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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 16
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Susa fails with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Wasilkowsky lands a big shot that drops Susa! Can he finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like David Susa has been cut.
Susa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Susa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wasilkowsky presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wasilkowsky to keep the fight standing.
Wasilkowsky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Wasilkowsky.
Susa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wasilkowsky prevents it.
Albert Wasilkowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Susa.
Susa can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Susa pulls guard successfully.
Susa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasilkowsky's guard. #REVB##T1#
Susa content to stall in guard here.
Wasilkowsky wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Susa manages to pass to side control.
Susa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Susa controlling the action here.
Wasilkowsky is trying to stand up here but Susa is controlling him well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Susa lands a nice short elbow.
Wasilkowsky is trying to stand up here but Susa is controlling him well. #SU2#
Susa decides to return to a standing position.
Wasilkowsky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Susa looks winded!#CL#
Wasilkowsky closes the distance and pushes Susa back into the cage.
Susa takes an elbow to the temple.
Wasilkowsky lands an uppercut.
Susa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wasilkowsky prevents it.
Wasilkowsky lands a knee to the head.
Wasilkowsky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wasilkowsky lands an elbow inside.
Wasilkowsky lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Wasilkowsky connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up David Susa's cut even more.
Wasilkowsky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wasilkowsky.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wasilkowsky.
Wasilkowsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Wasilkowsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Susa ducks straight into an uppercut from Wasilkowsky and tumbles to the canvas! Its a flash knockdown though - Susa manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#
Susa is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above David Susa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasilkowsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Susa is still in real trouble! Can Wasilkowsky finish him?
Susa seems to have recovered his senses.
Susa keeping full guard, as Wasilkowsky tries to pass. #T4#
Susa working a defensive guard here.
Wasilkowsky wants to stand but Susa is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wasilkowsky throws a strike but Susa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Wasilkowsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Susa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Wasilkowsky as Susa shoots in.
David Susa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wasilkowsky keeps Susa at a distance using the push kick.
Wasilkowsky shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Susa takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Wasilkowsky sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Susa bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Wasilkowsky!
After winning the bout, Albert Wasilkowsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Rush moves in looking to clinch but Holjevac pushes him off.#TD#
Rush shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holjevac is trying to control but can't.
Rush 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.
Rush working Holjevac over with strikes.
Holjevac keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holjevac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rush. #SUB#
Rush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rush performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holjevac keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holjevac wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Rush seems to be looking for submissions.
Rush slows the pace down in half guard.
Holjevac trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Rush 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.
Rush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rush throwing shots but Holjevac is blocking nicely.
Holjevac wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rush in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Holjevac tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marion Rush!
In defeat, Nando Holjevac stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jebem vam boga vratit cu se jači'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Drobac drives through with a takedown into Costa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drobac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drobac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Costa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drobac wants to stand but Costa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Costa has his foot on Drobac's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drobac works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Costa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Drobac should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Costa has tightened it up now! Drobac should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wallace Costa!
A victorious Wallace Costa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Susa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Susa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Justice gets tackled into the cage by Susa. Susa maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Justice.
Susa effectively controlling the action here.
Susa jumps guard but Justice stands there with Susa around his waist. Susa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Justice - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Susa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Justice slowing the pace effectively.
Susa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Justice has him pressed against the cage.
Susa tries to score a body lock takedown but Justice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Justice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marko Susa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Justice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck for Susa with that takedown attempt.
Clifton Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Susa.
Susa shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense.
Susa stuffs the takedown attempt from Justice. Justice gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Susa stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Susa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Justice did well to prevent Susa getting side control.
Susa is nestled in close to Justice, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Susa is thwarting Justice's attempts to control the position.
Justice gets full guard.#SU2#
Susa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Justice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Susa.
It looked like Justice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Susa looks winded!
Susa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Justice checks it well.
Justice is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3##CL2#
Susa rushes Justice and presses him up against the cage.
Justice just leaning against Susa, taking a breather.
Susa is trying to pull guard but Justice has him pressed against the cage.
Justice is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Justice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Susa.
Susa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Justice smiles and moves away.
Susa misses with a wild body shot. #T4##CL2#
Susa rushes Justice and presses him up against the cage.
