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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BFL: Sucker Punch
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Feynman.#CL2#
Feynman gets a clinch. #TD2#
Feynman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tracovitiv can't fight it off and eventually Feynman manages to take the fight to the floor. Tracovitiv looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Tracovitiv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feynman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tracovitiv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tracovitiv looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Feynman is defending well. Tracovitiv quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Feynman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tracovitiv celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buck Tracovitiv!
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Event:
WPFA II: Samsonov vs Brown
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Kotral takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joukani, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kotral. Joukani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Joukani.#KD2#
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Kotral tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Kotral back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kotral is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Kotral has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kotral. That did some damage!
Oh Kotral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kotral misses with a body punch
and Joukani counters with a big right hand! Oh Kotral is in trouble here! Joukani follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Wynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kotral.
#TD#
Wynn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wynn controlling the action here. #SU#
Wynn stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Wynn gets a takedown into half guard.
Wynn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kotral avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wynn.
Wynn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kotral defending well though. #SU#
Wynn gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Wynn shoots in looking for a takedown but Kotral manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wynn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kotral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dennis Kotral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kotral just misses with a punch to the body.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Kotral.#CUT2#
It looks like Emmitt Wynn has been cut.
Kotral throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kotral swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wynn counters with a left and a right that stings Kotral.
Kotral misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Wynn dives in and scores a takedown into Kotral's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Wynn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kotral, up you get!
Kotral swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Wynn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wynn.
Wynn is trying to pull guard but Kotral has him pressed against the cage.
Kotral slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Kotral taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kotral continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Wynn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wynn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmitt Wynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotral is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kotral digs a right hand into Wynn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wynn's gas tank.
Wynn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kotral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wynn blocks it with crossed arms.
Kotral doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wynn is working for takedown but Kotral is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wynn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kotral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kotral looking to throw knees to the head but Wynn is blocking nicely.
Kotral lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kotral.
Wynn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wynn is breathing heavily.
Kotral lands a body punch.
Kotral connects with a knee to the head.
Kotral working Wynn over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Kotral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wynn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kotral lands a jab to Wynn's midsection.
Kotral misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kotral lands a slapping body shot.
Kotral connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Wynn is rocked!
We've been informed that Kotral has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kotral is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wynn rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotral lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Wynn head around and knocks him out cold! Kotral hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Kotral!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Tracovitiv looks for the body kick but Slater saw that one coming. #TD#
Slater fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tracovitiv sprawls well initially but Slater persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tracovitiv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily.
Slater working Tracovitiv over with strikes.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tracovitiv misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tracovitiv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Slater.
Tracovitiv is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Tracovitiv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tracovitiv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater working over Tracovitiv with some ground and pound. Tracovitiv looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Tracovitiv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tracovitiv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater. #SUB#
Slater is looking for a kimura but Tracovitiv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slater to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tracovitiv manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Tracovitiv controls Slater momentarily but Slater frees himself.
Slater postures up in Tracovitiv's guard and throws a big left but Tracovitiv blocks it. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slater is aware though and is defending well.
Slater really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tracovitiv is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tracovitiv wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Tracovitiv controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slater working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Tracovitiv slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tracovitiv just content to control the position.
Slater struggling a bit here.
Slater is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tracovitiv controls the position. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slater is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slater 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.
Slater prevents Tracovitiv from improving position.
Tracovitiv taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hipolito Slater dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tracovitiv tries a head kick but it misses.
Tracovitiv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slater thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Slater.
Slater works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Slater closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tracovitiv struggling a bit here.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Slater connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tracovitiv some visible discomfort.
Tracovitiv tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Slater looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slater looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tracovitiv is avoiding damage well.
Slater wants to stand but Tracovitiv is controlling his arm.
Tracovitiv gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Slater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Slater there.
Tracovitiv preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tracovitiv wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slater connects with a nice short shot to Tracovitiv's temple. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Tracovitiv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tracovitiv can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Tracovitiv is defending against the submission attempts here by Slater.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater thows a huge punch but Tracovitiv dodges it nicely.
Slater is nestled in close to Tracovitiv, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tracovitiv trying to control but Slater postures up.
