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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Nakata slips under a jab from Vemola.
Nakata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakata goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Vemola gets a clinch. #TD#
Vemola works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vemola wants to get up but he can't break Nakata's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vemola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vemola passes Nakata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakata trying to control from the bottom.
Vemola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nakata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vemola is working away from the top position though.
Nakata taking some punishment here, with Vemola in his half guard. #T1#
Nakata taking some punishment here, with Vemola in his half guard.
Nakata wants to control but Vemola passes into side.
Vemola works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nakata is looking to regain half guard here but Vemola keeps moving and retains side control.
Nakata trying to remain calm as Vemola controls from the top position.
Nakata struggling a bit here.
Vemola gets to mount! Nakata was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Vemola landing strikes from the mount and Nakata is in trouble!
Vemola lands a big shot there that rocks Nakata but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nakata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vemola controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Nakata is looking to get to half guard.
Vemola lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vemola is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakata can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vemola landing punches.
Nakata gets back to half guard.
Vemola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nakata taking some punishment here, with Vemola in his half guard. #SUB2#
Nakata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakata tries to get to full guard but Vemola has control of the leg.
Vemola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Vemola lands strikes from half guard.
Nakata is looking to improve his position.
Vemola controlling the action here.
Vemola drops an elbow to the side of Nakata's head.
Vemola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nakata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Nakata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Nakata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vemola puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nakata trying to control here.
Vemola wants to get back to his feet.
Vemola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nakata wants to get back to full guard but Vemola has passed into side control.
Vemola scoring with punches from side control.
Nakata tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vemola presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nakata is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Vemola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vemola walks into a stiff left hand from Nakata.
Nakata stuns Vemola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vemola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakata punishes Vemola's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakata scores with the left hand. Vemola knows he should have avoided that one.
Vemola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vemola tries to clinch but Nakata is having none of it.
It seemed like Nakata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vemola is looking to clinch but Nakata is avoiding it.
#CL#
Vemola moves into range and clinches up with Nakata.
Vemola blocks an uppercut.
Nakata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Nakata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vemola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakata can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakata.
Nakata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vemola's elbow. #BC#
Vemola breaks the clinch.
Koshi Nakata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakata lands with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakata, as that shot connected.
Nakata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vemola slips a jab and a cross from Nakata.
Vemola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Vemola has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vemola.
Nakata lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakata misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Vemola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vemola avoiding damage.
Vemola can't find room to land a body shot as Nakata controls the action.
Nakata tries to work over Vemola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vemola pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakata managing to block the knees to the body from Vemola.
Nakata lands with a right to the head.
Vemola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nakata swings wildly with an uppercut but Vemola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vemola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vemola pushes Nakata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakata tries to work over Vemola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakata lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakata. #T3#
Vemola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vemola throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakata.
Vemola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vemola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakata misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vemola. #TD#
Vemola turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vemola manages to end up in side control.
Vemola is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nakata's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vemola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nakata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vemola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nakata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vemola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vemola is nestled in close to Nakata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Nakata wants to control but Vemola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vemola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nakata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nakata looking for submissions off his back.
Vemola is nestled in close to Nakata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakata wants to get back to full guard.
Nakata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koshi Nakata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakata lands with a cross.
Vemola tries to clinch there but Nakata circles away.
#CL#
Vemola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nakata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vemola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nakata up against the cage.
Nakata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karel Vemola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nakata throws a head punch that misses.
Vemola blocks a body shot from Nakata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Nakata fails to land.
Nakata misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Vemola gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nakata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vemola pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nakata actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Nakata has hold of Vemola's hands but Vemola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Vemola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vemola.
Nakata tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vemola has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Vemola is landing with some decent strikes but Nakata is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vemola lands with some strikes.#T2#
Vemola raining down shots from the mount!
Nakata is looking to improve his position but Vemola isn't that keen on the idea.
Vemola content just to control the position here.
Karel Vemola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vemola lands a nice shot to the head.
Vemola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vemola is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vemola controlling his opponent. #T3#
Nakata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Nakata looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vemola pushes past his half guard into mount!