Susa is trying to maintain a safe position but Justice gets an underhook and turns Susa into the cage.#TD2#
Susa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Justice regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Justice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Susa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Justice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justice is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Susa dominated that round.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Susa fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Susa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Justice did well to prevent Susa getting side control.
Justice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Susa.
Marko Susa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Susa wants to control but Justice is keeping him busy.
Justice is trying to maintain the position but Susa is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susa is looking to advance position but Justice won't allow it.
Susa is breathing heavily.
Justice gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Justice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Susa defends well.
Susa wants to pass the guard but Justice is keeping the position.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Justice is working hard here to advance position.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Susa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Susa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Justice's closed guard. He's half up but Justice has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Justice pivots and extends the arm, Susa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Justice! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clifton Justice!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Watson Sr darts in looking for a takedown but Drobac gets double underhooks and turns Watson Sr into the cage.
Drobac is looking to clinch.
No luck for Watson Sr with that takedown attempt.
As Watson Sr tries to get set, Drobac tries to push him back and clinch up but Watson Sr manages to avoid the attempt.
Drobac shoots in looking for a takedown but Watson Sr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drobac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Watson Sr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drobac, pushing him back against the cage.
Watson Sr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drobac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watson Sr walks away with a smile on his face. Drobac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drobac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watson Sr throws a counter combo.#TD#
Drobac decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Watson Sr is controlling Drobac's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Watson Sr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drobac pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Watson Sr pushes Drobac off looking to stand but Drobac dives back in and keeps control.
Watson Sr is pressing down on Drobac's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drobac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson Sr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drobac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Drobac gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watson Sr shoots in looking for a takedown. Drobac tries to sprawl out of it but Watson Sr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drobac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drobac throws a counter high kick but Watson Sr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sasa Drobac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Watson Sr.#TD#
Drobac closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watson Sr did well to prevent Drobac getting side control.#ES2#
Watson Sr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Drobac is on him like a limpet, forcing Watson Sr back against the cage.
Watson Sr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drobac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Watson Sr is defending well.
Drobac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watson Sr walks away with a smile on his face. Drobac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Watson Sr drives through and clinches with Drobac against the cage.
#TD#
Drobac has hold of one of Watson Sr's legs. Watson Sr is fighting the takedown attempt but Drobac gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Watson Sr keeping moving, preventing Drobac from controlling successfully. #T3#
Watson Sr is pulling down on Drobac's head. It's preventing any offense from Drobac, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Watson Sr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson Sr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Drobac stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Drobac drives through with a takedown into Watson Sr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Drobac stopping the sweep attempt from Watson Sr.#SUB2#
Watson Sr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drobac defends it easily.#SUB2#
Watson Sr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drobac passes into side control.
Drobac lands some shots froms side control.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sasa Drobac will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Drobac.
Watson Sr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drobac pinned against the cage. Drobac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson Sr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Watson Sr has been cut.
Watson Sr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drobac defends well and Watson Sr ends up having to push Drobac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Watson Sr rushes Drobac and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drobac tries for a takedown but Watson Sr manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watson Sr as Drobac tries to tie him up.
Watson Sr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sasa Drobac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Watson Sr.#T1##BC#
Drobac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Watson Sr clinches.
Drobac jumps guard but Watson Sr stands there with Drobac around his waist. Drobac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watson Sr stalling the fight.
#TD#
Drobac lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Watson Sr has one foot on Drobac's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Watson Sr shoots in but Drobac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watson Sr moves in looking to clinch but Drobac pushes him off.
Watson Sr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watson Sr shoots for a double leg takedown but Drobac sprawls well. He's pushed Watson Sr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson Sr shoots in for a takedown but Drobac shows good takedown defense.
Watson Sr is breathing heavily.#TD#
Watson Sr gets caught flat footed, as Drobac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Watson Sr is working an open guard so Drobac takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Drobac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Watson Sr is looking to get back to his feet here but Drobac is keeping cool and he's managed to take Watson Sr's back.
Drobac lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Drobac.
#SUB#
Drobac has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Drobac looking to hold on to the position here but Watson Sr rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T3#
Drobac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Drobac has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Watson Sr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drobac trying to control but Watson Sr is working from the bottom.
