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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Love trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
#SUB#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Love has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnett slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Love is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Love trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Barnett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Love manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnett has Love in his guard.#REVB#
Barnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Love.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Barnett has an active guard here but Love has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Love is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Love wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Love prevents Barnett from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnett managing to control the position.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Love passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnett gets back to half guard.
Barnett trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Love is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Love has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Love wants to take a breather but Barnett is having none of it.
Love is nestled in close to Barnett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Love is controlling well.
Barnett is pressing down on Love's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Love postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnett is controlling Love's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Love dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Love defending well as Barnett loads up on a big left hand.
Barnett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Love moves away from the strike by Barnett. #TD#
Barnett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Love is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnett trying to control but Love is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Love can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Barnett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Love is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Love has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Barnett has an active guard here but Love has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Love is working away from the top position though.
Love missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Love sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Love 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.
#T2#
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.
Barnett is controlling Love's trapped leg to prevent Love from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Love is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnett defends it well.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Love is controlling well.
#T3#
Barnett is controlling Love's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Love throwing shots but Barnett is blocking nicely.
Barnett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Love pulls his head out easily.
Barnett is concentrating on defense, preventing Love from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Barnett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Barnett has gone for a leg lock! Love slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnett's guard.#REVB#
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett keeping full guard, as Love tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trevor Love will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Love.
Barnett stuffs the takedown attempt from Love. Love gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Love is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnett's half guard.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Love is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Barnett controlling the position well.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Love sits in half guard.
Barnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Love on the ground.#SUB2#
Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Love.
Love takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Love has control of the leg.
Love seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Warmaster Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnett tries to roll over but Love keeps him under control.
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barnett continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Love is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Love moves into full guard.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Love is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Love gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Barnett working for a triangle but Love defends it easily.
#SUB#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Love defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett wants to hit a sweep here but Love passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnett there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Love comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Love winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Love!
Trevor Love thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 19: Alderidge vs Niaz
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Love avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Love was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tannenbaum throws a push kick but Love slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Tannenbaum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Love throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tannenbaum uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Love is trying to improve his position.
Love taking a bit of punishment here - Tannenbaum scoring with strikes.
Tannenbaum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Love is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum scoring with punches and elbows.
Tannenbaum lands an elbow.
Tannenbaum is looking to take a break and control but Love is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Tannenbaum are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Love is letting Tannenbaum control him for a moment.
Tannenbaum working the ground and pound.
Tannenbaum scores with a couple of short elbows.
Love tries to buck Tannenbaum off but Tannenbaum is having none of it.
Love taking punishment in the form of punches.
Love is not content to let Tannenbaum control the position.
Tannenbaum creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Love sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tannenbaum tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Tannenbaum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Love down.
Love is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Love can do anything to dispel that myth.
Love is still trying to improve position.
Tannenbaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Love keeps working.
Love taking a bit of punishment here - Tannenbaum scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Tannenbaum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tannenbaum 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.#SUB#
Tannenbaum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Love knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Tannenbaum connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Love some visible discomfort.
Love takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here as Tannenbaum stalls from top position.
Check out the look on Tannenbaum's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've been hearing good reports from Tannenbaum's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Love is trying to improve his position.
Tannenbaum is working Love over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tannenbaum working the ground and pound.#T4#
Tannenbaum is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tannenbaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Love keeps working.
Love tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tannenbaum easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Tannenbaum working for a guillotine from mount but Love is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tannenbaum looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tannenbaum controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Tannenbaum 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#
Tannenbaum lands a nice looking body kick.
Love moves in looking to clinch but Tannenbaum pushes him off.
Love tries to clinch but Tannenbaum moves out of range. #TD2#
Love closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Love working away.
Tannenbaum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tannenbaum moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Tannenbaum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Love defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love wants to control from the top but Tannenbaum keeps moving. #T1#
Tannenbaum trying to keep a closed guard but Love is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Tannenbaum working for a triangle but Love defends it easily.
Love must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tannenbaum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Love is aware though and is defending well.
Tannenbaum working a defensive guard here.
Tannenbaum throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Love trying to control but Tannenbaum is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trevor Love is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Tannenbaum misses.