Vemola lands a couple of good shots and Nakata has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vemola controlling from the back.
Nakata tries to break free.
Nakata breaks Vemola's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nakata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nakata drops back looking for a leg! Vemola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vemola manages to kick Nakata off! Nakata jumps back into Vemola's guard.
Vemola pulls Nakata in to control the position. #T4#
Vemola throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Vemola punching from the bottom - just letting Nakata know he's still in a fight.
Vemola is trying to control the position but Nakata postures up.
Nakata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vemola's guard.
Vemola won't allow Nakata to pass to mount.
Nakata trying to control from half guard but Vemola is working away.
Vemola trying to hold on to Nakata's head to control him but Nakata postures up.
#SUB2#
Nakata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nakata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karel Vemola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vemola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karel Vemola!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horn.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Horn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
McGregor lands a left and a right that send Horn crashing to the mat, dazed. McGregor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Horn is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lon Horn has been cut.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Horn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. McGregor moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Horn! McGregor continues to tee off on Horn, landing with a left and a right! McGregor connects with a right hand that leaves Horn sleeping against the cage! What a finish by McGregor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conor McGregor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Fighter B clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Fighter B is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fighter A can't fight it off and eventually Fighter B manages to take the fight to the floor. Fighter A looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fighter B being controlled here momentarily.
Fighter B throws an elbow that misses. Fighter A uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter B's guard. Nice move by Fighter A!#REVR#
Fighter B wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter A trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B has control of Fighter A's left arm, preventing Fighter A from doing any damage.
Fighter A working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter B really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter A. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fighter B is pulling down on Fighter A's head to control his posture.
Fighter A trying to control but Fighter B is working from the bottom.
Fighter A looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fighter B tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter A won't allow Fighter B to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Fighter B clinches with his opponent.
Fighter B misses with a knee strike.
Fighter B lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Fighter B is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fighter A can't fight it off and eventually Fighter B manages to take the fight to the floor. Fighter A looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fighter B must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fighter B with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fighter B lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fighter B scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter A is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Fighter B postures up and lands a big shot to Fighter A's brow.
Fighter B distracts Fighter A with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fighter B postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fighter B throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fighter A is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fighter A is breathing heavily.
Fighter A stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter B is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fighter B is looking to stand up but Fighter A isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Fighter A wants to control from the top but Fighter B keeps moving.
Fighter B wants to stand and escape but Fighter A is having none of it.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in to control the position.
Fighter B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fighter B keeping moving, preventing Fighter A from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Fighter B drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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##CL2#
Fighter B rushes Fighter A and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter B tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fighter B can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Fighter B gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fighter A regains guard.
Fighter A trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fighter A is adopting a defensive guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter B lands a couple of elbows.
Fighter B postures up and lands a big shot to Fighter A's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A is trying to control the position but Fighter B postures up.
Fighter B landing some decent shots from guard.
Fighter B content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Fighter A keeping moving, preventing Fighter B from controlling successfully.
Fighter B lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fighter B is working Fighter A over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fighter B scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Fighter A is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter A is trying to keep Fighter B in close.
Oh Fighter A is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter B trying to control but Fighter A is working from the bottom.
Fighter B connects with a couple of short punches.
Fighter B gets to his feet and stands over Fighter A, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fighter A felt that one! Fighter B unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fighter A from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Vemola has closed the distance and engaged Dodson in a clinch.
Dodson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vemola won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vemola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Vemola lands a takedown into guard.
Vemola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vemola working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vemola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dodson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Dodson has a closed guard, preventing Vemola from standing up. #SUB#
Dodson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vemola passes into side control.
Dodson is looking to reverse the position.
Vemola lands a nice forearm strike.
Dodson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vemola is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Dodson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Dodson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dodson is looking to improve his position but Vemola isn't that keen on the idea.
Vemola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dodson is working hard here to advance position.
Vemola fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vemola working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Vemola content just to control the position here.
Dodson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vemola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vemola postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dodson looks a forlorn figure.
