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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Klimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ligambi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ligambi swats away the attempt to clinch by Klimov.
Klimov lands with a hook. Ligambi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klimov tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Ligambi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Klimov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Klimov is looking to take a break and control but Ligambi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ligambi is trying to stand.
Ligambi tries to roll over but Klimov keeps him under control.#T1#
Ligambi trying to control but Klimov postures up.
Klimov prevents Ligambi from improving his position.#SUB#
Klimov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ligambi is trying to stand up here but Klimov is controlling him well.
Ligambi is trying to get back to full guard.
Klimov wants to take a breather but Ligambi is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klimov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Ligambi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Klimov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Klimov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ligambi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klimov taking a breather.
Klimov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Klimov wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Klimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##TD2#
Ligambi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klimov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ligambi is in Klimov's guard.
Ligambi is working Klimov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klimov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ligambi wants to stand but Klimov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Klimov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ligambi controls the pace.
Ligambi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klimov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ligambi wants to stand but Klimov is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Ligambi 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Klimov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Klimov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ligambi pinned against the cage. Ligambi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ligambi. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ligambi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klimov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ligambi sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bagdan Klimov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Klimov looks for a takedown but Ligambi sprawls well.#TD2#
Ligambi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Klimov on his heels. He'll look to pass Klimov's guard now, I'm sure.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ligambi manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Klimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ligambi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ligambi tries to stand and escape but Klimov is controlling the position. #T1#
Ligambi not doing much here.
Ligambi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ligambi wants to free his trapped foot but Klimov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Ligambi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ligambi wants to pass the guard but Klimov is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ligambi controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Ligambi there.
Ligambi drops an elbow to the side of Klimov's head.
Klimov tries to get to full guard but Ligambi has control of the leg.
Ligambi not doing much here.
#T3#
Klimov is looking for a sweep. Ligambi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Ligambi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ligambi pushes Klimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Klimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ligambi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Klimov wants to stall.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Klimov gets control of Ligambi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Klimov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Klimov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ligambi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Klimov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ligambi is pulling down on Klimov's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klimov stops Ligambi from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Ligambi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Ligambi misses its intended target. #TD2#
Ligambi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Klimov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ligambi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ligambi is in close to Klimov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ligambi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klimov striking off his back but it's not causing Ligambi any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ligambi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klimov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Klimov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Ligambi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Ligambi as Klimov shoots in.#TD2#
Ligambi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ligambi wants to stand up but Klimov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Klimov tries to get to full guard but Ligambi has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Ligambi. #T2#
Klimov is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Ligambi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ligambi lands strikes from half guard.
Ligambi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Klimov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ligambi.
#SUB2#
Ligambi wants to work for an arm triangle but Klimov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Klimov has hold of Ligambi's hands but Ligambi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Klimov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ligambi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ligambi stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Klimov wants to control but Ligambi is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ligambi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klimov is just riding it out for now. Ligambi eventually gives up the hold.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ligambi slips a nice elbow through Klimov's hands, connecting with Klimov's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Ligambi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ligambi 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Ligambi!
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Event:
DUEL#76 Ibaka vs Sennin
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
David connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.
David rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for David!
David tries to get back to half guard but can't.
David is not content to let Bishop control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop advances nicely into full mount.
Bishop trying to control but David is having none of it. #T1#
David tries to hold on but Bishop postures up.
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as David is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bishop has hold of David's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and David manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
David gets back to half guard.
Bishop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
David wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
David kicks Bishop off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
David shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bishop is trying to defend but David finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Bishop has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but David is on him like a limpet, forcing Bishop back against the cage.
David landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables David to keep the fight standing.
Bishop looks winded!
David manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bishop tries to break free but David pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Bishop is struggling to control the position.
Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Derek David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Bishop.
David taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but David turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by David as Bishop tries to tie him up.
David tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bishop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop tries to score a body lock takedown but David shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bishop stalling in the clinch but David improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derek David will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for David!
David is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop working away.
David is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
David is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
David is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can David avoid being mounted?
Bishop is trying to control. David wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
David keeping hold of Bishop's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by David.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
David with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. David tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag David to the ground. David escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but David persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
David scores with a jab to the head.
David sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
David connects with a jab.
David steps in with a hook that catches Bishop right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! David follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bishop looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek David!
