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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Liu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
Emerson gets underhooks to prevent Liu's takedown attempt.
Liu fails to pull guard.
Liu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emerson walks away with a smile on his face. Liu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Liu.#CL2#
Liu gets a clinch.
Liu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Emerson can't get the takedown.
Liu trying to control the position but instead, Emerson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liu into the cage.
Emerson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Emerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Emerson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Emerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Liu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Liu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Liu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Emerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liu is in Emerson's guard.#SU2#
Liu gets to his feet. Emerson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Liu with a poor takedown
and Emerson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emerson letting Liu take a breather here.#BC#
Emerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
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!#CL#
Emerson closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
Liu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emerson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Emerson has double underhooks.
Liu looks winded!#T3#
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emerson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liu has him pressed against the cage.
Emerson is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liu tries to score a body lock takedown but Emerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Liu to work.
Liu is trying to push Emerson away but Emerson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liu stalling in the clinch.
Liu gets underhooks to prevent Emerson's takedown attempt.
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Emerson really is a fat lump.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emerson looking for a takedown.
Emerson tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Liu moves into the clinch.
Emerson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Emerson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Emerson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Liu being controlled here momentarily.
Liu wants to control from the top but Emerson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Liu goes for a double leg but Emerson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emerson continues to drive forward.
Liu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emerson defends it nicely.
Emerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Emerson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Liu closes the distance and pushes Emerson back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Emerson is keeping busy.
Liu wants a takedown.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Liu.#T1#
Liu keeps control of Emerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jimmy Liu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emerson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emerson blocks an uppercut.
Liu jumps guard but Emerson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Emerson pulls Liu into guard.
Emerson is pulling down on Liu's head to control his posture.
Liu looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Emerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emerson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emerson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Emerson has control of Liu's left arm, preventing Liu from doing any damage. #SUB#
Emerson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Emerson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emerson has momentary wrist control but Liu slips an elbow through the middle.
Liu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liu chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Liu preventing the sweep.
Emerson wants to stand but Liu is controlling the position.
Emerson managing to control the position. #SUB#
Emerson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Liu has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Liu 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.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emerson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Liu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Emerson to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Emerson. No joy for Liu on that attempt.
Robin Emerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu darts in looking for a takedown but Emerson gets double underhooks and turns Liu into the cage. #CL2#
Liu gets a clinch.
Liu can't get the takedown.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Liu.
Emerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Emerson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Emerson breaks from the clinch.
Liu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Emerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Robin Emerson has been cut.#CL#
Emerson clinches up against the cage.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Liu tries to break free but Emerson pushes him back against the cage.
Emerson tries to circle away but Liu has him pinned against the cage.
Liu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Liu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emerson after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Liu is trying to force a seperation but Emerson has the dominant position.
Liu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emerson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emerson is trying to force a seperation but Liu has the dominant position.#TD#
Emerson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Emerson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Liu controlling the position well. #T3#
Liu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emerson.
Emerson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Liu is trying to stand.
Jimmy Liu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emerson stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Liu closes the distance and clinches.
Liu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Emerson wants to break free but Liu has control.
Emerson wants a takedown.
Emerson can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Robin Emerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Liu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Emerson gets tackled into the cage by Liu. Liu maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Emerson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Emerson blocks a head kick by Bajrovic.
Bajrovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emerson tries to avoid it but Bajrovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emerson to the ground. Emerson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emerson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emerson throws a hook but Bajrovic blocks it.
Emerson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Adnan Bajrovic has been cut.#CL2#
Bajrovic pushes Emerson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bajrovic breaks the clinch.
Bajrovic has a takedown stuffed.
Emerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajrovic closes the distance and clinches up with Emerson, looking for a takedown. Bajrovic pushes Emerson against the cage but Emerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emerson tries to counter with a takedown but Bajrovic is quick to defend against it.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adnan Bajrovic.
Bajrovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emerson tries to counter with a takedown but Bajrovic is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Bajrovic has closed the distance and engaged Emerson in a clinch.