Vemola working Dodson over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Dodson is rocked!#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vemola cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Dodson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Vemola! Dodson is hurt baaadly! Vemola is firing away with more strikes - Dodson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karel Vemola!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.#CL#
Riley gets a clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nurmagomedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riley's brow.
Nurmagomedov is struggling to control the position.
Nurmagomedov stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to break the clinch but Riley is controlling the position. #BC#
Riley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Trenton Riley has been cut.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riley. Riley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.#ROC2#
Riley is rocked!#TD#
Riley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oh Riley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nurmagomedov controlling Riley's posture.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Riley seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Riley lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Riley passes into half guard.
Riley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Riley is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Riley moves away and avoids it.
Riley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand #CL#
and Riley counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riley tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Riley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurmagomedov is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurmagomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riley's efforts to push away.
Riley landing knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Riley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trenton Riley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Nurmagomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riley doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Riley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riley goes for a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riley with a poor takedown
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Riley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov lands with an overhand left.
Riley gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nurmagomedov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Riley is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Arroyo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arroyo thuds his shin into the meat of McGregor's side.#CL#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Arroyo won't allow it.
Arroyo tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position. #BC2#
Arroyo breaks from the clinch.
Arroyo throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. #CL#
Arroyo gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Arroyo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Arroyo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Arroyo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arroyo connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arroyo looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
A solid body kick from Arroyo. #T1#
Arroyo connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Arroyo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arroyo misses with a double jab.
As Arroyo looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Arroyo just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from McGregor misses. #TD#
McGregor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Arroyo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arroyo gets back to half guard.
Arroyo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGregor is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
McGregor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arroyo wants to control but McGregor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Arroyo tries to kick McGregor off but McGregor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Arroyo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Arroyo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGregor's head.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Alex Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OH! McGregor has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Arroyo smells blood and charges in for the finish! Arroyo unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of McGregor sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Arroyo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Vemola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vemola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Vemola politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vemola prefers to stall for the moment though.
Georgiev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Georgiev struggling a bit here.
Vemola landing a few strikes.
Georgiev is looking to regain half guard here but Vemola keeps moving and retains side control.
Georgiev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vemola in side control lands a decent elbow.
Georgiev is trying to control Vemola's posture but Vemola avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vemola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vemola is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vemola in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Georgiev struggling a bit here.
Georgiev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vemola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vemola in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Georgiev tries to bench press Vemola off him but Vemola keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Georgiev struggling a bit here.
Vemola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Georgiev to see if he's OK.
Georgiev struggling a bit here.
Georgiev holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Vemola cracks Georgiev with a big elbow.
Vemola happy to just control the position for now.
Georgiev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Georgiev can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Georgiev is trying to improve his position.
Georgiev can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Georgiev tries to buck Vemola off but Vemola is having none of it.
Vemola working away.
Georgiev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Georgiev is trying to control Vemola's posture but Vemola avoids it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vemola lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Georgiev taking a bit of punishment here - Vemola scoring with strikes.
Georgiev is looking for a sweep.
Georgiev is trying to control Vemola's posture but Vemola avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Vemola dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Vemola drives through with a takedown into guard.
Georgiev pulls Vemola in to control the position.
Vemola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vemola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vemola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vemola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Georgiev can do to turn this around?
Vemola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vemola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Georgiev trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Georgiev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Georgiev has Vemola pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Georgiev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vemola is now in half guard.
Georgiev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Georgiev is trying to maintain the position but Vemola is very close to passing his half guard.
Vemola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Georgiev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Georgiev.
Georgiev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
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.
Georgiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vemola is one step ahead there.
Vemola stays in close to Georgiev's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Georgiev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vemola uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Georgiev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Georgiev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vemola haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Georgiev is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Vemola looks up at the clock and then as Georgiev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vemola smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vemola working away.
Karel Vemola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks Vemola politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vemola prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Vemola tries for a kimura but Georgiev is defending well.
Vemola working away.
Georgiev tries to bench press Vemola off him but Vemola keeps the position.
Georgiev wants to control but Vemola postures up.