Wayne Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you rival for a good fight, of course it's a pity that I lost, but I will win next time'.
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Event:
RBB 18: Steve vs Dodd
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Tessier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butorin tries to close the distance and clinch but Tessier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butorin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTessier.#CL#
Tessier gets tackled into the cage by Butorin. Butorin maintains the clinch.
Tessier just leaning against Butorin, taking a breather.
Tessier misses with an elbow over the top.
Tessier being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Butorin manages to break the clinch.
Tessier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tessier misses with a series of wild punches.
Tessier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butorin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tessier is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Butorin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tessier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butorin throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Tessier.
Butorin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Butorin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tessier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Butorin is in Tessier's guard.
Butorin wants to control from the top but Tessier keeps moving.
Butorin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Butorin trying to control but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Butorin won't allow Tessier to get back to his feet.
Butorin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tessier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Butorin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tessier is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
A left and a right from Tessier both land. Nice combination.
Butorin tries to clinch there but Tessier circles away.
Butorin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tessier defends well and Butorin ends up having to push Tessier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butorin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tessier pinned against the cage. Tessier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tessier works over Butorin's head and body with a nice combination.
Butorin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Butorin is rocked!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tessier has knocked Butorin down with a huge combo! Tessier steps away and waves a wobbly Butorin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Butorin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Butorin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tessier tries to bum rush Butorin with a series of wild strikes but Butorin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butorin throwing a counter right hand but Tessier manages to avoid it.
Tessier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butorin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tessier.
Tessier connects with a stiff jab that staggers Butorin - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicholas Tessier!
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Event:
RBB Fresh Blood
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Garda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butorin wants to counter with a clinch but Garda pushes him away.
Garda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Butorin closes the distance and clinches.
Garda tries to pull guard but Butorin won't allow it.
A short left from Butorin.
Garda jumps guard but Butorin stands there with Garda around his waist. Garda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garda tries to pull guard but Butorin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Garda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garda is trying to pull guard but Butorin has him pressed against the cage.
Butorin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Butorin successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Butorin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butorin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Garda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Butorin trying to control the position.
#T1#
Garda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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Garda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Garda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Garda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Butorin wants to control but Garda postures up.#T2##SUB#
Garda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Butorin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garda blocks the strikes from Butorin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butorin is pushing Garda's head away, looking to escape. Garda manages to hold on to the position though.
Butorin sneaks back into half guard.
Butorin wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Garda seems to be looking for submissions.
Butorin is trying to get back to full guard.
Butorin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Butorin.#SUB#
Garda drops back looking for a leg! Butorin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butorin manages to kick Garda off! Garda jumps back into Butorin's guard. #T3##SUB#
Garda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Butorin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Butorin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Butorin trying to control but Garda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Garda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Garda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butorin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Garda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Butorin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SUB#
Butorin is sitting in close to Garda's body. Garda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Butorin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Butorin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Garda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Garda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Wallace gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Butorin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wallace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Butorin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Butorin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wallace pulls Butorin in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace is looking to stand up but Butorin isn't so interested in that idea.
Wallace pulls Butorin in to control the position.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Butorin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Butorin prevents Wallace from getting back to his feet.
Wallace trying to control the position here.
Butorin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wallace is adopting a defensive guard.
Butorin wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace is pulling down on Butorin's head. It's preventing any offense from Butorin, at least for the moment.
Butorin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Butorin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Wallace clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Wallace pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butorin won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Wallace is looking to sweep but instead, Butorin has passed into half guard.
Butorin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Butorin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Butorin trying to control from half guard but Wallace is working away.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Butorin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butorin.
Butorin prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Wallace trying to hold on to Butorin's head to control him but Butorin postures up.
Butorin working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Butorin wants to take a breather but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace keeping hold of Butorin's head, controlling as best he can.
Wallace tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Butorin manages to move to mount!
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Butorin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wallace is surviving well by controlling Butorin's body position as best he can.
Wallace tries to lock up and control but Butorin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wallace is squirming around, avoiding Butorin's attempts to control the action.
Wallace is trying to escape the mount.
Butorin with shots to the head and body - Wallace looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Wallace has given up his back here.
Wallace tries to escape but Butorin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wallace wants to control his opponent's hands but Butorin gets his hands free.
Wallace trying to get back to his feet but Butorin is in full control for now.
