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Event:
SVR 1
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Edgar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edgar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edgar fails to land with a series of punches.
Yu needs to keep his hands up - Edgar had a free shot at his head there.
Yu misses with a body shot.
Yu shoots in for a takedown but Edgar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edgar throws out a counter right but Yu avoids it with no problem.
Edgar lands with an overhand left.
Edgar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Edgar.
Edgar scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Edgar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yu wants to clinch.#CL2#
Edgar moves into the clinch.
Yu fails to pull guard.
Yu wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Yu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu is trying to pull guard but Edgar has him pressed against the cage.
Yu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yu keeps control of Edgar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Yu is controlling him.#T2#
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Yu has him pressed against the cage.
Edgar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yu.
Yu tries to break free but Edgar pushes him back against the cage.
Yu has Edgar pressed against the cage, preventing Edgar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edgar is trying to push Yu away but Yu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Yu is controlling him.
Yu is trying to drag Edgar to the mat but Edgar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Edgar has a couple of punches blocked by Yu.
Yu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edgar just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Edgar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yu is trying to keep an underhook but Edgar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edgar.
Edgar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Yu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edgar content to control rather than advance.
Edgar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yu trying to hold on to Edgar's head to control him but Edgar postures up.
Edgar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yu's head.
Edgar not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yu trying to hold on to Edgar's head to control him but Edgar postures up.
Yu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yu is breathing heavily.
Edgar throws a big right hand that misses.
Edgar stands up over Yu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edgar throwing strikes but missing.
Edgar connects with a couple of short punches.
Edgar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Edgar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edgar throws a strike but Yu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edgar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edgar controlling the position.
Let's hope that Edgar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Edgar dominated that round.
That's time! Yu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Edgar finds it's way through Yu's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edgar.
Wang Yu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Edgar coming out on top.
Edgar lands with a hook. Yu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Yu is rocked!
Edgar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yu tries to clinch there but Edgar circles away.
Oh Yu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edgar closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Yu! Edgar dives in looking to finish! Yu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spanky Edgar!
A victorious Spanky Edgar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Yu looks to clinch
letting Govandekal counter with a right hand.
Govandekal leaves Yu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Govandekal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Govandekal is looking to advance position but Yu won't allow it.
Govandekal is taking a breather. Yu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yu wants to get back to his feet.
Govandekal looks to land a strike but Yu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Govandekal won't allow Yu to sweep him here.
Govandekal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yu wants to get back to his feet but Govandekal is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yu lands a high kick!
#T2#
Govandekal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Govandekal moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Govandekal breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Govandekal gets tackled into the cage by Yu. Yu maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Govandekal manages to pull guard.
Govandekal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yu preventing the sweep.
Yu passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Yu stops Govandekal from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Govandekal looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Govandekal manages to get to full guard.
Govandekal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yu lands a couple of elbows.
Govandekal keeping moving, preventing Yu from controlling successfully.
Yu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Govandekal works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Govandekal looking for a sweep. Not yet Govandekal, not yet.
Yu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Govandekal is pulling down on Yu's head. It's preventing any offense from Yu, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yu tries to clinch there but Govandekal circles away.
Govandekal blocks a head kick by Yu.
Yu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Govandekal can pounce on him.
Yu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Govandekal as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Govandekal misses with a head kick.
Yu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Govandekal defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal dominated that round.
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.
#R2##TD2#
Govandekal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yu wants to get back to his feet but Govandekal drags him back down.
Yu is looking to regain half guard here but Govandekal keeps moving and retains side control.
Yu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU2#
Govandekal decides to stand back up. Govandekal steps back and let's Yu get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Govandekal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Govandekal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Govandekal working some strikes from top position.#T1##SU2#
Govandekal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Govandekal.
Govandekal throws a wild body kick that Yu sees coming a mile off.
Yu has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Govandekal but Govandekal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Yu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Govandekal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Govandekal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Govandekal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Govandekal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Govandekal stands up over Yu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Govandekal works over Yu with some ground and pound from guard.
Govandekal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yu's 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!
Govandekal stays in close to Yu's body and controls the position.
Govandekal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yu's head.
Govandekal slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Govandekal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yu sees it coming and defends easily.
Thorwald Govandekal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Govandekal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Let's hope that Govandekal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Govandekal trying to mount his opponent but Yu defends it. #SUB2#
Govandekal is trying to work for a kimura but Yu is defending well.
Yu taking some punishment here, with Govandekal in his half guard.
Govandekal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Govandekal lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Govandekal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Govandekal is thwarting Yu's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Govandekal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yu wants to control but Govandekal is keeping busy.
