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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Popov shoots for a double leg takedown but Batista sprawls well. He's pushed Popov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batista will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Popov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batista shoots in but no luck this time.
Popov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Batista looks winded!
Popov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Popov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Batista eats them both and turns towards Popov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Batista fails with the takedown#CL#
and Popov moves into the clinch.
Oleg Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Batista.#BC#
Popov breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Batista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batista wants it to stay on the feet.
Popov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batista sprawls well. Batista wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Popov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Popov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista wants to clinch.
Popov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Popov shows good takedown defense.
Popov darts in looking for a takedown but Batista gets double underhooks and turns Popov into the cage.
Batista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Popov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Batista leaves Popov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Popov rushes Batista and presses him up against the cage.
Batista keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Popov's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Batista's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batista.
Batista has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL#
Batista gets tackled into the cage by Popov. Popov maintains the clinch.
Popov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batista pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popov fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Popov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Batista fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Popov is out of range.
Batista wants to clinch up but Popov keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Batista tries to keep at a distance but Popov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Batista breaks from the clinch.
Batista is looking to clinch.
Popov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Popov fails with the takedown.#T4##CL#
Popov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popov gets underhooks to prevent Batista's takedown attempt.
Popov wants to break free but Batista has control.
#BC#
Popov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Popov moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov is trying to push Batista away but Batista has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Popov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batista has him pressed against the cage.
Popov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Batista fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Popov moves into the clinch.
Batista tries to break free but Popov pushes him back against the cage.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batista keeps control of Popov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Popov has Batista pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Batista manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Popov jumps guard and drags Batista to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Popov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov pulls Batista in close to prevent any damage.
Batista has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Popov is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Popov has his foot on Batista's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Batista works his way back into a safe position though.
Popov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Popov working for a triangle but Batista defends it easily.
Batista tries to stand but Popov is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Popov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Popov clinches with his opponent.
Popov tries to circle away but Batista has him pinned against the cage.
Batista stalling against the cage.
Popov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Batista up against the cage.#TD#
Popov manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Popov keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Popov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Batista trying to control but Popov is working from the bottom.
Popov is pulling down on Batista's head. It's preventing any offense from Batista, at least for the moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Popov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Popov pulls Batista in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Batista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Popov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Batista keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batista wants to control but Popov is keeping busy.
Popov works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Popov looks for a takedown but Batista sprawls well.#CL#
Popov pushes Batista up against the cage in a clinch.
Batista is working for takedown but Popov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Popov working hard to break the clinch.
Batista tries to throw a body punch but Popov avoids it by throwing Batista back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista tries to pull guard but Popov won't allow it.
Popov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Popov is looking for a takedown.
Popov tries to pull guard but Batista holds him up against the cage and eventually Popov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Popov prevents Batista from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Popov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Batista uses from the top position. #ES#
Popov kicks Batista off and gets to his feet.
Popov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Popov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batista tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Batista pushes Popov up against the cage in a clinch.
Batista is leaning against Popov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Batista leaning against his opponent.
Popov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popov wants to take the fight to the mat but Batista manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Batista tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Popov smiles and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popov tries a knee to the head but Batista blocks it.
Popov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##TD#
Popov drags the fight down to the ground.
Batista works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Popov is trying to stand.
Popov is trying to maintain the position but Batista is very close to passing his half guard.
Batista throws a strike but Popov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Batista advances position into side control!
Batista trying to control the action but Popov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Popov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Batista's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Popov is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Popov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Popov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Popov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Morales looks to land a right hand but Popov moved out of range.
Morales misses with a hook.
It looked like Popov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Popov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Popov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popov shoots for a takedown but Morales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popov.
Morales misses with an uppercut
and Popov counters with a one-two to the body.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popov.
Popov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Popov moved out of range nicely.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Popov slips the punch.
Morales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morales avoids it.
Morales throws a series of punches but Popov moves out of range.
Morales swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morales stalks Popov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popov's face. Popov staggers backwards, shaken.
Morales looks winded!#T1#
Popov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Popov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Popov shoots in but Morales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Popov tries to work over Morales's front leg with a kick but Morales checks it. #CL#
Popov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Popov jumps guard and drags Morales to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Morales gets to his feet. Popov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Popov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morales.
Morales smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morales keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popov. #T2#
Popov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales throws a right and a left that Popov avoids nicely.