Watson Sr keeping full guard, as Drobac tries to pass. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watson Sr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Watson Sr holds on and takes a little breather.
Drobac won't allow Watson Sr to sweep him here.
Watson Sr is pulling down on Drobac's head to control his posture.
Sasa Drobac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Drobac drops back, looking for a kneebar! Watson Sr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Watson Sr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Watson Sr! #REVB#
Watson Sr in side control, throwing shots but Drobac defends.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sasa Drobac will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Watson Sr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Watson Sr misses with a head kick.
Watson Sr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drobac defends well and Watson Sr ends up having to push Drobac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Watson Sr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drobac pinned against the cage. Drobac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Watson Sr closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Drobac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Watson Sr clinches up with Drobac and pushes him back against the cage.
Drobac tries to break the clinch but Watson Sr is controlling the position.
Watson Sr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drobac to keep the fight standing.
Sasa Drobac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Watson Sr.
Drobac is trying to stall.
#T1#
Drobac looking for a takedown.
Drobac is looking to control Watson Sr's arms but Watson Sr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drobac has his back to the cage.
Drobac is pressed up against the cage. Watson Sr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drobac down to the mat. Drobac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Watson Sr misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drobac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drobac tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson Sr swivels and escapes.
Watson Sr flicks out a counter leg kick but Drobac steps away.
Watson Sr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson Sr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drobac sprawls well. Drobac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson Sr gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson Sr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##CL2#
Watson Sr moves into the clinch successfully.
Drobac goes for a takedown attempt but Watson Sr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drobac doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Watson Sr counters by clinching up.
Watson Sr scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Watson Sr drags the fight down to the ground.
Drobac looking to sit in guard and control but Watson Sr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drobac is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Drobac being controlled here momentarily.
Watson Sr has a closed guard, preventing Drobac from standing up.
Drobac trying to control but Watson Sr is working from the bottom.
Watson Sr is controlling Drobac's posture.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watson Sr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kevin Watson Sr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sasa Drobac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Drobac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Watson Sr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drobac 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasa Drobac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Buster throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holjevac's head.
Holjevac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Buster tries to clinch but Holjevac moves out of range.
Buster tests Holjevac's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Holjevac gets a double leg takedown into Buster's guard.
Holjevac throws a strike but Buster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Holjevac has momentary wrist control but Buster slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buster trying to control but Holjevac is working from the bottom.
Holjevac can't keep his opponent in guard - Buster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holjevac wants to get back to full guard.
Holjevac is breathing heavily.
Holjevac is refusing to be controlled, as Buster sits in half guard. #T1#
Buster slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Buster wants to work for an arm triangle but Holjevac is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holjevac keeps working.
Holjevac is looking to improve his position.
Buster is keen to just control but Holjevac is a slippery customer.
Buster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Buster trying to control from half guard but Holjevac is working away.
Buster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holjevac taking some punishment here, with Buster in his half guard.
Buster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holjevac keeps working.
Buster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Holjevac that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Buster looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buster lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Buster is landing with some decent strikes but Holjevac is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Holjevac is rocked!
Buster loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Holjevac scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Buster land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Buster stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Block Buster!
The defeated Nando Holjevac had this to say: 'Jebem vam boga vratit cu se jači'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Slater avoids the head kick by Susa.
Slater dodges the punch combination from Susa.
#TD2#
Susa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slater's half guard.#ES#
Slater kicks off Susa and gets to his feet.
Susa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slater pinned against the cage. Slater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Susa closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Susa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Susa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Susa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slater up against the cage.
Slater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Susa is defending well.#TD#
Slater pulls guard effortlessly.
Slater is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Susa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2##TD#
Slater drives through with a takedown into guard.
Susa is looking to stand back up but Slater counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Susa. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susa trying to control but Slater postures up.
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.
Susa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Susa.
Slater postures up.
Susa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Susa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Susa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Susa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slater cracks Susa with a solid left hand.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Susa is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Susa stands up from Slater's guard - Susa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Susa misses with a takedown attempt - Slater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hipolito Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Susa.
