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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1# Filipowicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bastad, before circling back to the center of the mat. Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Filipowicz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bastad tries to clinch up. As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all. Bastad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filipowicz's waist but Filipowicz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastad off to one side. As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bastad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice sprawl there from Filipowicz as Bastad shoots in. Bastad tries to clinch up but Filipowicz circles away and keeps his distance. Filipowicz throws a counter combo. Bastad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all. Nice takedown defense from Filipowicz. No joy for Bastad on that attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bastad looks to land a left hand but Filipowicz moved out of range nicely. Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bastad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bastad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipowicz swivels and escapes. Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bastad. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bastad. Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bastad is defended easily by Filipowicz.#TD# Bastad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Filipowicz wants to control but Bastad is keeping busy and won't allow it. Filipowicz is looking for a sweep. Bastad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Filipowicz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Filipowicz has his hands clasped together around Bastad's back. He's all about the action. Filipowicz tries to roll over but Bastad keeps him under control.#T2# Filipowicz wants to control but Bastad is keeping busy.
Filipowicz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB# Bastad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Filipowicz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bastad. Filipowicz wants to improve his position but Bastad is controlling well.
Filipowicz landing strikes from the bottom. Filipowicz is looking for a sweep. Bastad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Bastad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Filipowicz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bastad. Filipowicz is trying to maintain the position but Bastad is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Filipowicz punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Filipowicz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Filipowicz is trying to maintain the position but Bastad is very close to passing his half guard. Filipowicz tries to roll over but Bastad keeps him under control.#SUB# Bastad is working for a kimura but Filipowicz is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Filipowicz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Filipowicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bastad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Filipowicz tries to get to full guard but Bastad has control of the leg. Bastad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filipowicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Bastad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Filipowicz tries to roll over but Bastad keeps him under control.#SUB# Bastad 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.
Filipowicz lands with a few short shots to the body. Filipowicz lands a couple of sideways elbows. #SUB# Bastad is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Bastad is trying to work for a kimura but Filipowicz is defending well.
Filipowicz trying to control here.
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 Chris Bastad will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Bastad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipowicz defends it nicely. Filipowicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bastad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bastad fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD# Bastad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Filipowicz is looking to improve his position.
Bastad trying to control from half guard but Filipowicz is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Filipowicz is looking to control Bastad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Filipowicz avoid being mounted? Filipowicz wants to get back to full guard. Bastad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filipowicz can do to turn this around?#SUB# Bastad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB# Bastad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Filipowicz landing rabbit punches to the side of Bastad's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. Filipowicz missing with punches from the bottom.
Filipowicz wants to control but Bastad is keeping busy and won't allow it. Filipowicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Filipowicz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Filipowicz punching from the bottom.
Bastad is thwarting Filipowicz's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Bastad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Bastad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Filipowicz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Filipowicz striking from half guard on the bottom. Filipowicz is trying to get back to full guard. Filipowicz is trying to maintain the position but Bastad is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Bastad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filipowicz has managed to free his arm - good work. Bastad prevents Filipowicz from improving his position.#SUB# Bastad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filipowicz is just riding it out for now. Bastad eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Bastad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filipowicz defends it well. #T3##SUB# Bastad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filipowicz has managed to free his arm - good work. Filipowicz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB# Bastad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filipowicz defends it well. Filipowicz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB# Bastad wants to work for an arm triangle but Filipowicz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Filipowicz wants to get back to full guard. Filipowicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bastad is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Bastad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filipowicz defends it well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Bastad prevents Filipowicz from improving his position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipowicz can do anything to dispel that myth. Filipowicz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Filipowicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chris Bastad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Filipowicz striking from half guard on the bottom. #SUB# Bastad is looking for a kimura but Filipowicz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bastad to get the leverage. Filipowicz trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Bastad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filipowicz has managed to free his arm - good work. Filipowicz wants to control but Bastad is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Filipowicz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bastad dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Filipowicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bastad. Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bastad looks for a takedown but Filipowicz sprawls well. As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all. Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bastad fails with a takedown attempt. Bastad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipowicz sprawls well. Filipowicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bastad gets slowly back to his feet. Filipowicz throws a counter combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bastad. 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. Bastad wants to clinch up but Filipowicz keeps it at a distance. Filipowicz throws a counter combo. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bastad is defended easily by Filipowicz. Bastad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipowicz avoids it really well and circles away. Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bastad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Bastad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipowicz but Filipowicz pushes him off and we're back to square one. Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bastad shoots in but no luck this time. Bastad shoots in for a takedown but Filipowicz shows good takedown defense. Bastad fails with a takedown attempt. Bastad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipowicz paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bastad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipowicz circles away. Filipowicz throws a counter combo. Bastad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipowicz tries to avoid it but Bastad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipowicz to the ground. Filipowicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all. Bastad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipowicz as he jumps to the side. #T2# Filipowicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bastad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filipowicz's waist but Filipowicz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastad off to one side. Filipowicz throws a counter combo. Filipowicz circles away from the clinch attempt and Filipowicz counters with a three punch combo that has Bastad backing up. Bastad nods at Filipowicz to acknowledge the strikes. Bastad shoots in looking for a takedown. Filipowicz tries to sprawl out of it but Bastad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Filipowicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bastad is looking to clinch but Filipowicz is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bastad fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bastad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipowicz tries to avoid it but Bastad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipowicz to the ground. Filipowicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bastad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipowicz circles away. Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.#T3# Filipowicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bastad, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bastad is looking to clinch but Filipowicz is avoiding it.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bastad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bastad shoots in but Filipowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily. Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bastad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bastad tries for a takedown but Filipowicz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bastad. Bastad moves in looking to clinch but Filipowicz pushes him off. Filipowicz keeps the fight on the outside. Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here. Bastad is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bastad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipowicz as he jumps to the side. Filipowicz throws a counter combo.#T4# Filipowicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bastad. Filipowicz throws a counter combo. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bastad is defended easily by Filipowicz. As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all. Filipowicz leaves Bastad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Bastad or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipowicz, which made it look bad. Filipowicz stuffs the takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bastad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipowicz as he jumps to the side. Tymoteusz Filipowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fight stays on the outside here - Bastad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight! Tymoteusz Filipowicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bastad 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:28 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:28 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CCR 44
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Bastad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frost should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Frost manages to get back to half guard.#SUB# Bastad seems to be looking for submissions.
Frost wants to improve his position but Bastad is controlling well.
#SUB# Bastad is working for a submission of some sort.
Frost wants to improve his position but Bastad is controlling well.
Frost makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frost. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bastad passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# Bastad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Frost tries to bench press Bastad off him but Bastad keeps the position. #T1# Frost is trying to control Bastad's posture but Bastad avoids it. Frost tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Bastad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frost, who protects the arm well. Frost is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Bastad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bastad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Bastad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frost, who protects the arm well. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T2# Frost gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Frost is looking for a sweep. Bastad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bastad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Frost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Bastad 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.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB# Bastad is looking for a kimura but Frost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bastad to get the leverage. #SUB# Bastad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Bastad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well. #SUB# Bastad is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Frost makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frost.#SUB2# Frost is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bastad has his hands clasped together but Frost extends and breaks Bastad's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Frost.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jony Frost!
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Event:
CCR 41
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1# Bastad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Surprise circles away.#TD# Surprise gets caught napping as Bastad dives in and scores a takedown. Surprise manages to retain guard. Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Surprise has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bastad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Surprise is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Bastad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Surprise defends well. Surprise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastad swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Bastad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Surprise postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Surprise lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Surprise postures up and lands a big shot to Bastad's brow. Surprise wants to control from the top but Bastad keeps moving. Surprise working some strikes from top position.#T1# Surprise postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bastad keeping moving, preventing Surprise from controlling successfully. #SUB# Bastad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Surprise gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Surprise postures up and lands a big shot to Bastad's brow. Surprise pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastad is keeping the position for now. Surprise is in close to Bastad's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Bastad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Surprise is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Bastad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Surprise passes into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bastad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2# Bastad is thwarting Surprise's attempts to control the position. Bastad wants to pass to mount but Surprise is defending the position. Surprise is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bastad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bastad's back!#SUB2# Surprise working for the choke. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bastad wants to escape the position.
Bastad is trapped and Surprise is scoring with shots to the head and body. Surprise landing with strikes. Bastad tries to escape the position.
#SUB2# Surprise is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bastad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bastad for a finish. Surprise lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Surprise trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bastad doesn't escape. Surprise lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bastad hold on?!
#SUB2# Bastad showing good submission defense here.
Surprise looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#SUB2# Surprise is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bastad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bastad for a finish. Surprise is working the ground and pound. Can Bastad escape?#SUB2# Bastad defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bastad looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4# Surprise is trying to stick to Bastad's back but Bastad is turning into Surprise. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Surprise's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bastad. Surprise is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Surprise is nestled in close to Bastad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bastad moves into full guard.
