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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Popovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Popovic wants to control from the top but Ayala keeps moving.
Popovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Ayala is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Popovic gets to his feet - Ayala follows without any prompting.
Popovic misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Popovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ayala looking for a guillotine here but Popovic defends easily.
#SUB#
Popovic stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ayala has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Popovic manages to get his head free but now Ayala has transitioned to an armbar! Popovic grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ayala! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Val Ayala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ayala gets caught napping as Fuller dives in and scores a takedown. Ayala manages to retain guard.#ES#
Ayala uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Fuller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ayala to the ground. Fuller is now in Ayala's guard.#SUB#
Ayala has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fuller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ayala.
Ayala is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Fuller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Fuller is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ayala is trying to escape and Fuller transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ayala is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fuller! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buckminster Fuller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Ayala tries to clinch there but Jakusans circles away.
#TD2#
Jakusans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ayala tries to escape but Jakusans is in control.
Jakusans wants to stand but Ayala is controlling his arm.
Jakusans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ayala keeps working.
Jakusans controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jakusans decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##CL2#
Jakusans rushes Ayala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jakusans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jakusans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Jakusans feints and as Ayala raises his hands in defense, Jakusans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jakusans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ayala swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ayala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jakusans tries to free his leg and advance position but Ayala is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Ayala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayala being controlled here, momentarily.
Ayala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jakusans is working Ayala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jakusans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Jakusans drives through and clinches with Ayala against the cage.
Ayala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jakusans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Jakusans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Ayala looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jakusans passes into side control!
Jakusans lands a few punches from side control.
Jakusans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ayala will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jakusans's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Jakusans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ayala, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andris Jakusans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jakusans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jakusans wants to take a breather but Ayala is having none of it.
Ayala taking some punishment here, with Jakusans in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakusans is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakusans lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Ayala is rocked!
Andris Jakusans has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jakusans is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ayala sees it coming and defends easily.
Oh Ayala is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jakusans controlling the action here. #T1#
More stalling from Jakusans.
Jakusans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ayala!
Jakusans raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ayala throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jakusans lands a big elbow - Ayala is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ayala is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andris Jakusans!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Nesterov gets a double leg takedown into Ayala's guard.
Ayala wants to stand up but Nesterov is controlling him.
Ayala trying to strike off his back.
Ayala throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Ayala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nesterov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nesterov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nesterov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ayala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nesterov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesterov trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nesterov preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nesterov tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Nesterov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nesterov looks winded!
Ayala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ayala pushes Nesterov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nesterov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ayala is looking to regain half guard here but Nesterov keeps moving and retains side control.
Ayala is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Nesterov takes a little break here. Ayala wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ground and pound from Nesterov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ayala tries to bench press Nesterov off him but Nesterov keeps the position.
Ayala is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ayala is not content to let Nesterov control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ayala tries to bench press Nesterov off him but Nesterov keeps the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Nesterov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ayala is looking for a sweep.
Nesterov is looking to take a break and control but Ayala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nesterov feints and as Ayala raises his hands in defense, Nesterov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ayala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nesterov has passed into side control.
Nesterov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ayala manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Nesterov is looking to stall here but Ayala recovers full guard.
Nesterov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nesterov is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nesterov looking to sit in guard and control but Ayala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Nesterov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Nesterov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ayala sprawls well initially but Nesterov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ayala tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nesterov manages to move to mount!
Ayala is desperately trying to improve his position but Nesterov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nesterov blocks Ayala's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nesterov controlling from mount.
Nesterov looking to control but Ayala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesterov blocks Ayala's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nesterov is breathing heavily.#ES#
Ayala bucks up and throws Nesterov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T1#
Nesterov tries to clinch but Ayala moves out of range. #TD2#
Nesterov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nesterov controlling from side mount.
Nesterov wants to control but Ayala is keeping him busy.
Ayala is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nesterov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ayala tries to bench press Nesterov off him but Nesterov keeps the position. #T2#
An elbow from Nesterov crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Nesterov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Nesterov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nesterov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Ayala throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Nesterov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ayala did well to prevent Nesterov getting side control.