Susa looks winded!#T4##CL2#
Susa closes the distance and pushes Slater back into the cage.
Susa tries to pull guard but Slater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Slater gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Susa regains guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Susa is trying to keep Slater in close.
#ES2#
Susa has his feet on Slater's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Susa gets caught flat footed, as Slater shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hipolito Slater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Susa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slater did well to prevent Susa getting side control.
Slater wants to improve his position but Susa is controlling well.
Slater avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Susa.
Susa wants to pass the guard but Slater is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susa trying to control from half guard but Slater is working away.
Susa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Slater wants to hold on but Susa pushes him away.
Susa landing strikes from the mount and Slater is in trouble!
Slater holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Susa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Susa landing strikes from the mount.
Slater bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Susa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
Susa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slater stands up over Susa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Susa holds on and takes a little breather.
Susa wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Susa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Susa trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Susa preventing the sweep.
Susa controlling from the top position.
Slater keeping full guard, as Susa tries to pass. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Susa postures up.
Susa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Susa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susa shoots in for a takedown but Slater shows good takedown defense.
Marko Susa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater goes for a double leg but Susa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Susa continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Susa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Susa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Susa clinches with his opponent.
Susa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slater prevents it.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Susa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slater tries to pull guard but Susa holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Slater is trying to trip Susa. He has hold of a leg but Susa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Slater persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Susa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Susa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Susa is pulling down on Slater's head to control his posture.
Slater preventing the sweep. #T1#
Susa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
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.
Susa 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.
Slater is working Susa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Susa looking for a guillotine here but Slater defends easily.
Slater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slater working some strikes from top position.
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Susa.#SUB#
Slater drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Susa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slater has Susa in his guard.#REVB#
Susa content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Slater trying to control the position here.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Susa from controlling successfully.
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susa is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Susa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Susa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater has a closed guard, preventing Susa from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Susa controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Susa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slater, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hipolito Slater.
I think Slater 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hipolito Slater!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Reyes gets a takedown into half guard.
Holjevac has a hand on Reyes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reyes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Holjevac wants to hold on but Reyes pushes him away.
Reyes looking to finish Holjevac with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holjevac!
Reyes cracks Holjevac with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Reyes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holjevac can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#
Holjevac is rocked!
A big strike lands for Reyes! That's really hurt Holjevac and he's turned his back - Reyes keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Reyes jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nestor Reyes!
Nando Holjevac was interviewed post fight and said 'Jebem vam boga vratit cu se jači'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Minic closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Blake Rojas has been cut.
No luck for Minic with that takedown attempt.
Rojas throws a quick counter head kick but Minic was just out of range.
Boris Minic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rojas pushes Minic up against the cage in a clinch.
Minic tries to land a knee to the head but Rojas blocks with his arms.
Minic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rojas's efforts to push away.#TD#
Rojas manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Minic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Minic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Minic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rojas seems keen to control Minic's posture.
Rojas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rojas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rojas controls Minic momentarily but Minic frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minic tries for a takedown but Rojas circles away easily#TD#
and Rojas counters with a takedown into side control.
Minic is looking to regain half guard here but Rojas keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Minic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Minic tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Rojas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rojas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rojas tries for a kimura but Minic is defending well. #T3#
Rojas has control of an arm but Minic manages to advance to Rojas's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rojas grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Minic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rojas just trying to survive but Minic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Minic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Minic looks winded!#SUB2#
Minic is looking for the choke from the back position but Rojas is controlling his hands well. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Minic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rojas is really stuck here.
Rojas is trying to get back to his feet but Minic has full control of the position and if anything, Rojas has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Minic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#ES#
Rojas manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #TD#
Rojas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rojas lands in his opponent's guard.
Rojas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas sitting in guard here, content to control.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boris Minic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Rojas's cut.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Rojas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rojas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Rojas tries for a kimura but Minic is defending well.
Rojas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Minic down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rojas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rojas working away.#T1#
Rojas wants to control but Minic is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rojas tries for a kimura but Minic is defending well.
Minic is looking for a sweep.
Blake Rojas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rojas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rojas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minic regains half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Minic is defending against the submission attempts here by Rojas.
Minic is trying to control but can't.