Tracovitiv makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tracovitiv.#T4#
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Tracovitiv is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tracovitiv trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tracovitiv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hipolito Slater dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tracovitiv takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tracovitiv shoots and misses
and Slater counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tracovitiv is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Slater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tracovitiv throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tracovitiv has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Slater is trying to trip Tracovitiv. He has hold of a leg but Tracovitiv is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Slater persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tracovitiv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Tracovitiv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tracovitiv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tracovitiv is looking for a triangle but Slater pushes his legs off easily.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Slater stands up over Tracovitiv, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv looking for a guillotine here but Slater defends easily.
#SU#
Slater stands and steps away. Tracovitiv gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Tracovitiv gets caught napping as Slater dives in and scores a takedown. Tracovitiv manages to retain guard.#T3##SUB2#
Tracovitiv working for a triangle but Slater defends it easily.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slater landing with the ground and pound.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Tracovitiv's brow. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tracovitiv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slater is aware though and is defending well.
Slater is working Tracovitiv over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hipolito Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater is pushing down on Tracovitiv's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tracovitiv is fighting to maintain full guard but Slater has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tracovitiv looking for submissions off his back.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tracovitiv is trying to maintain the position but Slater is very close to passing his half guard.
Buck Tracovitiv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hipolito Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Tracovitiv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hipolito Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slater, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hipolito Slater!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Kotral lands with a nice combination. Leonard backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Kawhi Leonard has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kotral. That's going to slow Leonard down. #TD2#
Leonard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Leonard is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kotral's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kotral wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Leonard.
Leonard wants to control the pace but Kotral is squirming around nicely.
Kotral knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leonard on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Leonard wants to finish this one by submission but Kotral is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Leonard.
Leonard tries to control but Kotral wriggling away. #SUB2#
Leonard working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kotral looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Leonard! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kawhi Leonard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Kotral throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kotral takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Kotral.#CUT2#
It looks like Isreal Wong has been cut.
Kotral misses with a body kick.
Wong attempts a counter takedown but Kotral avoids it well and moves away.
Wong goes for a double leg but Kotral avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kotral continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Kotral was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kotral throws a series of punches but Wong avoids them all with ease.
Kotral connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Wong! He's out on his feet! Kotral rushes in and drops Wong with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dennis Kotral!
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Event:
UPF 2: Brutality
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferito was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Ferito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie 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. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ferito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ferito is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ferito is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ferito is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Ferito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferito.#SUB#
Ferito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ferito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Ferito wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie is pushing down on Ferito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferito is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferito is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferito is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ferito is defending well.
Ferito looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ferito is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Ferito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferito wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Ferito defends the submission attempt.
Ferito missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ferito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Ferito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferito has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ferito is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eliz Gracie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Mathis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathis throws a big counter combination but Delevi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mathis leaves Delevi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Delevi goes for a double leg but Mathis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mathis continues to drive forward.
Mathis throws a big counter combination but Delevi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Delevi shoots in for a takedown but Mathis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacob Mathis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Delevi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Delevi or perhaps it was just good defense by Mathis, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mathis gets tackled into the cage by Delevi. Delevi maintains the clinch.
Delevi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mathis's efforts to push away.
Mathis really is a fat lump.
A hook to the body from Mathis.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Delevi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Delevi tries to pull guard but Mathis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mathis wants to get back to striking at distance but Delevi won't allow it.
#BC2#
Delevi manages to break the clinch.
Delevi tries to clinch there but Mathis circles away.
Delevi tries for a takedown but Mathis circles away easily
and Mathis counters with a series of strikes. Delevi will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Delevi with that takedown attempt.
Delevi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mathis pinned against the cage. Mathis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Delevi shoots in but Mathis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Delevi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mathis's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Mathis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Delevi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delevi tries to clinch up
and Mathis counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Delevi wants to clinch up but Mathis keeps it at a distance.
Delevi scores with a one two! Mathis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Jacob Mathis has been cut.#CL2#
Delevi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Delevi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delevi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mathis is looking to break free of the clinch but Delevi has double underhooks. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Mathis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mathis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delevi smiles and moves away.
Delevi has his takedown stuffed
and Mathis counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Delevi clinches.
Mathis is trying to pull guard but Delevi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mathis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Delevi wants the takedown. Mathis is fighting it off but Delevi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mathis's guard against the cage.#ES#
Mathis pushes Delevi off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delevi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mathis backs up against the cage.