#T1#
Bajrovic fails to pull guard.
Bajrovic is trying to pull guard but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Emerson manages to break the clinch.
Bajrovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Emerson.
Bajrovic avoids the head kick by Emerson.
Emerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bajrovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emerson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bajrovic just manages to avoid it.
Bajrovic shoots in but Emerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Emerson enables Bajrovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Emerson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Emerson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bajrovic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bajrovic being controlled against the cage.
Bajrovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bajrovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bajrovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bajrovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bajrovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Bajrovic letting Emerson take a breather here.
Bajrovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emerson up against the cage.
Emerson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emerson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bajrovic after a bit of a struggle.
Emerson is trying to maintain a safe position but Bajrovic gets an underhook and turns Emerson into the cage.
Emerson can't break the clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bajrovic lands a body shot.
Bajrovic is struggling to control the position.
Bajrovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bajrovic.
Bajrovic is trying to pull guard but Emerson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Emerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emerson tries to circle away but Bajrovic has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bajrovic slows down the pace here.
Emerson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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 Robin Emerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adnan Bajrovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Emerson leaves Bajrovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bajrovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bajrovic.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adnan Bajrovic.#CL2#
Emerson tries to keep at a distance but Bajrovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajrovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Bajrovic jumps into guard, dragging Emerson to the mat.
#T1#
Bajrovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Bajrovic pushes Emerson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Emerson moves into the clinch.
Bajrovic fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Emerson.
Emerson is pressed up against the cage. Bajrovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emerson down to the mat. Emerson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bajrovic darts in looking for a takedown but Emerson gets double underhooks and turns Bajrovic into the cage.
Bajrovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emerson as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Bajrovic tries for a takedown but Emerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bajrovic is breathing heavily.
Emerson moves in looking to clinch but Bajrovic pushes him off.#CL#
Emerson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bajrovic lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bajrovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bajrovic stalling against the cage.
Bajrovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Bajrovic keeps control of Emerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bajrovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emerson is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Bajrovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bajrovic wants a takedown.
Emerson looking for a takedown.
Emerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC#
Emerson breaks the clinch.
Emerson throws the left hand but Bajrovic avoids the punch easily.
Bajrovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emerson as he avoids it easily.
Emerson throws a big counter combination but Bajrovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Emerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bajrovic is defended easily by Emerson.#CL2#
Bajrovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robin Emerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adnan Bajrovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Emerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bajrovic.
Emerson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bajrovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Robin Emerson has been cut.
Bajrovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emerson throws a hook but Bajrovic blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Emerson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bajrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Bajrovic dives in and grabs Emerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emerson pushes down on Bajrovic's head and hops out.
Bajrovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Emerson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adnan Bajrovic.#CL2#
Bajrovic has Emerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bajrovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emerson smiles and moves away.
Robin Emerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emerson misses with a two punch combination.
Robin Emerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bajrovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bajrovic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Emerson closes the distance and pushes Bajrovic back into the cage.
Emerson working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Emerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bajrovic lands a body shot.
Emerson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Emerson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Emerson as Bajrovic shoots in.
Emerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Emerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Bajrovic has managed to clinch.
Emerson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Bajrovic jumps guard but Emerson stands there with Bajrovic around his waist. Bajrovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emerson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bajrovic has him pressed against the cage.
Bajrovic stops a takedown attempt from Emerson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bajrovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Emerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bajrovic stalling in the clinch.
Emerson wants to break free but Bajrovic has control.
#TD2#
Bajrovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Emerson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Emerson is really stuck here.
#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Emerson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bajrovic controlling the positon.
Emerson trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bajrovic 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adnan Bajrovic.
I think Emerson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robin Emerson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Del Rio swats away the attempt to clinch by Emerson.
Del Rio shoots in for a double leg but Emerson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emerson throws a big counter combination but Del Rio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Emerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emerson moves forwards but Del Rio connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Robin Emerson has been cut.#CL2#
Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Rio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emerson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Del Rio breaks from the clinch.