Rojas slips a nice elbow through Minic's hands, connecting with Minic's forehead.
Rojas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB#
Rojas 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.
Minic trying to control but Rojas postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Minic is looking to get back to is feet but Rojas passes into side control.
Minic is looking for a sweep.
Minic is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Rojas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rojas advances to full mount.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Rojas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Rojas'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Rojas as Minic shoots in.
Minic misses with a takedown attempt - Rojas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Minic has managed to clinch.
Minic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blake Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Minic.#BC#
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boris Minic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Minic.#CL#
Rojas moves into the clinch.
Minic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rojas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Minic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Rojas gets a clinch. #BC#
Rojas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rojas has closed the distance and engaged Minic in a clinch.
Minic has Rojas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rojas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Minic is looking to break free of the clinch but Rojas has double underhooks.
Minic is trying to break the clinch but Rojas has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minic can do to turn this around?#T2#
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Minic is predictable there #TD#
and Rojas counters with a shoot takedown. Minic fights it but they end up in guard.
Rojas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Rojas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Minic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rojas has Minic in his guard.#REVB##ES#
Rojas pushes Minic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Rojas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Rojas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rojas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Rojas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Minic keeping moving, preventing Rojas from controlling successfully.
Minic managing to control the position.
Minic wants to control but Rojas passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minic trying to control but Rojas postures up.
Minic is looking for a sweep. Rojas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rojas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minic is just riding it out for now. Rojas eventually gives up the hold.
Minic is trying to maintain the position but Rojas is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rojas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Rojas!
In defeat, Boris Minic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jebite se svi po redu'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Castro has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Castro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Susa from controlling successfully.
Susa looking to pass the guard.
Susa trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro wants to sweep here but Susa controlling him for the moment.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Susa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Susa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Castro controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castro throws a head kick but Susa moves out of range.
#CL2#
Susa drives through and clinches with Castro against the cage.
Castro tries to pull guard but Susa won't allow it.
Susa trying to control the position but instead, Castro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Susa into the cage.#TD2#
Susa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Castro is trying to keep an underhook but Susa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Susa winds up and cracks Castro with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Castro moves into full guard.
#T2#
Castro keeping moving, preventing Susa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Castro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Susa has passed into half guard!
Susa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Susa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working. #T3#
Castro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castro is not content to let Susa control the position.
Castro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Susa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Susa's back!#SUB#
Castro looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Castro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Castro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4##SUB#
Susa showing good submission defense here.
Castro is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Castro gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Castro gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Castro apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD2#
Susa gets a double leg takedown into Castro's guard.
Castro really is a fat lump.
Castro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Susa.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susa is one step ahead there.
Susa throws a strike but Castro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Susa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Castro dominated that round.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Castro instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Susa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
Susa with the counter takedown but Castro avoids it easily.
Susa lands with a straight right. Castro didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Castro forces Susa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Castro jumps guard and drags Susa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castro is proving hard to escape from.
Susa trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castro can't keep his opponent in guard - Susa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Castro wants to get back to full guard but Susa has passed into side control.
Castro can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro is not content to let Susa control the position.
Castro stops Susa from passing to mount.
Harvey Castro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Susa landing strikes.
Castro seems a little lost for a moment, as Susa dominates the positioning.
Castro is looking to reverse the position.
Castro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Susa is trying to control the action in half guard but Castro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castro is trying to stand up here but Susa is controlling him well.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Castro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Susa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Susa throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Castro counters with a single leg into guard. Susa didn't expect that.
Castro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Castro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Susa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Susa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Susa! #REVB##T4#
Castro regains half guard, as Susa was trying to land strikes.
Susa trying to control from Castro's half guard. Castro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Susa trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Castro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Susa stacks Castro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Susa!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harvey Castro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Susa scores with a takedown into Castro's guard.#ES#
Castro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Susa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Castro fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Castro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Susa uses from the top position.
Castro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Castro is working an open guard so Susa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Susa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Castro is staying active underneath Susa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Susa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Castro is not content to let Susa control the position.#SUB#
Castro with the active half guard here but Susa passes nicely into side control.
The referee asks Susa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Susa prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Susa trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Castro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castro holds on to Susa's head and controls the position momentarily.