Tannenbaum sets himself, and Love steps forward looking for the clinch! Tannenbaum avoids it this time.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tannenbaum misses with an uppercut.
Love changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tannenbaum is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tannenbaum. #CL#
Tannenbaum darts in and clinches Love up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tannenbaum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tannenbaum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Love's elbow. #TD2#
Love gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tannenbaum regains guard.
Tannenbaum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Love is trying to keep Tannenbaum in close.
Tannenbaum controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tannenbaum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tannenbaum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Love's head.
Love keeping moving, preventing Tannenbaum from controlling successfully.
Love is striking but Tannenbaum is not phased and passes to half guard.
Tannenbaum passes to full mount! #T4#
Love is trying to escape the mount.
Tannenbaum lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Love hang on?#CUT#It looks like Trevor Love has been cut.
Love is breathing heavily.
Tannenbaum scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Tannenbaum.#CUT#That has opened up Trevor Love's cut even more.
Tannenbaum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Love can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#Love is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Trevor Love's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trevor Love's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Klaus Tannenbaum!
Klaus Tannenbaum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Trevor Love stepped up to the mic, saying 'I almost had him, I'll work on my game, and next time I will be better then ever.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Love takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Schmoe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Schmoe there. #SUB#
Love looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schmoe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schmoe prevents Love from improving his position.#SUB#
Love actively working from the bottom here.
Schmoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmoe is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Love looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Love regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schmoe.
Schmoe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Schmoe throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Love's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Love is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmoe defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Love might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Love looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schmoe working some strikes from top position.
Schmoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Love is retaining full guard.
Schmoe preventing the sweep.
Schmoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Love has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schmoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Love looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schmoe cracks Love with a solid left hand.
Love looking to control.
Schmoe landing with the ground and pound.
Love on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Love tries to get out of the position.
Schmoe with a nice head shot there.
Schmoe wants to pass the guard but Love is keeping the position.
Love lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schmoe keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully. #T3#
Schmoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Love is looking to pass into half guard but Schmoe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schmoe is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Love is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmoe defends well.#SUB#
Love is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Love is trying to keep Schmoe in close.
Love has a closed guard, preventing Schmoe from standing up.
Schmoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Love knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schmoe on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Love has an active guard here but Schmoe has managed to pass into half guard.
Love tries to get to full guard but Schmoe has control of the leg.
Love is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Love trying to control from the bottom.
Love taking some punishment here, with Schmoe in his half guard.
Schmoe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rakin Schmoe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Schmoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Love paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Love gets a double leg takedown into Schmoe's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Schmoe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Schmoe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Love regains guard.
Schmoe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Love is trying to keep Schmoe in close.
Schmoe lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schmoe wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving. #SUB#
Schmoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Love has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schmoe has managed to get both his arms back between Love's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Love is looking for a triangle but Schmoe pushes his legs off easily.
Schmoe connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Love looking for subs off his back but Schmoe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Schmoe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Love wants to improve his position but Schmoe is controlling well.
Love gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Love looking for a guillotine here but Schmoe defends easily.
Schmoe is in close to Love's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmoe works over Love with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Love is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Schmoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Love wants to pass the guard but Schmoe is keeping the position.#T3#
Schmoe keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
Love won't allow Schmoe to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmoe is breathing heavily.
Love chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Love's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Schmoe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Love is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Schmoe.#SUB#
Love is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmoe has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Schmoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Love is looking to take a break and control but Schmoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Love is really struggling to control Schmoe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rakin Schmoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Schmoe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Love on his heels. He'll look to pass Love's guard now, I'm sure.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Schmoe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Schmoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Love working a defensive guard here.
Love manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmoe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Schmoe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Love presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Schmoe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Love trying to hold on to Schmoe's head to control him but Schmoe postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Love is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schmoe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Love looking for submissions off his back.
Schmoe working over Love with some ground and pound. Love looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Love has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmoe is working away from the top position though.
Love works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Schmoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Love has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schmoe has managed to get both his arms back between Love's legs - danger averted.#T2#
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.
Schmoe with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Love is looking for a triangle but Schmoe pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Love manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmoe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Schmoe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Love passes into half guard.
Schmoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Love scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3##SUB#
Love seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Schmoe has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Love is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Love wants to control from the top but Schmoe keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Love got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schmoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Love has managed to get both his arms back between Schmoe's legs - danger averted.
Love slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rakin Schmoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schmoe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakin Schmoe!
Rakin Schmoe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Trevor Love had this to say: 'I almost had him, I'll work on my game, and next time I will be better then ever.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Love throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schmoe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Love is in Schmoe's guard.
Love not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Love stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Schmoe wants to clinch but Love slips to the side#TD2#
and Love counters with a single leg into guard. Schmoe didn't expect that.
Schmoe is trying to control the position but Love postures up.
Schmoe wants to stand but Love is controlling the position.
Love trying to control but Schmoe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmoe is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Love won't allow Schmoe to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Love accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Love controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Schmoe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Love to the ground. Schmoe is now in Love's guard.
Love tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schmoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Love is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Love working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schmoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schmoe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Love has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Love is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Love bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schmoe's guard. #REVB#
Love passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Love is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schmoe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Love is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schmoe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Schmoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Love wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schmoe is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Love has hold of Schmoe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Schmoe seems comfortable defending it but Love has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Schmoe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Schmoe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Love couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trevor Love!
Trevor Love thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rakin Schmoe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost. It’s fine. Losing gives you a chance to learn from your mistakes. I’ve fought plenty of warriors that have done enough to beat me, lost my rematch with The Axe, lost to the Uggy Boogy dude. But I promise, I will turn it up in the coming time. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Love looks for a takedown but Hoss sprawls well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Love tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Love tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Love wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Love breaks the clinch.
Love moves out of range as Hoss throws a body kick.
Hoss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Love looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoss!
Hoss is trying to buck Love off.#T1##SUB#
Love goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hoss rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Love's guard! Nice work there by Hoss! #SUB#
Love looking for a guillotine here but Hoss defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Love's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hoss wants to get up but he can't break Love's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Hoss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Love, up you get!
Hoss misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Love counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Love connects with a nice short shot to Hoss's temple.
Love knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoss on the ground.
Hoss wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Love thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoss is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Love throws a series of punches but Hoss avoids them all with ease.
Love misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Love is breathing heavily.
Hoss throws a series of punches but Love avoids them all with ease.
Hoss throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Love counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Love won't allow Hoss to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoss wants to clinch.
Hoss wants to clinch#TD#
and Love counters with a takedown into side control.
Hoss is looking to get back to his feet here but Love is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hoss's back.
Hoss is trying to get back to his feet but Love has full control of the position and if anything, Hoss has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Love dominated that round.
That's time! Love's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Love forces Hoss back against the cage and clinches.
Love works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoss is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position.
Hoss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Love.
#TD#
Love has Hoss pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Love pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hoss tumbling to the mat - Love dives into Hoss's guard.
Love stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love won't allow Hoss to get back to his feet.
Love might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Love postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Hoss wants to stand and escape but Love is having none of it.
Hoss is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Love dives into side control.
#SUB#
Love is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Love wants to take a breather but Hoss manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Love.
Hoss is looking to stand up but Love isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Love working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Love prevents Hoss from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Love manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hoss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Love to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hoss is breathing heavily.
Hoss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Love is controlling him. #T3#
Love trying to control but Hoss is working from the bottom.
Love stops Hoss from standing up.
Hoss keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
Hoss wants to stand but Love is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Hoss wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Love looking to score a takedown here. Hoss is defending well but Love drives through and ends up in Hoss's guard.
Hoss has his feet on Love's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Hoss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Love to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Love throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trevor Love will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoss looks to land a combination but Love avoids it well.
Hoss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Love counters by clinching up.
Love tries for a takedown but Hoss manages to get underhooks.
Hoss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Love pressing his opponent against the cage.
Love goes for a takedown attempt but Hoss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Love manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hoss drives through and clinches with Love against the cage.
Love lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoss working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Love is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Love keeps control of Hoss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Love changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Love is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Love fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoss tries a head kick but it misses.
Love avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Love manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hoss has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Love wants a takedown.
Hoss can't break the clinch.