#SUB# Bastad working for a triangle but Surprise defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Bastad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Surprise defends well. Surprise looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
WhatA Surprise dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Surprise leaves Bastad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bastad fails with the takedown and Surprise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Surprise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastad doesn't seem bothered though. Surprise has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bastad with a lazy takedown attempt and Surprise counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bastad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Surprise moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2# It looks like Chris Bastad has been cut. Surprise jabs Bastad to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bastad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Surprise finds it's way round the side to connect with Bastad's head. Bastad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bastad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Surprise swivels and escapes.#CL2# Surprise gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Surprise pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2# Surprise drops Bastad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bastad looks back up at him and smiles so Surprise waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Bastad is rocked! Surprise lands with a good body shot.#CL2# Surprise closes the distance and clinches. Surprise lands a body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A right hook to the body lands for Surprise.
#T1# Surprise lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2# Surprise pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. WhatA Surprise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Surprise is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2# Chris Bastad's cut is getting worse.#CL2# Surprise has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Surprise obliges. Surprise stalling against the cage.
Surprise unloads a knee to the mid-section. Surprise lands an uppercut. Surprise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Surprise lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Surprise throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2# Surprise breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Surprise connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Oh Bastad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Surprise drops Bastad with a huge uppercut! Bastad drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Surprise is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WhatA Surprise!
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Event:
CCR 37
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Young dives in and scores a takedown into Bastad's guard. Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastad is retaining full guard. Bastad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Bastad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Bastad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Young looking to improve position, pressing down on Bastad's thigh with his hand. Bastad seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Young paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Young's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bastad picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Bastad!
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Event:
CCR 33
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1# Juricic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bastad with a lazy takedown attempt #TD# and Juricic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bastad! Juricic is looking to take a break and control but Bastad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bastad is looking for a sweep. Juricic working the body and head with strikes. Bastad takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Juricic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bastad on the ground. Juricic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Bastad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Juricic looks up at the clock and then as Bastad takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Juricic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bastad is looking to reverse the position. Bastad manages to get back to half guard. Juricic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bastad is looking to control Juricic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bastad avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Bastad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Juricic is keen to just control but Bastad is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Juricic working over Bastad with some ground and pound. Bastad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Juricic wants to take a breather but Bastad is having none of it. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Juricic lands a nice short elbow.#CUT# It looks like Chris Bastad has been cut. Juricic is trying to control the action in half guard but Bastad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Juricic throwing shots but Bastad is blocking nicely. Juricic winds up and cracks Bastad with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bastad has hold of Juricic's hands but Juricic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2# Bastad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juricic pulls his head out easily. The fighters are battling for position here. Bastad manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Juricic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bastad's guard. Juricic slips a nice elbow through Bastad's hands, connecting with Bastad's forehead. Nice strikes from Juricic there. Juricic lands strikes from half guard. Juricic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# Bastad is looking for a sweep. Juricic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Juricic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Juricic scoring with strikes to the body and head. 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! Juricic is trying to control the action in half guard but Bastad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Juricic lands a nice short elbow. Juricic drops an elbow to the side of Bastad's head. Juricic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Juricic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Juricic controlling the pace. Bastad taking some punishment here, with Juricic in his half guard. Juricic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# Bastad actively working from the bottom here. Juricic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bastad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3# Bastad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Juricic scores with a couple of nice shots. Bastad is looking to improve his position.
Juricic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. 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. Juricic connects with a nice short shot to Bastad's temple. Juricic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Juricic slips a nice elbow through Bastad's hands, connecting with Bastad's forehead.#SUB2# Bastad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bastad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bastad. Bastad is trying to keep Juricic in close.
Juricic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4# Bastad keeping moving, preventing Juricic from controlling successfully. Juricic stopping the sweep attempt from Bastad. Juricic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Juricic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bastad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juricic works over Bastad with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT# That has opened up Chris Bastad's cut even more.#SUB2# Bastad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juricic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juricic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bastad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bastad looks winded! Bastad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juricic's guard. #REVB##SUB# Juricic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bastad defends well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andro Juricic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chris Bastad's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bastad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bastad fails with a takedown attempt. Bastad blocks a head kick by Juricic.
Bastad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Juricic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastad doesn't seem bothered though. Juricic thuds his right hand into Bastad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Chris Bastad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bastad tries to clinch but Juricic moves out of range. Bastad closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Juricic counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Juricic lands a nice forearm strike. Juricic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bastad some visible discomfort.
Bastad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Juricic wants to control but Bastad is keeping him busy. We've been hearing that Juricic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1# Bastad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Bastad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Juricic is thwarting Bastad's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Bastad actively working from the bottom here. Bastad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Juricic stands and throws Bastad's legs to the side, diving into side control. Juricic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bastad some visible discomfort.
#CUT# The cut above Chris Bastad's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Juricic working the head with strikes. Bastad sneaks back into half guard.#T2# Juricic scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bastad is looking for a sweep. Juricic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Juricic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Bastad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andro Juricic!