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 Jacob Mathis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacob Mathis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Delevi rushes Mathis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mathis wants to break free but Delevi has control.
Delevi blocks a body shot from Mathis.
Mathis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delevi avoids it.#BC#
Mathis breaks from the clinch.
Delevi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mathis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mathis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Delevi takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Delevi has clasped his hands together around Mathis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Delevi working the strikes but Mathis uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #ES#
Mathis pushes Delevi off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delevi is looking to slow Mathis down with leg kicks. #T1##TD2#
Delevi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mathis quickly recovers to half guard.
Mathis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mathis is staying active underneath Delevi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mathis is trying to stand back up but Delevi is controlling him
Mathis trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mathis actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
Mathis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Delevi shoots in and drives through. Mathis sprawls well.
Delevi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Mathis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Delevi counters with a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delevi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delevi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Delevi instigates a clinch.
Delevi wants a takedown.
Jacob Mathis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Delevi.
Mathis wants to break free but Delevi has control.
Delevi prevents Mathis from breaking the clinch.
Delevi lands an uppercut.
Mathis prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Mathis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delevi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Delevi obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delevi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mathis's efforts to push away.
Mathis throws a punch but it's blocked by Delevi.
Mathis is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Delevi.
Delevi is looking for a takedown.
Delevi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mathis prevents the takedown attempt.
Delevi fails to pull guard.
Mathis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Delevi.
Mathis is trying to break free.
Delevi looking for a takedown. #T4#
Mathis tries to pull guard but Delevi holds him up against the cage and eventually Mathis drops back down to his feet.
Delevi is trying to pull guard but Mathis has him pressed against the cage.
Mathis misses with the head strike.
Mathis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Mathis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delevi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Delevi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Delevi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Delevi manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Delevi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Mathis'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Delevi or perhaps it was just good defense by Mathis, which made it look bad.
Delevi misses with a takedown attempt - Mathis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Delevi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mathis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mathis is looking for a sweep.
Mathis gets back to half guard.#T1#
Mathis is looking to escape.
Mathis trying to hold on to Delevi's head to control him but Delevi postures up.
Delevi blocks the strikes from Mathis.
Mathis wants to get back to his feet.
Delevi controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Mathis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Delevi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Mathis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delevi cracks Mathis with an open hand slap.#T2#
Delevi shoots in for a double leg but Mathis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacob Mathis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Delevi.
Delevi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mathis swats away the attempt to clinch by Delevi.
Mathis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Delevi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacob Mathis is winning the standup battle so far.
Delevi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Delevi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mathis circles away quickly and effectively.
Mathis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Delevi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Delevi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Delevi has Mathis up against the cage in a clinch.
Delevi is trying to pull guard but Mathis has him pressed against the cage.
Mathis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mathis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mathis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathis is trying to break the clinch but Delevi is controlling him.#BC2#
Delevi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathis slips a jab from Delevi.
Mathis appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Delevi closes the distance and clinches.
Mathis is trying to break free.#T4##BC2#
Delevi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Mathis feints and as Delevi raises his hands in defense, Mathis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Delevi kicks Mathis off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delevi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mathis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Delevi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delevi misses with a series of wild punches.
Mathis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Delevi pushes Mathis up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio Delevi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Delevi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Delevi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanders dips to his left and cracks Lo Bianco with an uppercut!
Sanders shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lo Bianco eats them both and turns towards Sanders to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lo Bianco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lo Bianco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lo Bianco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanders pinned against the cage. Sanders gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kyle Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Lo Bianco.
Sanders throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Lo Bianco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lo Bianco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lo Bianco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lo Bianco.
Lo Bianco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lo Bianco working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Lo Bianco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lo Bianco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lo Bianco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders wants to improve his position but Lo Bianco is controlling well.
Lo Bianco winds up and cracks Sanders with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lo Bianco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lo Bianco 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.
Sanders knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lo Bianco on the ground.
Lo Bianco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanders on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanders tries to get out of the position.
Lo Bianco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lo Bianco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lo Bianco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Lo Bianco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lo Bianco is looking to advance position but Sanders won't allow it.
Lo Bianco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders taking some punishment here, with Lo Bianco in his half guard.
Lo Bianco lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Lo Bianco.
Lo Bianco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lo Bianco works his way into side control.
Sanders takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sanders gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Oooh a big shot lands for Lo Bianco! Sanders is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francesco Lo Bianco!
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