Hoss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoss tries to break the clinch but Love is controlling the position.
Hoss can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Love shoots in and drives through. Hoss sprawls well.
Hoss tried to score with a low kick but Love checks it.
A head kick misses from Hoss.
Hoss walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Love checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hoss throws a series of punches but Love avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Hoss.
Big Hoss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Love ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Love is looking to counter the offense by Hoss and move into the clinch.
Love shoots in but Hoss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Big Hoss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Love takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoss throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hoss clinches.
Hoss is trying to push Love away but Love has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Love is trying to pull guard but Hoss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoss is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoss. #T4#
Love has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoss is trying to break the clinch but Love is controlling him.
A short left from Hoss.
Hoss is trying to break free.
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoss lands a nice elbow.
Big Hoss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoss lands a left hand.
Hoss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Love.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoss lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoss tries to circle away but Love has him pinned against the cage.
Trevor Love is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoss has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
Hoss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Love avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Hoss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Love 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Love!
After winning the bout, Trevor Love thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Love fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Love rushes Omelchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Omelchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Love gets an underhook and turns Omelchenko into the cage.#TD2#
Love has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Omelchenko is trying to keep an underhook but Love manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Love seems content to control.#SUB2#
Omelchenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Love.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omelchenko is not content to let Love control the position.#T1#
Omelchenko is looking to escape.
Omelchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Love.
Omelchenko tries to roll over but Love keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Love seems to be working for a kimura but Omelchenko defends the submission attempt.
Love is looking to take a break and control but Omelchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Omelchenko trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Love is looking for a kimura but Omelchenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Love to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Love is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Omelchenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Love prevents Omelchenko from improving his position.
Love thows a huge punch but Omelchenko dodges it nicely.
#T3##SUB2#
Love is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Omelchenko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Love has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Love prevents Omelchenko from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Omelchenko is controlling Love's trapped leg to prevent Love from advancing to side control.
Omelchenko trying to control but Love postures up.
Omelchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omelchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Love dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Omelchenko throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Love gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Love tries to score a body lock takedown but Omelchenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Love effectively controlling the action here.
Love has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omelchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omelchenko prevents a body shot from Love. #BC2#
Love breaks from the clinch.
Omelchenko staying out of range there.#T1#
Omelchenko looks to land a left hand but Love moved out of range nicely.
Trevor Love is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Love moves into the clinch successfully.
Love drops down looking for an ankle pick but Omelchenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Artur Omelchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Love.
Love shoots and misses
and Omelchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Love staying out of range there.
Love takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Trevor Love has been cut.
Omelchenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Love should have avoided that one.
Omelchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Omelchenko gets tackled into the cage by Love. Love maintains the clinch.
Love is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Omelchenko has Love pushed against the cage.#T2#
Omelchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Omelchenko stops a takedown attempt from Love.
#TD2#
Love pulls guard effortlessly.
Omelchenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Love looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Omelchenko is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Omelchenko continues to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Omelchenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Love throws a hook to the side of Omelchenko's head but Omelchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omelchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Love.
Artur Omelchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Love fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Omelchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Love's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Omelchenko looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Love dives in for a single leg takedown but Omelchenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Omelchenko throws out a powerful jab.
Love drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Omelchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Love gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Omelchenko is trying to stall.
Omelchenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omelchenko is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position.
Love tries to pull guard but Omelchenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Love drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Love drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Artur Omelchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Love.
Love keeps control of Omelchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
Love jumps guard but Omelchenko stands there with Love around his waist. Love gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Omelchenko looking to stall.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Love wants a takedown.
Love takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Omelchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Omelchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Love scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Omelchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Omelchenko is trying to stand back up but Love is controlling him
#SUB2#
Love is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Omelchenko defends it well. #T3#
Omelchenko tries to get to full guard but Love has control of the leg.
Omelchenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omelchenko.
Love tries to free his leg and advance position but Omelchenko is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Love drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Love jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Omelchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Omelchenko, not yet.
Love trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Omelchenko. Beautiful body shot.
Omelchenko scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Omelchenko - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Omelchenko as Love shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omelchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Omelchenko looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Love with the counter takedown but Omelchenko avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Omelchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Omelchenko 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Omelchenko!