Del Rio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emerson backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Del Rio gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson misses with the head strike.
Del Rio has Emerson pressed against the cage, preventing Emerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Del Rio moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Emerson is pressed up against the cage. Del Rio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emerson down to the mat. Emerson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Del Rio.
Del Rio tries for a takedown but Emerson circles away easily
and Emerson counters with a series of strikes. Del Rio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emerson tries to clinch up.
Emerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Del Rio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Del Rio clinches up against the cage.
Emerson is trying to drag Del Rio to the mat but Del Rio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Emerson has had enough of the clinch but Del Rio keeps him there for the moment.
Del Rio just leaning against Emerson, taking a breather. #T2#
Emerson tries to circle away but Del Rio has him pinned against the cage.
Emerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Emerson slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Del Rio breaks from the clinch.
Del Rio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emerson counters with a three punch combo that has Del Rio backing up. Del Rio nods at Emerson to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Del Rio with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Del Rio forces Emerson back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD2#
Del Rio drags the fight down to the ground.
Del Rio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emerson 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.
Emerson wants to control from the top but Del Rio keeps moving.
Emerson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Del Rio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Del Rio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emerson throwing strikes from guard but Del Rio blocks nicely.
Emerson won't allow Del Rio to get back to his feet. #SU#
Del Rio is working an open guard so Emerson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Del Rio connects with the punch.
Del Rio shoots in but Emerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Del Rio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emerson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Del Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Rio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Del Rio is trying to pull guard but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rio lands a knee to the head.
Del Rio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Emerson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Emerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Emerson tries to keep at a distance but Del Rio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Del Rio tries for a takedown but Emerson manages to get underhooks.
Del Rio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Del Rio successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Del Rio keeping moving, preventing Emerson from controlling successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Del Rio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
Emerson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Del Rio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Rio on the ground.
Del Rio wants to stand up but Emerson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emerson throws a right and a left that Del Rio avoids nicely.
Del Rio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Emerson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdullah Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Del Rio misses with a series of wild punches.
Emerson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Emerson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Del Rio.#CL#
Emerson drives through and clinches with Del Rio against the cage.
Emerson is trying to force a seperation but Del Rio has the dominant position.
Emerson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL2#
Del Rio has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Del Rio breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Emerson clinches up with Del Rio and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Del Rio has Emerson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch.
Robin Emerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emerson tries to clinch up.
Del Rio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Del Rio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Emerson.
Del Rio is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Abdullah Del Rio seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Del Rio shoots and misses
and Emerson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Del Rio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emerson, pushing him back against the cage.
Emerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Del Rio gets underhooks to prevent Emerson's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Del Rio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Rio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Emerson trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
Del Rio wants to stand but Emerson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Emerson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Emerson is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Del Rio rushes Emerson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Del Rio is trying to pull guard but Emerson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Del Rio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Del Rio.
A frustrated look appears on Emerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Del Rio is defending well.#BC2#
Del Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Del Rio drives through and clinches with Emerson against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Del Rio.
Del Rio scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##BC2#
Del Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emerson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Del Rio blocks an elbow strike from Emerson.
Emerson tries to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling the position. #BC2#
Del Rio manages to break the clinch.
Emerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Emerson misses.
Del Rio throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Del Rio drops Emerson with a left right combo! Del Rio follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT2#
Robin Emerson's cut is getting worse.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emerson struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Del Rio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Emerson to his feet.
Del Rio shoots in but Emerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Emerson scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Emerson lands.
A head kick misses from Del Rio.
A jab from Del Rio does it's job there.#T3#
A head kick misses from Del Rio.
Emerson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emerson throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Rio. #CL2#
Del Rio moves into range and clinches up with Emerson.
Emerson can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Emerson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Del Rio moves into the clinch successfully.
Del Rio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Emerson is defending well.
Del Rio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emerson tries to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling the position.
