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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Final Destination
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rutten closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rutten lands in his opponent's guard.
Rutten throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutten throws a big elbow that misses.
Rutten working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutten lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Rutten 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzica keeping full guard, as Rutten tries to pass. #T1#
Rutten advances to half guard.
Brzica is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rutten moves into full mount! Brzica won't be happy about that!
Rutten landing strikes from the mount.
Rutten avoids the attempt from Brzica to control.
Rutten landing punches. #CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Brzica has been cut.
Brzica tries to reverse the position but Rutten maintains control.
Brzica taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rutten cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rutten throws some wild stikes that Brzica manages to avoid easily.
#T2#
Rutten putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brzica knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutten on the ground.
Rutten is landing with some decent strikes but Brzica is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Brzica is rocked!#CUT2#
Ivan Brzica's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Brzica badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rutten around the waist but Rutten pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rutten is the winner by TKO! Rutten jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Rutten!
Sebastian Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
JBL Judgement Night
Date: Dec 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Work moves to clinch but Brzica breaks away
and Brzica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brzica throws a nice looking combination but Work bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Work unleashes a big counter combination but Brzica bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brzica ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.
Work lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brzica slips a straight right by Work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzica misses with a double jab.
Work throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brzica.
Brzica blocks a jab.#T1#
Brzica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brzica misses with the combination.
It seemed like Work was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brzica throws a series of punches but Work moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Work has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Work dodges the punch combination from Brzica.
Brzica ducks under a wild hook from Work.
It looked like Brzica was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brzica looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Work swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brzica cracks Work with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Work thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brzica misses with the combination.
Work throws a big shot that misses.
Brzica checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Brzica.
#T3#
Brzica lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Work dodges the punch combination from Brzica.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Work! But no joy.
Work throws a right and a left that Brzica avoids nicely.
Brzica looks to score with a jab to the body but Work is just out of range.
Work throws out a counter right but Brzica avoids it with no problem.
Brzica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Work releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brzica misses with the combination.
#T4#
Work misses with a shot to the body
and Brzica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Work misses with an uppercut
and Brzica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Work feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brzicas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brzica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brzica misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brzica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Work throws out a counter right but Brzica avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Brzica dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brzica throws out a loose jab but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brzica cracks Work with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Work tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brzica misses with a combination
and Work counters with a three punch combo that has Brzica backing up. Brzica nods at Work to acknowledge the strikes.
Brzica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brzica has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzica fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Work does no damage.
Brzica seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ivan Brzica is winning the standup battle so far.
Brzica tries to bum rush Work with a series of wild strikes but Work uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Work keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Work missing with a left hand there. Brzica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Work cracks Brzica with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brzica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Work wants to land a leg kick but Brzica is out of range.
Ivan Brzica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brzica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Work looks to move away, Brzica throws a big counter combo but Work just gets out of the way.
Work fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brzica went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Work misses with an uppercut
and Brzica counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL#
Brzica has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brzica fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Brzica's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Work pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brzica is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Work swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brzica counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brzica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Work can do to turn this around?
Brzica fails to land with a series of punches.
Work connects with a crisp jab.
Work fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brzica is out of range. #T3#
Brzica jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brzica closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Work misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brzica doesn't manage to clinch there - Work circles away.
Work throws a counter combo.
Work misses with a wild body shot.
Brzica throws a series of punches but Work moves out of range.
Brzica slips under a jab from Work.
Brzica misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Work! But no joy.#T4#
Work throws a hook to the side of Brzica's head but Brzica sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Brzica wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Work thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brzica misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Work! But no joy.
Work throws a hook but Brzica avoids it easily.
Brzica appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brzica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brzica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Work.
Jab by Work.
Brzica misses with a combination
and Work makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Ivan Brzica 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#
Nice uppercut there from Brzica.
Work throws a hook but Brzica avoids it easily.
Brzica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Work paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Work! But no joy.
Brzica slips a straight right by Work.
Work lands a nice hook to Brzica's body. Brzica takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brzica scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Work. #CL#
Work gets tackled into the cage by Brzica. Brzica maintains the clinch.
Work has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brzica.
Work is trying to push Brzica away but Brzica has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brzica can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Brzica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brzica is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brzica misses with the combination.