Vemola content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Georgiev can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Georgiev as he jumps to the side.
Vemola leaves Georgiev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Georgiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vemola went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vemola misses with a few strikes there.
Vemola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Georgiev is fending him off so far but Vemola persists. Nope, Georgiev circles away and we're back to standing.
Vemola avoids the head kick by Georgiev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Vemola dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vemola.
Georgiev tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Vemola shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Georgiev's guard.
Vemola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Georgiev working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Vemola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB2#
Georgiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vemola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Georgiev trying to control the position.
Vemola is in close to Georgiev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vemola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Vemola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Georgiev working a defensive guard here.
Vemola stopping the sweep attempt from Georgiev.
Vemola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vemola lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Georgiev working for a triangle but Vemola defends it easily.
Georgiev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Georgiev pulls Vemola in close to his closed guard and prevents Vemola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vemola scoring with some ground and pound.
Georgiev is looking to sweep but instead, Vemola has passed into half guard.
Georgiev is looking to improve his position.
Georgiev is trying to control but can't.
Vemola not doing much here.
Georgiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vemola is working away from the top position though.
Prohor Georgiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Vemola is working for a kimura but Georgiev is defending it quite comfortably.
Vemola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Georgiev is looking to control Vemola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Georgiev avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vemola is pressing down on Georgiev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Georgiev is holding on for now.
Georgiev is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vemola trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karel Vemola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vemola, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karel Vemola!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 1
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tournament shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fiala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tournament working some strikes from top position.
Tournament controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tournament is one step ahead there.
Tournament scoring with some ground and pound.
Tournament 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament lands a couple of elbows.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Fiala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fiala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tournament sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fiala can't keep his opponent in guard - Tournament advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tournament controlling the pace.
Tournament scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Tournament seems to be looking for submissions.
Tournament wants to pass to mount but Fiala is defending the position. #T2#
Tournament lands strikes from half guard.
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiala is trying to get back to full guard.
Tournament slows the pace down in half guard.
Tournament working over Fiala with some ground and pound. Fiala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fiala tries to kick Tournament off but Tournament keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tournament lands a nice short elbow.
Fiala looks winded!
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tournament seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiala for as long as he can get away with.
Tournament drops an elbow to the side of Fiala's head.
Tournament working over Fiala with some ground and pound. Fiala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tournament slips a nice elbow through Fiala's hands, connecting with Fiala's forehead.
Tournament working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tournament keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiala taking some punishment here, with Tournament in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tournament lands strikes from half guard.
Tournament lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fiala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tournament moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tournament throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiala.
Fiala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fiala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fiala darts in looking for a takedown but Tournament gets double underhooks and turns Fiala into the cage.
Tournament circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Tournament counters with a single leg into guard. Fiala didn't expect that.
Fiala wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament content to stall in guard here.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Tournament content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tournament's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tournament with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fiala is breathing heavily.
Tournament postures up and lands a big shot to Fiala's brow.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Tournament trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tournament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tournament is stalling in the full guard.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tournament not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tournament landing with the ground and pound.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Tournament landing with the ground and pound.
Tournament stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tournament connects with a couple of short punches.
Tournament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tournament scoring with some ground and pound.
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Fiala has momentary wrist control but Tournament slips an elbow through the middle.
Tournament is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament controlling from the top position.
Tournament postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tournament seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiala looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament dominated that second round.
That's time! Tournament's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Fiala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tournament is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiala can do to turn this around?
Tournament misses with a body shot.
Tournament ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiala moves away.
Fiala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tournament uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiala.
Fiala tries to clinch up but Tournament circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiala. #TD#
Fiala gets caught flat footed, as Tournament shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Fiala is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch on the inside from Tournament fails to land.
Tournament has Fiala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fiala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tournament lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Fiala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas Fiala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Tournament closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fiala did well to prevent Tournament getting side control.
Tournament is looking to advance position but Fiala won't allow it.
Well, if Tournament 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fiala is looking for a sweep. Tournament is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tournament wants to free his trapped foot but Fiala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tournament trying to control the pace.