Susa throws a strike aimed at the side of Castro's head but Castro avoids it well.#T3#
Castro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Susa with the ground and pound but Castro regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Susa trying to control from half guard but Castro is working away.
Castro gets full guard.#SUB#
Susa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Susa wants to get up but he can't break Castro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Susa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Susa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Susa trying to control the position but Castro is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harvey Castro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castro, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Castro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Rusu shoots in for a takedown but Holjevac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holjevac.
Holjevac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rusu tries to avoid it but Holjevac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rusu to the ground. Rusu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Holjevac shoots in and gets a takedown into Rusu's guard.#ES2#
Rusu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Rusu drives through and clinches with Holjevac against the cage.
Holjevac is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nando Holjevac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Holjevac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rusu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Holjevac shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holjevac showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Holjevac 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.
#T1#
Holjevac drops an elbow to the side of Rusu's head. #SUB#
Holjevac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rusu defends it well.
Holjevac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rusu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holjevac is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rusu trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Holjevac wants to work for an arm triangle but Rusu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holjevac is looking to stall here but Rusu recovers full guard.
Rusu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holjevac wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Holjevac tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusu is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Holjevac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rusu connects with a high kick.
Holjevac misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rusu counters by moving into the clinch.
Rusu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Holjevac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holjevac throws a series of punches but Rusu avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Holjevac closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rusu to the mat! Rusu manages to get full guard.
Rusu working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Holjevac trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holjevac wants to stand but Rusu is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holjevac trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Costel Rusu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Holjevac shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rusu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rusu jumps guard but Holjevac turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rusu is trying to pull guard but Holjevac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rusu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holjevac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holjevac misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Holjevac breaks from the clinch.
Rusu is breathing heavily.
Holjevac throws a nice looking combination but Rusu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rusu throws a counter combo.#T1#
Holjevac shoots and misses #CL2#
and Rusu counters by clinching up. #BC#
Holjevac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rusu blocks a low kick nicely.
Holjevac lands a front kick.#TD#
Holjevac closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rusu quickly recovers to half guard.
Holjevac wants to get back to his feet.
Rusu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holjevac looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Holjevac looks to land a strike but Rusu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Holjevac postures up.
Rusu keeping moving, preventing Holjevac from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Holjevac is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rusu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rusu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Holjevac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rusu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rusu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Holjevac looking to control.
Rusu throws a big right hand that misses.
Holjevac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rusu on the ground.
Rusu postures up.
Rusu throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holjevac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rusu tries for a takedown but Holjevac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nando Holjevac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costel Rusu.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holjevac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holjevac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holjevac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holjevac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holjevac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusu.#TD#
Holjevac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rusu's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holjevac is thwarting Rusu's attempts to control the position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Costel Rusu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Holjevac fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Rusu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rusu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holjevac.
Holjevac shoots in for a takedown but Rusu shows good takedown defense.
Rusu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holjevac.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nando Holjevac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rusu closes the distance and clinches.
Rusu slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Holjevac.
Holjevac effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Holjevac jumps guard but Rusu stands there with Holjevac around his waist. Holjevac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holjevac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rusu to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Rusu jumps into guard, dragging Holjevac to the mat.
Holjevac trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Rusu has momentary wrist control but Holjevac slips an elbow through the middle.
Holjevac wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holjevac wants to pass the guard but Rusu is keeping the position.
Holjevac works over Rusu with some ground and pound from guard.
Holjevac trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Holjevac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rusu trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holjevac looks to clinch
and Rusu counters with a left and a right that stings Holjevac.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holjevac but Holjevac pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##TD#
Holjevac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holjevac is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holjevac working the ground and pound from side control.
Holjevac lands an elbow.
Rusu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rusu is not content to let Holjevac control the position. #T4#
Rusu is looking to regain half guard here but Holjevac keeps moving and retains side control.
Holjevac landing a few strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu is not content to let Holjevac control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Costel Rusu.
I've got Rusu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Costel Rusu!
Our winner, Costel Rusu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nando Holjevac spoke after the fight, saying 'Jebem vam boga vratit cu se jači'.
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