Butorin wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.
Wallace tries to escape but Butorin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wallace is working hard here to advance position.
Butorin tries to get the hooks in deep but Wallace pushed the leg off.
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Butorin dominated that round.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Butorin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Butorin gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wallace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Wallace wants to control but Butorin postures up.
Wallace pushes Butorin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Butorin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Butorin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wallace tries to bench press Butorin off him but Butorin keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butorin throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Butorin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wallace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Butorin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working. #T1##SU2#
Butorin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Butorin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Wallace gets control of Butorin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wallace will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace pulls Butorin in close to prevent any damage.
Butorin connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace pulls Butorin in to control the position. #T2#
Butorin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Butorin stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Butorin's guard. #REVR#
Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Butorin has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.
Butorin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Wallace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Butorin, up you get!
Wallace throws a lazy head kick
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##TD2#
Butorin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wallace did well to prevent Butorin getting side control.#ES#
Wallace manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Butorin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Butorin is breathing heavily.
Butorin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Wallace to work.
Butorin lands a nice knee to the body. #TD#
Wallace manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wallace seems keen to control Butorin's posture.
Wallace 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.
Butorin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Butorin prevents Wallace from getting back to his feet. #T4##SU2#
Butorin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Butorin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Butorin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wallace regains guard.
#ES#
Wallace has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Butorin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Wallace shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butorin defending well though.
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 Van Wallace will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Butorin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallace trying to land knees to the body.
Butorin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Wallace ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wallace no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Butorin wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Butorin won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Butorin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Butorin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Butorin stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Butorin stops Wallace from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Butorin gets to his feet. Wallace looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wallace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ivan Butorin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Butorin looking to score a takedown here. Wallace is defending well but Butorin drives through and ends up in Wallace's guard.#ES#
Wallace manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#ROC2#
Wallace is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Butorin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Butorin prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Butorin moves nicely into side control.
Wallace tries to improve position but can't.
Butorin happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Butorin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wallace is not content to let Butorin control the position.
Wallace tries to bench press Butorin off him but Butorin keeps the position.
Wallace is trying to control Butorin's posture but Butorin avoids it.
Butorin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Wallace taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wallace is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Butorin stands up.
Butorin lands with a nice combination. Wallace backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butorin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Butorin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Butorin throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Butorin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Butorin stands up. #TD2#
Butorin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Butorin content to control rather than advance. #ES#
Wallace manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Butorin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Butorin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
Butorin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wallace, up you get! #T2#
Butorin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Butorin counters with a three punch combo that has Wallace backing up. Wallace nods at Butorin to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Butorin moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Butorin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butorin connects with a solid leg kick.
Butorin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Butorin.#TD2#
Butorin gets a double leg takedown into Wallace's guard.
Wallace pulls Butorin in close to his closed guard and prevents Butorin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Butorin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Butorin is in close to Wallace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butorin trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Butorin throws a big right hand that misses.
Butorin lands a couple of digs.
Ivan Butorin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butorin trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Butorin gets to his feet. Wallace looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Butorin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wallace bucks up and tries to throw Butorin off but instead Butorin has got his back!
Butorin keeps control of the position easily here as Wallace tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Butorin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wallace trying to control the hands but Butorin won't let him.
I really don't envy Wallace right now.
Butorin is riding his opponent, not letting Wallace buck him off.
Wallace trying to control the hands but Butorin won't let him.
Butorin has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Butorin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Butorin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Butorin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Butorin controlling well, preventing Wallace from escaping the position.
Wallace seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wallace is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Wallace is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wallace manages to reverse the position and now he's in Butorin's guard. Nice work there by Wallace.
Butorin wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Butorin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Butorin 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.
Butorin wants to stand but Wallace is controlling the position.
Wallace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Butorin is proving hard to escape from.
Wallace's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Wallace stands and steps away. Butorin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Butorin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Butorin 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Butorin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bishop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bishop trying to control the action but Nash is working from the bottom.
Nash gets back to half guard.
Nash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nash is holding on to half guard well.
Nash is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Nash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Bishop is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Bishop is looking for a kimura but Nash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bishop to get the leverage.
Nash has hold of Bishop's hands but Bishop slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nash actively working from the bottom here.
Nash has a hand on Bishop's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bishop takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bishop landing strikes from the mount and Nash is in trouble! #T2#
Nash is trying desperately to improve position.