Ayala tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ayala wants to improve his position but Nesterov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ayala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nesterov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nesterov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ayala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ayala wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Nesterov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nesterov controlling the pace for now.
Ayala gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Nesterov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nesterov forces Ayala back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Nesterov pulls Ayala into guard.
Ayala pushes down on Nesterov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ayala working Nesterov over with strikes.
Ivan Nesterov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nesterov tries to get to full guard but Ayala has control of the leg.
Ayala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nesterov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ayala scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ayala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nesterov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ayala.
Nesterov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nesterov pushes Ayala off looking to stand but Ayala dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Ayala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ayala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Ayala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nesterov defends it well.
Ayala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ayala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nesterov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ayala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ayala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ayala is nestled in close to Nesterov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nesterov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ayala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ayala throwing strikes from guard but Nesterov blocks nicely.
Ayala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Nesterov is looking for a triangle but Ayala pushes his legs off easily.
Ayala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ayala cracks Nesterov with a solid left hand.
Ayala with a nice head shot there.
Ayala landing with the ground and pound.
Ayala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nesterov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nesterov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Nesterov tries to clinch up.
Ayala is looking for a counter combo.
Val Ayala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ayala tries to close the distance and clinch but Nesterov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivan Nesterov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nesterov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Nesterov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ayala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ayala is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Nesterov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ayala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ayala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Val Ayala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nesterov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Nesterov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lawson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ayala's guard.
Ayala wants to stand but Lawson is controlling the position.
Ayala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawson is in close to Ayala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ayala throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ayala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson stays in close to Ayala's body and controls the position. #T1#
Lawson wants to stand but Ayala has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lawson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ayala was covering up waiting for the punch and Lawson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Ayala looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lawson has picked Ayala up and slammed him! Ayala can't keep hold of the triangle and Lawson manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Lawson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ayala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lawson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
Lawson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ayala's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ayala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ayala is trying to buck Lawson off.
Lawson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Ayala is trying to buck Lawson off.
Lawson controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Lawson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ayala has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Lawson gets a takedown into half guard.
Ayala pushes Lawson off but Lawson dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Lawson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lawson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ayala quickly recovers to half guard.
Lawson misses with a head shot. Ayala uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson stops Ayala from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayala wants to improve his position but instead Lawson has moved into half guard.
Lawson controlling the action here.#T1#
Lawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ayala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ayala is looking to escape.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawson trying to mount his opponent but Ayala defends it.
Lawson looks to land a strike but Ayala avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lawson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ayala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawson defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ayala throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lawson escapes and throws Ayala's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lawson wants to stand but Ayala is controlling his arm.
Ayala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas Lawson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Ayala's face as Lawson controls the position.
Lawson lands an elbow.
Ayala is not content to let Lawson control the position.
Ayala manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ayala gets back to full guard.
Ayala trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawson won't allow Ayala to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lawson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ayala's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawson wants to control but Ayala is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ayala is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ayala tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lawson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ayala tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lawson is in Ayala's guard.
Lawson trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom.
Ayala keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Ayala striking off his back but it's not causing Lawson any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ayala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawson passes into half guard.
Lawson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ayala controls his leg. #T1#
Ayala tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ayala tries to kick Lawson off but Lawson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Ayala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lawson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lawson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ayala throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#T2#
Lawson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lawson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ayala's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lawson gets to mount! Ayala was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lawson prevents Ayala from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ayala is squirming around, avoiding Lawson's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Ayala has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Lawson tries to keep control of the position but Ayala is staying busy.
Ayala trying to get back to his feet but Lawson is in full control for now.
Lawson is trying to stick to Ayala's back but Ayala is turning into Lawson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lawson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ayala.
Lawson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ayala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Lawson controlling Ayala's posture.
Lawson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ayala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawson defends well.
Lawson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawson 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Lawson!
Thomas Lawson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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