Brzica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A punch combination from Brzica misses.
Brzica misses with the combination.
Work throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brzica looks to land a combination but Work avoids it well.
Brzica misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Work moves into the clinch.
Brzica has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Work after a bit of a struggle. #T3##BC#
Brzica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Work's corner calls for a 1-2. Work obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brzica lands a nice shot that snaps Work's head back.
Brzica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Work.
Work throws out a counter right but Brzica avoids it with no problem.
Work slips under a jab.
Brzica throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Work counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Work fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aaron Work has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Work.
Work ducks under a wild hook from Brzica.#T4#
Work slips a jab from Brzica.
Work appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Work throws a right hand that misses
and Brzica counters with a left and a right that stings Work.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brzica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Work on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Work tries to clinch there but Brzica circles away.
Work doesn't manage to clinch there - Brzica circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Brzica instigates a clinch.
Ivan Brzica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Work throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Brzica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brzica has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Brzica!
A very excited looking Ivan Brzica 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.
The defeated Aaron Work had this to say: 'I am sorry for all those I disappointed tonight, I love all the fans that have come out too watch me tonight, however I will come back from this, faster, stronger and trust me better. This is a learning curve for me that I will bounce back from mark my words. Again, thank you for everything though. '.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus III
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
A cross from Work lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Brzica has been cut.
Work is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brzica.
Work wants to clinch but Brzica slips to the side
enabling Brzica to counter with a crisp jab.
Brzica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Work tries a head kick but it misses.
Work misses with a combination
and Brzica counters with a one-two to the body.
Brzica scores with a one two! Work had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aaron Work seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Work swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brzica appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brzica takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brzica throws a series of punches but Work avoids them all with ease.
Brzica scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Brzica.
Work throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Work misses the jab.
Work fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brzica.
A jab from Work misses.
Brzica is looking to counter punch.
Work throws a nice looking combination but Brzica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brzica attempts a counter takedown but Work avoids it well and moves away.
Work takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Work swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Brzica counters by moving into the clinch.
Work taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Brzica has Work pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Work manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Work is trying to stall.
Work tries to circle away but Brzica has him pinned against the cage.
Brzica is trying to break the clinch but Work has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Brzica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Work bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Work releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Work wants to clinch up but Brzica keeps it at a distance.
Brzica defending well as Work loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Work tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brzica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Work swings widly with a right hand
and Brzica counters with a straight right hand.
Work misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brzica.
Work misses with an uppercut
and Brzica counters with a stiff right hand.
Work misses the jab.
Work throws a poor cross that misses
and Brzica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Work misses with a hook. Brzica ducked under it nicely.
Work fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Jab from Brzica.
Work is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Brzica lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brzica's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brzica duly obliges.
Work avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Work takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Brzica's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Work fails to land with a series of punches.
Brzica attempts a counter takedown but Work avoids it well and moves away.
A combination from Brzica does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Brzica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Brzica's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brzica digs a good hook to Work's body.
Work tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brzica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Work throws out a loose jab but Brzica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Work walks into a stiff left hand from Brzica.
Work jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Work misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brzica lands with an uppercut that bounces Work off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Brzica misses. #T1#
Work throws a solid leg kick but Brzica takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Work.
Brzica wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brzica lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Work misses the jab.
Ivan Brzica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brzica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Work darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brzica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Work.
As Brzica backs off Work throws a huge counter combo but Brzica manages to avoid it all.
Work throws out a loose jab but Brzica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Work closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brzica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brzica is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Work steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brzica.
Brzica uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Work throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Work.
Work tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Brzica does no damage.
Work misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Work jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brzica was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Work throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brzica counters with a series of strikes. Work will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Brzica is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Work misses with a looping right.
It looked like Brzica was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brzica is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brzica lands with a straight right. Work didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Work misses the target.
A combination from Brzica does no damage.
Brzica lands with a good body shot.
Work throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brzica is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Work.
Work throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Work misses with a double jab
and Brzica cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A jab from Brzica finds it's way through Work's defenses.
Brzica ducks under a wild hook from Work.
Ivan Brzica is winning the standup battle so far.
Work swinging wildly here.