Tournament lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Tournament 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.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fiala wants to get back to full guard.
Fiala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tournament slips a nice elbow through Fiala's hands, connecting with Fiala's forehead.
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tournament sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tournament continues to stall.
Fiala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tournament scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Fiala is in trouble now - Tournament has advanced to mount!
Tournament controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiala is bucking up trying to escape but Tournament cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Fiala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tournament lands a heavy elbow.
Silas Tournament overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tournament lands a nice shot to the head.
Tournament with shots to the head and body - Fiala looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tournament landing strikes from the mount and Fiala is in trouble!
Tournament looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Tournament working Fiala over with strikes here. #ROC#
Fiala is rocked!
Tournament is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fiala is still in real trouble! Can Tournament finish him?
Tournament tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tournament lands a big shot to the head and Fiala winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Silas Tournament!
A relieved looking Silas Tournament thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Vemola fails with a takedown attempt.
Karel Vemola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vemola tries for a takedown but Harper circles away easily#TD2#
and Harper counters with a takedown into side control.
Harper is looking to take a break and control but Vemola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vemola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harper's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vemola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vemola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper chips away with some ground and pound.
Harper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Harper postures up and lands a big shot to Vemola's brow.
Harper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harper wants to control from the top but Vemola keeps moving.
Harper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vemola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harper throwing strikes from guard but Vemola blocks nicely.
Vemola 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.
Vemola wants to get back to his feet but Harper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vemola pulls Harper in close to prevent any damage.
Vemola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vemola tries to get out of the position.
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
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.
Harper wants to control from the top but Vemola keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Harper shoots in and bounces Vemola off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vemola is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Harper seems keen to control Vemola's posture.
Vemola passes Harper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vemola slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Vemola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harper is looking to control Vemola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harper avoid being mounted?
Vemola sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vemola is working away from the top position though.
Vemola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Vemola is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vemola.
Harper wants to get back to full guard but Vemola has mounted him!
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 Karel Vemola will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Harper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vemola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vemola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vemola would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vemola tries to free his leg and advance position but Harper is retaining full guard.
Vemola controlling from the top position. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vemola is fighting to break Harper's control of his arms but Harper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vemola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around?
Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harper trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vemola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Harper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harper throws a strike but Vemola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vemola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vemola landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Vemola advances to half guard.
Vemola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harper is not content to let Vemola control the position.
Vemola controlling the action here.
Vemola is looking to pass Harper's guard but actually Harper recovers to full guard. #T3#
Vemola pushes down on Harper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vemola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vemola wants to get back to his feet.
Harper wants to get back to full guard.
Vemola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harper gets back to full guard.
Harper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vemola.
Harper working a defensive guard here.
Vemola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Vemola dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Harper slaps away a takedown attempt from Vemola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vemola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vemola wants to clinch#TD2#
and Harper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Harper is keen to just control but Vemola is a slippery customer.
Vemola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vemola is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper cracks Vemola with a solid left hand.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Vemola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper throws a strike but Vemola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Vemola pushes down on Harper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harper is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vemola jumps into side control!
Harper tries to buck Vemola off but Vemola is having none of it.
Harper is being controlled here.
Vemola works to advance to full mount. Harper defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Harper tries to hold on but Vemola pushes him away.
Vemola wants to control the pace but Harper is squirming around nicely.
Vemola landing strikes from the mount and Harper is in trouble!
Miguel Harper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Harper tries to hold on but Vemola postures up.
Harper is trying desperately to improve position.
Vemola lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vemola controlling from mount.
Vemola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harper is looking to escape.
Vemola with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Vemola avoids the attempt from Harper to control.
Vemola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harper wants to control but Vemola is having none of it.
Vemola thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vemola looking to control but Harper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vemola looking to ground and pound but Harper is blocking nicely.
Karel Vemola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vemola throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harper because Vemola loaded up on that one.
Harper is working to get back to half guard.
Karel Vemola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harper wants to hold on but Vemola pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karel Vemola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vemola, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karel Vemola!
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