Nash tries to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
The referee warns Nash that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bishop looking to control but Nash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bishop postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nash looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#
Nash is rocked!
Bishop postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nash in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nash to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Bishop!
A very excited looking Wayne Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rykov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Rykov swings around for an armbar but Holder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rykov's guard.
Rykov trying to control the position.
Holder is stalling in the full guard.
Rykov working a defensive guard here.
Holder is working Rykov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holder lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Holder preventing the sweep.
Holder scoring with some ground and pound.
Holder lands a couple of elbows.
Holder postures up.
#SUB2#
Rykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holder stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rykov for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holder continues to stall.
Rykov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Holder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
More hug and hope from Holder.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rykov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rykov looks winded!
A head kick misses from Rykov.
Holder attempts a counter takedown but Rykov avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Holder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Holder takes a little break here. Rykov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Holder landing a few strikes.
Holder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rykov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Holder is working Rykov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holder working the ground and pound.
Holder cracks Rykov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rykov tries to bench press Holder off him but Holder keeps the position.
Rykov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Holder controlling the position from side mount.
Holder working the head with strikes.
Rykov is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Holder controls the position from side control.
Rykov tries to bench press Holder off him but Holder keeps the position.
Holder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rykov to see if he's OK.
Holder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rykov is letting Holder control him for a moment.
Holder wants to control but Rykov is keeping him busy.
Holder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holder cracks Rykov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Holder is putting a hurting on Rykov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Holder lands a nice forearm strike.
Holder scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Holder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rykov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Holder. Rykov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holder cracks a nice hook into Rykov's ribs.
Holder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rykov sprawls well. Rykov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holder gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Rykov 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.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Holder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rykov is breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rykov lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Holder has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rykov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Holder decides to pull guard.
Holder 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.
Holder pulls Rykov in close to prevent any damage.
Holder keeping moving, preventing Rykov from controlling successfully.
Francisco Holder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holder keeping full guard, as Rykov tries to pass. #T2#
Rykov is fighting to break Holder's control of his arms but Holder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rykov is controlling him.
Rykov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Holder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holder wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Holder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Holder is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rykov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Holder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rykov can do to turn this around?#TD#
Holder pulls guard. #ES#
Holder pushes Rykov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Rykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holder wants to get back to his feet but Rykov drags him back down.
Rykov trying to control the position but Holder is working away.
Holder holds on to Rykov's head and controls the position momentarily. #T4#
Rykov tries to stand but Holder controls the position and pulls Rykov into his guard. #SUB#
Holder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rykov defends well.
Holder pulls Rykov in to control the position.
Rykov won't allow Holder to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Holder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Rykov tries to keep at a distance but Holder has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Holder jumps guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Holder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Rykov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aleksey Rykov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Holder gets caught napping as Rykov dives in and scores a takedown. Holder manages to retain guard.#SU2#
Holder is working an open guard so Rykov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rykov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rykov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holder enables Rykov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Holder kicks Rykov off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Holder closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC#
Holder breaks the clinch.
Holder misses with a takedown attempt - Rykov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rykov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rykov throws a nice looking combination but Holder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Rykov looking to score a takedown here. Holder is defending well but Rykov drives through and ends up in Holder's guard.
Holder 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.
Rykov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Rykov wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving.
Holder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rykov's guard. #REVR#
Holder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Holder slips an elbow through the middle.
Holder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holder lands a couple of elbows.
Rykov trying to control the position here.
Holder is in close to Rykov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Holder postures up and lands a big shot to Rykov's brow.
Holder won't allow Rykov to get back to his feet.
Holder stays in close to Rykov's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Holder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rykov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Holder breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Rykov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holder was covering up waiting for the punch and Rykov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holder is looking to stand up but Rykov isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Holder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holder, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Holder!
The defeated Aleksey Rykov had this to say: 'Go on dick Bitch!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Naeboto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Naeboto lands a brutal head kick. Maxwell looks out on his feet and Naeboto throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Juziko Naeboto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roth could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roth gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rykov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rykov controlling the pace.
Rykov trying to control from half guard but Roth is working away.
Roth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nice strikes from Rykov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth has his hands clasped together around Rykov's back. He's all about the action.
Rykov stops Roth from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Rykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roth keeps working.