Work throws a right hand that misses
and Brzica counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brzica moves out of range as Work strikes.
Brzica is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Brzica.
Brzica fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Work on the side of the head.
Work waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brzica.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Brzica dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Brzica's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Brzica throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brzica throws the left hand but Work avoids the punch easily.
Brzica missing with a left hand there. Work was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Work connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brzica's hands.
Brzica feints a jab promting Work to slip. Brzica then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Work slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Work throws a nice looking combination but Brzica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brzica is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Work throws a leg kick but Brzica sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work throws an off balance right hand
and Brzica counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Brzica both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Work takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Work takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Brzica misses.
Work throws out a counter right but Brzica avoids it with no problem.
Brzica defending well as Work loads up on a big left hand.
Work misses with a body shot.
It looked like Brzica was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brzica takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brzica misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Work was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brzica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Work can do to turn this around?
Work throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Work throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brzica scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Work uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brzica.
Work rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brzica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Work.
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!
Some wild striking there from Brzica.
Work throws a nice looking combination but Brzica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brzica swings for the body but Work moves out of range.
Work fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brzica is out of range.
Work throws a poor cross that misses
letting Brzica counter with a right hand. #T3#
Brzica displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Work throws out the jab.
Brzica with a nice cross.
Brzica throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Work on the side of the head.
Work throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Brzica on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Work throws an off balance right hand
and Brzica counters with a stiff right hand.
Work throws a nice looking combination but Brzica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Work tries to clinch
and Brzica counters with a straight right hand.
Brzica misses with a double jab.
Work has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Work tries to clinch
letting Brzica counter with a right hand. #T4#
Work throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brzica.
Brzica is looking to counter punch.
Work throws a poor cross that misses
and Work takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Work throws a combination that misses
and Brzica counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Work takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brzica throws a combination. Work tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Work rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brzica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brzica wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aaron Work has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brzica lands with a nice body punch.
Brzica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Work looks to land a combination but Brzica avoids it well.
Brzica swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Work counters with a left and a right that stings Brzica.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Brzica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brzica has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Brzica!
Our winner, Ivan Brzica, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Aaron Work was interviewed post fight and said 'I am sorry for all those I disappointed tonight, I love all the fans that have come out too watch me tonight, however I will come back from this, faster, stronger and trust me better. This is a learning curve for me that I will bounce back from mark my words. Again, thank you for everything though. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Brzica misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brzica throws a series of punches but Castaneda moves out of range.
Brzica misses with a few strikes there.
Brzica slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Brzica does no damage.
Castaneda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brzica scores with the left hand. Castaneda knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzica tries to bum rush Castaneda with a series of wild strikes but Castaneda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castaneda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Castaneda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brzica digs a good hook to Castaneda's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Brzica scores with a four punch combination!
Castaneda shoots in for a double leg but Brzica sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castaneda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brzica.
A little feinted left hand from Castaneda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brzica throws a right hand that Castaneda ducks under and follows up with a left that Castaneda also avoids with ease.
Castaneda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brzica has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Castaneda is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
Brzica feints a jab promting Castaneda to slip. Brzica then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Castaneda slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Castaneda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brzica misses with a two punch combination.
Brzica moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Castaneda is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brzica closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Castaneda! Brzica dives in looking to finish! Castaneda is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Brzica!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brzica circles away.
Brzica throws out a counter right but Russo avoids it with no problem.
Brzica scores with a jab to the body.
Brzica misses with the combination.
Russo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Russo with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Russo moves into the clinch.#T1#
Russo is struggling to control the position.
Russo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brzica walks away with a smile on his face. Russo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brzica.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Russo has been cut.#CL#
Russo pushes Brzica up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo tries for a takedown but Brzica manages to get underhooks.
Brzica is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Russo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brzica fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Russo gets a clinch. #T2#
Russo can't get the takedown.
Russo keeps control of Brzica as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brzica walks away with a smile on his face. Russo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD2#
Brzica drops Russo with a nice combination! Brzica dives into Russo's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Russo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brzica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Russo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brzica.
Brzica in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brzica loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brzica trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brzica.
Brzica loads up on a big left hand. Russo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Brzica looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Russo can't hide his disappointment, as Brzica celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Brzica!
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