Govandekal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Govandekal avoids the attempt from Yu to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Govandekal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yu tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Govandekal manages to move to mount!
Govandekal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Govandekal controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Govandekal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Govandekal landing strikes, looking to finish! #SU2#
Govandekal stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T1#
Govandekal throws a shot to the body.
Govandekal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Govandekal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Yu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Yu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Yu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu keeping full guard, as Govandekal tries to pass.
Yu has momentary wrist control but Govandekal slips an elbow through the middle.
Govandekal is in close to Yu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Govandekal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Govandekal content to stall in guard here.
Yu has momentary wrist control but Govandekal slips an elbow through the middle.
Govandekal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Govandekal won't allow Yu to get back to his feet.
Govandekal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Govandekal passes Yu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yu is trying to maintain the position but Govandekal is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SU2#
Govandekal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Govandekal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Govandekal looking to pass the guard.
Govandekal with a nice head shot there.
Govandekal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Govandekal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Yu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Govandekal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Govandekal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wang Yu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Govandekal 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 Yu's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorwald Govandekal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Govandekal 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorwald Govandekal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Yu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Gallagher kicks Yu off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yu avoids it.#TD#
Gallagher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yu won't allow Gallagher to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gallagher holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Gallagher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Gallagher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yu to the ground. Gallagher is now in Yu's guard.
Gallagher wanted to stand there but Yu had control of the position.
Gallagher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Yu has an active guard here but Gallagher has managed to pass into half guard.
Yu is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Gallagher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gallagher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gallagher is thwarting Yu's attempts to control the position.
Yu is trying to escape back to his feet but Gallagher uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU#
Gallagher decides to stand back up. Gallagher steps back and let's Yu get back to his feet.#TD#
Gallagher drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Gallagher gets to his feet. Yu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Gallagher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yu looks winded!
Yu wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gallagher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yu controls the pace.#T4#
Gallagher has Yu pulled in close to control his posture.
Yu trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Yu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gallagher haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yu stops Gallagher from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gallagher wants to sweep here but Yu controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Gallagher dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Yu gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Gallagher has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yu is on him like a limpet, forcing Gallagher back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gallagher.
Yu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Yu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gallagher is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yu to the mat. Yu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Yu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gallagher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Yu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gallagher regains guard immediately. #ES#
Gallagher kicks Yu off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Yu is breathing heavily.#TD#
Gallagher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yu did well to prevent Gallagher getting side control.
Shane Gallagher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Gallagher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU#
Gallagher escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gallagher blocks a low kick nicely.
Gallagher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Gallagher moves into range and clinches up with Yu.#T2##TD#
Gallagher has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yu is trying to keep an underhook but Gallagher manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Yu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gallagher is on him like a limpet, forcing Yu back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yu.
#TD#
Gallagher turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gallagher manages to end up in side control.#SU#
Gallagher decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Yu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gallagher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yu is in Gallagher's guard.#ES#
Gallagher has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Gallagher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yu is trying to control but Gallagher passes into side control!
#T3#
Yu is trying to control Gallagher's posture but Gallagher avoids it. #SU#
Gallagher decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yu to his feet.
Yu thows a leg kick but Gallagher checks it
and Gallagher counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Yu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallagher sprawls well initially but Yu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Gallagher manages to get to full guard.
Yu trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Gallagher wants to stand but Yu is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Gallagher dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gallagher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yu quickly recovers to half guard.
Gallagher stops Yu from getting back to his feet.
#SU#
Gallagher stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Yu to get to his feet. #CL2#
Yu pushes Gallagher up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallagher holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Yu pulls Gallagher into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu trying to keep a closed guard but Gallagher is proving a slippery customer.
Yu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Gallagher stands up from Yu's guard - Gallagher perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Yu avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
#CL#
Gallagher forces Yu back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Gallagher gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yu regains guard.
#ES2#
Yu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Yu moves into range and clinches up with Gallagher.#TD#
Gallagher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yu wants to stand but Gallagher is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gallagher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Gallagher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yu's guard. #REVR#
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!#SU#
Gallagher stands and steps away. Yu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gallagher darts in looking for a takedown but Yu gets double underhooks and turns Gallagher into the cage. #TD#
Gallagher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yu keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully. #T3#
Yu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Gallagher stands up and waves to Yu to follow him. #TD#
Gallagher shoots in and gets a takedown into Yu's guard.
Yu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher stopping the sweep attempt from Yu.#T4#
Gallagher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yu for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Gallagher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yu, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Gallagher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gallagher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Gallagher!
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