Roth is trying to stand up here but Rykov is controlling him well.
Rykov wants to stand but Roth has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rykov trying to control the pace.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roth is looking to stand up but Rykov isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Rykov stands and steps away. Roth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Rykov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Roth gets control of Rykov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rykov won't allow Roth to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Roth manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Roth working aggressively here.
Roth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rykov is defending well.#TD#
Roth jumps into guard, dragging Rykov to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Rykov from controlling successfully.
Roth pulls Rykov in to control the position. #T3#
Rykov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roth's guard.
Rykov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rykov wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rykov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roth dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Roth postures up.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Rykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rykov looks winded!
Roth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rykov is trying to control the position but Roth postures up.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth distracts Rykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth works over Rykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rykov wants to stand up but Roth is controlling him.
Roth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Roth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Roth gets caught napping as Rykov dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.
Rykov throwing strikes but missing.
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roth is adopting a defensive guard.
Rykov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roth is proving hard to escape from. #ES#
Roth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rykov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth has Rykov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rykov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Rykov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD2#
Roth gets caught napping as Rykov dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.
Rykov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rykov wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.
Roth can't keep his opponent in guard - Rykov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rykov is breathing heavily.
Rykov wants to stand up but Roth is controlling the position.
Roth is controlling Rykov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rykov can do to turn this around?
Rykov prevents Roth from standing back up.
#T2#
Roth 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.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roth 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.
Roth is looking to stand up but Rykov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD2#
Rykov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Rykov looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Rykov looking to break Roth's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Roth remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Despite being in a bad position, Roth is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Rykov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Roth 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.
Rykov missing with punches from the back. #T4#
Roth turns into Rykov and is now in his guard.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rykov's head.#SUB2#
Rykov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roth is aware though and is defending well.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rykov's head.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth lands a couple of digs.
Rykov working a defensive guard but Roth passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rykov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Roth jumps into side control!
Roth working away.
Roth looks up at the clock and then as Rykov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Roth dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Roth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roth is trying to pull guard but Rykov has him pressed against the cage.
Rykov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow. #TD2#
Rykov jumps guard and drags Roth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Rykov.
Roth landing some decent shots from guard.
Rykov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth working some strikes from top position.
Rykov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roth landing with the ground and pound.
Roth working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Roth is in close to Rykov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rykov's head.
Roth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roth stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Rykov's brow.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Rykov is rocked!
Roth distracts Rykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rykov is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth cracks Rykov with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.
Rykov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Roth works over Rykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth lands a couple of elbows.
Roth cracks Rykov with a solid left hand.
Roth stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rykov 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.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Roth works over Rykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth cracks Rykov with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Rykov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rykov's head.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chad Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roth scoring with some ground and pound.
Aleksey Rykov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roth landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roth, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Roth!
In defeat, Aleksey Rykov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Go on dick Bitch!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Gray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Bishop holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Bishop as Gray shoots in.
Gray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Bishop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Gray sneaks out the side door and pushes Bishop away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Gray gets tackled into the cage by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
Bishop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Gray manages to break the clinch.
Gray wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Bishop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gray on his heels. He'll look to pass Gray's guard now, I'm sure.
Gray is wriggling around but Bishop manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Bishop is nestled in close to Gray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bishop keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Bishop stands up and beckons Gray to join him on the feet.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Gray saw that one coming. #CL2#
Bishop darts in and clinches Gray up against the cage.#BC2#
Bishop breaks from the clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Bishop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gray's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bishop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Gray is working an open guard so Bishop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Gray drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bishop wants to control the position but Gray says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Bishop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bishop is trying to stand up here but Gray is controlling him well. #T4#
Bishop is looking to improve his position.
Bishop trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bishop is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brant Gray's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Bishop gets a takedown into half guard.
Gray looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bishop wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bishop seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Bishop seems to be working for a kimura but Gray defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop lands a nice short elbow.
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wayne Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
Bishop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gray trying to control but Bishop postures up.
#SUB2#
Bishop seems to be looking for submissions.
Gray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
Bishop stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bishop has knocked Gray down with a huge combo! Bishop steps away and waves a wobbly Gray back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gray.
Bishop cracks Gray with a hook to the temple - Gray is on wobbly legs here! Bishop swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gray falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bishop wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wayne Bishop!
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