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Event:
CCR 29
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1# Bastad has a takedown stuffed. Chuvalo works Bastad's body with a nice hook. Bastad wants to clinch and Chuvalo counters with a stiff right hand. Bastad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Chuvalo.#CUT2# It looks like Chris Bastad has been cut. Chuvalo jabs Bastad to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nice shot lands for Chuvalo. Bastad has his takedown stuffed and Chuvalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chuvalo connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. BOOM! Chuvalo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bastad. Bastad tries to recover but Chuvalo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bastad lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Chuvalo! George Chuvalo took some time post fight to say the following; 'GET SOME!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 27
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1# A slow jab from Joey misses its intended target. Bastad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Joey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastad was well out of range. Poor timing from Joey. No luck for Bastad with that takedown attempt. Joey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bastad tries to close the distance and clinch but Joey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bastad darts in looking for a takedown but Joey gets double underhooks and turns Bastad into the cage. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bastad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bastad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Joey throws a right hand that Bastad ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastad also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joey lands a head shot. Joey scores with a one two! Bastad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2# It looks like Chris Bastad has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bastad looks for a takedown but Joey sprawls well. Joey throws a series of punches but Bastad avoids them all with ease. Nice sprawl there from Joey as Bastad shoots in.#T1# Bastad takes one on the button. Chris Bastad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joey misses with a looping right. Joey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Nice takedown defense from Joey. No joy for Bastad on that attempt. Bastad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joey finds it's way round the side to connect with Bastad's head. Joey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bastad. Bastad walks into a straight right hand from Joey. Joey lands a head shot. Bastad takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2# Chris Bastad's cut is getting worse. Joey connects with a nice looking jab.
Bastad fails with a takedown attempt. Joey with the counter takedown but Bastad avoids it easily. Bastad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. This has been an exciting period of action! Bastad shoots in looking for a takedown. Joey tries to sprawl out of it but Bastad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2# Joey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bastad wants to clinch#TD2# and Joey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB# Bastad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastad is breathing heavily. Joey wants to get up but he can't break Bastad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Bastad looking for a triangle here. Joey is fighting it but it looks tight! Bastad pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Joey is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chris Bastad!
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Event:
CCR 22
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1# Iskandar keeps the fight on the outside. Iskandar connects with a crisp jab. Iskandar misses with a body shot.
Bastad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bastad tries for a takedown but Iskandar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Iskandar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. No luck for Bastad with that takedown attempt. Iskandar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bastad fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bastad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bastad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iskandar defends well and Bastad ends up having to push Iskandar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Iskandar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2# It looks like Chris Bastad has been cut. Bastad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iskandar as he avoids it easily. Bastad closes the distance and clinches up with Iskandar, looking for a takedown. Bastad pushes Iskandar against the cage but Iskandar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Iskandar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bastad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iskandar circles away. Bastad shoots in and drives through. Iskandar sprawls well. And Iskandar tries to counter it with a takedown but Bastad pushes his down on his head and steps out. Iskandar stalks Bastad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bastad's face. Bastad staggers backwards, shaken. 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! Bastad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Bastad fails in his attempt to clinch. Bastad is looking to clinch but Iskandar is avoiding it.
Benedikt Iskandar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Bastad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bastad is breathing heavily. Bastad walks into a jab. Iskandar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iskandar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bastad defends it well. Bastad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iskandar tries to avoid it but Bastad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iskandar to the ground. Iskandar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Iskandar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Iskandar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Iskandar jabs at Bastad's body. Iskandar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2# Chris Bastad's cut is getting worse. Iskandar is working the combinations to good effect here. A jab lands there for Iskandar.#ROC2# Bastad is rocked! 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! Iskandar connects with a superb combination that knocks Bastad out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Iskandar before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bastad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benedikt Iskandar! A very excited looking Benedikt Iskandar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CCR 19
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1# Surprise scores with a shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Surprise has eaten all the pies! Surprise scores with a hook to the body. Bastad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2# Surprise moves into the clinch successfully.
Surprise lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Chris Bastad has been cut. Bastad jumps guard but Surprise stands there with Bastad around his waist. Bastad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Surprise as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2# Surprise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bastad shoots in for a double leg but Surprise sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bastad is breathing heavily. Surprise punishes Bastad's body with a nice straight punch. Surprise keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bastad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Surprise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastad moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Surprise lands with a nice combination. Bastad backs away looking to recover. Surprise connects with a right hand. Bastad shakes it off.#CUT2# Chris Bastad's cut is getting worse.#KD2# Surprise drops Bastad with a beautiful combination! Bastad stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Surprise is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Bastad is rocked! We've been hearing reports that Bastad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Surprise lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Bastad falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). WhatA Surprise!
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