Morales throws a combination that misses
and Popov counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales swinging wildly here.
Popov lands an overhand right.
Popov shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Popov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Popov looks for a takedown but Morales sprawls well.
Morales feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Popovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Morales scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Popov is rocked!
Morales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Popov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Morales as Popov shoots in.
It seemed like Morales was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Morales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Popov doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Popov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morales lands with a nice combination. Popov backs away looking to recover.
Morales looks to land a combination but Popov avoids it well.
Popov shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
Morales thuds a left hand into Popov's body.
Morales checks a low kick from Popov.
Eleazar Munoz Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morales keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morales falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Popov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Popov. #T4#
Popov effectively controlling the action here.
Popov seems to have got his legs back now.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Popov manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Morales gets to his feet - Popov follows without any prompting.
Popov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Popov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Popov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Morales scores with the left hand. Popov knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Popov has closed the distance and engaged Morales in a clinch.
Morales wants to break free but Popov has control.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morales's efforts to push away.
Morales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eleazar Munoz Morales dominated that round.
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.
#R2##CL#
Popov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Popov manages to break the clinch.
Morales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Popov counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Popov has managed to clinch.
Popov jumps guard but Morales stands there with Popov around his waist. Popov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Popov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales is pressed up against the cage. Popov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morales down to the mat. Morales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morales throws a series of punches but Popov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Morales does no damage.
Eleazar Munoz Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Popov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Morales is pressed up against the cage. Popov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morales down to the mat. Morales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Popov ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Popov drives through and clinches with Morales against the cage.
Popov misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Popov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Morales stands up from Popov's guard - Morales perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Popov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morales throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
Morales throws a right hand that Popov ducks under and follows up with a left that Popov also avoids with ease.#CL#
Popov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales catches Popov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eleazar Munoz Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Popov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.#CL#
Popov moves into the clinch successfully.
Popov has Morales pressed against the cage, preventing Morales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
Morales tries to break the clinch but Popov is controlling the position.
Popov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Popov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Popov wants to take the fight to the mat but Morales manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Popov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morales is looking to break free of the clinch but Popov has double underhooks. #T3#
Morales working hard to break the clinch.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morales's efforts to push away.#TD#
Popov manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Morales gets to his feet - Popov follows without any prompting.
Morales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oleg Popov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales throws a nice looking combination but Popov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Popov takes the fight into the clinch.
Morales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Popov has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Popov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Popov pushes Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Morales manages to break the clinch.
Morales lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Popov clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Popov drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Popov is working an open guard so Morales takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morales works the jab nicely.
Popov misses with a low kick.
Popov slips under a jab from Morales.
Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing.
Popov shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Popov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morales misses with a wild combination.
Popov shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Oleg Popov will probably get the nod.
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#
Popov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morales swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Popov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Popov keeps control of Morales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morales wants to break free but Popov has control.
#BC2#
Morales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Popov.
No luck for Popov with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morales misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morales defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Morales throws a right hand that Popov ducks under and follows up with a left that Popov also avoids with ease.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Popov pushes Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
Oleg Popov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popov lands a nice shot to the body.
Popov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morales is defending well for now.#TD#
Popov successfully pulls guard.
Morales stops Popov from standing up.
Popov 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.#T2#
Morales is looking to stand up but Popov won't let him.
Morales won't allow Popov to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Popov looking for a guillotine here but Morales defends easily.
#SU2#
Morales decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morales misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Popov clinches up with Morales and pushes him back against the cage.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morales wants to break free but Popov has control.
Popov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Popov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morales up against the cage.#T3#
Popov is trying to pull guard but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Popov prevents Morales from breaking the clinch.
Popov lands a right hand. #BC2#
Morales manages to break the clinch.
Morales misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Popov moves into the clinch.
Popov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morales avoids it.#BC#
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales lands a jab.#CL#
Popov closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Morales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Popov keeps control of Morales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morales is trying to break free.
Popov has Morales pressed against the cage, preventing Morales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Popov manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing.
Popov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morales but Morales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morales tries to bum rush Popov with a series of wild strikes but Popov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morales swings widly with a right hand
and Popov counters with a three punch combo that has Morales backing up. Morales nods at Popov to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Popov slips under a jab from Morales.
Morales throws a body punch but Popov moves out of range.
Morales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Popov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Popov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eleazar Munoz Morales.