Trevor Love spoke after the fight, saying 'I almost had him, I'll work on my game, and next time I will be better then ever.'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 14 - MURPHY VS DRACULA
Date: Feb 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Peterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Love looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL#
Love moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Peterson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Peterson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Love dives into side control.
Peterson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
I wouldn't like to be where Peterson is right now.
Peterson sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Peterson keeps trying to improve his position.
Love might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peterson is looking to stand up but Love isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Peterson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Love frees his head nicely. Oh but Peterson has switched to an armbar! Love is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Peterson!
Trevor Love was interviewed post fight and said 'I almost had him, I'll work on my game, and next time I will be better then ever.'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 4 - ERUPT
Date: Dec 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Alexyev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alexyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Love swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexyev throws a head kick but Love moves out of range.
Alexyev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Love fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alexyev to the ground. Love is now in Alexyev's guard.
Love wants to control from the top but Alexyev keeps moving. #ES#
Alexyev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Love is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Love is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexyev wants to break free but Love has control.
Love avoiding damage.
#T1#
Alexyev tries to break the clinch but Love is controlling the position.
Alexyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alexyev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexyev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Love's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Love misses with a body shot.
Love looks winded!#CL2#
Love rushes Alexyev and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Love's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexyev swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Love rushes Alexyev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexyev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alexyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Love has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Alexyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexyev is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
Alexyev throws a right hand that Love ducks under and follows up with a left that Love also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexyev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Love has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Love and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3##TD2#
Love drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alexyev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Love is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexyev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Alexyev bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Alexyev lands with a hook. Love tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Love on the side of the head.
Love circles away from the clinch attempt
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Alexyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexyev misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alexyev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Alexyev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Alexyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Love looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Love feints and as Alexyev raises his hands in defense, Love changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Alexyev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alexyev prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexyev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexyev is trying to break the clinch but Love has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Alexyev.
Alexyev throws a right and a left that Love avoids nicely.
Love is breathing heavily.
Alexyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Love cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Love shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexyev sprawls well. Alexyev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Love gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexyev throws the left hand but Love avoids the punch easily.
Love swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexyev.
Alexyev misses with a double jab.
Alexyev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Love moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexyev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilya Alexyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Love tries for a takedown but Alexyev circles away easily
and Alexyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ilya Alexyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Love.
Alexyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Love has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alexyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Alexyev misses its intended target.
Ilya Alexyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Love was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexyev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Love closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alexyev quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Love is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexyev defends it well.
Love trying to pass the guard but Alexyev defending well. #T3#
Alexyev wants to get back to his feet.
Alexyev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Love landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES#
Alexyev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Love is on him like a limpet, forcing Alexyev back against the cage.#BC2#
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexyev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alexyev tries a low kick but Love avoids it.#T4##CL#
Alexyev closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Love to work.
Alexyev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Love has Alexyev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexyev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Love tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexyev smiles and moves away.
Love blocks a jab.
Alexyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Love can do to turn this around?
Alexyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexyev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Love looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Alexyev dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Alexyev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Love shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Love stops Alexyev from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Love wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexyev keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Love clinches.
Love drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexyev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexyev is trying to break free.
Alexyev tries to circle away but Love has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexyev is trying to break the clinch but Love is controlling him.#TD2#
Love wants the takedown. Alexyev is fighting it off but Love persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alexyev's guard against the cage.
Alexyev is looking to stand up but Love isn't so interested in that idea.
Ilya Alexyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Love really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexyev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Alexyev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Love is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Alexyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexyev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ilya Alexyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Love.
Alexyev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexyev is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position.
Alexyev working hard to break the clinch.
Alexyev letting Love take a breather here.
Love has Alexyev pressed against the cage, preventing Alexyev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#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.
Love prevents Alexyev from breaking the clinch.
Alexyev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Love.
Love is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trevor Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilya Alexyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexyev tries to break free but Love pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ilya Alexyev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexyev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Alexyev!
A less than humble Ilya Alexyev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Trevor Love had this to say: 'I almost had him, I'll work on my game, and next time I will be better then ever.'. |
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