Del Rio tries to pull guard but Emerson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Del Rio breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Emerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Del Rio dodges the punch combination from Emerson.
It seemed like Del Rio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Rio shoots in for a takedown but Emerson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emerson can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Del Rio rushes Emerson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emerson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robin Emerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah Del Rio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Del Rio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Del Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Del Rio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Del Rio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Emerson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Cirfych darts in and clinches Emerson up against the cage.
Cirfych misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Cirfych breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cirfych avoids the head kick by Emerson.
#CL#
Emerson takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cirfych scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cirfych successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cirfych looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SU#
Emerson gets to his feet - Cirfych follows without any prompting.
Emerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Emerson has Cirfych up against the cage in a clinch.
Cirfych tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emerson avoids it.
Cirfych is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Emerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Cirfych manages to break the clinch.
Emerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robin Emerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emerson throws a right hand that Cirfych ducks under and follows up with a left that Cirfych also avoids with ease.
Cirfych swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Cirfych shoots in and bounces Emerson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emerson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cirfych manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVR#
Emerson is looking for a sweep. Cirfych is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emerson wants to get back to his feet.
Emerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emerson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cirfych. #T3#
Emerson is looking to escape.
Emerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emerson has Cirfych pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emerson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Emerson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cirfych manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Emerson has Cirfych in his guard.#REVB#
Emerson is breathing heavily.
Cirfych is fighting to break Emerson's control of his arms but Emerson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Emerson really is a fat lump.#T4#
Cirfych trying to control the position from guard on top but Emerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cirfych stops Emerson from standing up.
Cirfych trying to control the position from guard on top but Emerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Emerson pushes Cirfych off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Emerson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cirfych. Cirfych gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Cirfych has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Robin Emerson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Emerson closes the distance but Cirfych moves to the side #TD2#
and Cirfych counters with a takedown into side control.
Emerson wants to control but Cirfych postures up.#SUB2#
Cirfych thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Emerson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cirfych has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cirfych working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirfych working away.
Emerson manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Emerson tries to kick Cirfych off but Cirfych keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emerson 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.
Emerson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Emerson wants to control but Cirfych is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emerson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Emerson is controlling Cirfych's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cirfych tries to pass the half guard into mount. Emerson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emerson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Emerson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cirfych circles away.
#CL#
Emerson moves into the clinch successfully.
Emerson has a couple of punches blocked by Cirfych.
#BC2#
Cirfych breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emerson misses with a few strikes there.
Cirfych throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Cirfych shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Emerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Emerson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emerson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Evgeniy Cirfych has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cirfych is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Cirfych working for a triangle but Emerson defends it easily.
Emerson postures up and lands a big shot to Cirfych's brow.
Emerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Emerson stopping the sweep attempt from Cirfych.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emerson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robin Emerson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cirfych pushes Emerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Emerson is pressed up against the cage. Cirfych has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emerson down to the mat. Emerson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cirfych gets a clinch.
Cirfych keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emerson's efforts to push away.
Emerson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirfych stops a takedown attempt from Emerson.
Emerson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Emerson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cirfych wants to take the fight to the mat but Emerson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cirfych trying to control the position but instead, Emerson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cirfych into the cage.
Cirfych is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Emerson to keep the fight standing.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeniy Cirfych.
Cirfych prevents the takedown attempt.
Cirfych is working for takedown but Emerson is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cirfych is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Emerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cirfych takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cirfych won't allow it.
#TD2#
Cirfych ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cirfych no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Emerson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Emerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emerson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cirfych fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emerson throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Cirfych counters by clinching up.
Emerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cirfych won't allow it.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Cirfych breaks the clinch.
Cirfych is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emerson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cirfych takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cirfych shoots for a double leg takedown but Emerson sprawls well. He's pushed Cirfych's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emerson connects with a nice looking jab.
Robin Emerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Emerson misses with a head kick.
Cirfych throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evgeniy Cirfych has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Emerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Emerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emerson, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Emerson!
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