I think Morales 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eleazar Munoz Morales!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Johansson slaps away a takedown attempt from Popov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johansson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Popov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Popov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Popov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it.
Benedict Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Popov.
Popov working hard to break the clinch.
Popov is trying to push Johansson away but Johansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Popov pulls guard. #SUB2#
Popov is looking for a triangle but Johansson pushes his legs off easily.
Johansson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##ES2#
Popov pushes Johansson off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popov is looking for the big counter here.
Popov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Popov ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Popov has managed to clinch.
Popov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johansson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Popov.
Popov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansson avoids it.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Johansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Popov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johansson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Popov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johansson is aware though and is defending well.
Popov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johansson's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Popov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Popov clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popov tries to break free but Johansson pushes him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Popov jumps guard and drags Johansson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Popov is adopting a defensive guard.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Popov keeps moving.
Popov seems keen to control Johansson's posture.
Johansson trying to control but Popov is working from the bottom.
Popov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johansson preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Popov has Johansson pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Popov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johansson as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johansson leaves Popov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Popov clinches up with Johansson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Popov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Popov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Popov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Popov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Popov. #TD2#
Popov pulls guard.
Johansson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##ES2#
Popov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johansson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Johansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popov after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Popov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johansson can't fight it off and eventually Popov manages to take the fight to the floor. Johansson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Popov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popov forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Popov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Popov moves into full mount! Johansson won't be happy about that!
Popov controlling from the full mount.
Popov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johansson because Popov loaded up on that one. #T3#
Popov controlling his opponent.
Popov with shots to the head and body - Johansson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Popov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Popov punching from mount but Johansson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Popov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johansson is on top in guard.
Popov 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Popov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johansson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Popov moves into the clinch.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Popov holds him up against the cage and eventually Johansson drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Popov.
Popov wants to break free but Johansson has control.
Johansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Popov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Popov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popov is trying to force a seperation but Johansson has the dominant position.
Popov is looking to break free of the clinch but Johansson has double underhooks.
Popov is trying to break the clinch but Johansson is controlling him.#T1#
Popov looking for a takedown.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson jumps guard but Popov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Popov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Popov digs a right hand underneath Johansson's ribcage. Johansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Popov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Popov tries to score a body lock takedown but Johansson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Popov pushes Johansson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popov can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Popov jumps into guard, dragging Johansson to the mat.
Johansson is fighting to break Popov's control of his arms but Popov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Popov looking for a sweep. Not yet Popov, not yet.
Popov has Johansson pulled in close to control his posture.
Popov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Popov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Popov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##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.
Johansson can't keep his opponent in guard - Popov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Popov works his way into full mount!
Popov controlling from the full mount.
Benedict Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Popov 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Popov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Popov 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Popov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
McCullough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popov. #CL2#
McCullough tries to keep at a distance but Popov has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCullough tries to break free but Popov pushes him back against the cage.
Popov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Popov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Popov stalling in the clinch.
Popov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McCullough is pressed up against the cage. Popov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCullough down to the mat. McCullough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Popov moves into the clinch successfully.
McCullough tries to break free but Popov pushes him back against the cage.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullough wants to break free but Popov has control.
McCullough tries to break the clinch but Popov is controlling the position.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
McCullough prevents the takedown attempt.
Russell McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Popov.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCullough's efforts to push away.
McCullough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
McCullough wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Popov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from McCullough. Those never looked like landing.
McCullough misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Popov has McCullough up against the cage in a clinch.
McCullough wants to break free but Popov has control.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCullough looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCullough gets underhooks to prevent Popov's takedown attempt.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Popov is controlling him.
McCullough prevents the takedown attempt.
Popov stalling the fight.
Popov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCullough avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCullough is trying to break free.
Popov prevents McCullough from breaking the clinch.
Popov is trying to drag McCullough to the mat but McCullough just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Popov is working for takedown but McCullough is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCullough tries to bum rush Popov with a series of wild strikes but Popov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
McCullough falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Popov moves into the clinch.
Popov keeps control of McCullough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCullough tries to bum rush Popov with a series of wild strikes but Popov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCullough is fending him off so far but Popov persists. Nope, McCullough circles away and we're back to standing.
Popov blocks a head kick by McCullough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough lands a glancing blow to the side of Popov's head.
BOOM! McCullough lands a beautiful left hook that drops Popov. Popov tries to recover but McCullough is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Popov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell McCullough!
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