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Event:
GFC 12: Bailey vs Wosiecki
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Friend has closed the distance and engaged Elf in a clinch.
Elf can't get the takedown.
Elf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Friend pulls Elf into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elf being controlled here momentarily.
Elf wants to stand but Friend has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elf wants to stand and escape but instead Friend has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Friend content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elf is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Friend stays in close to Elf's body and controls the position.
Friend has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Friend's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Friend stops Elf from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Friend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Friend advances position into side control!
Elf is letting Friend control him for a moment. #SUB#
Friend wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elf, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Friend is trying to get an arm triangle but Elf is defending well. #T3#
Friend controls the position from side control.
Friend working away.#SUB#
Friend is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elf tries to buck Friend off but Friend is having none of it.
Friend controls the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elf tries to buck Friend off but Friend is having none of it.
Friend is staying tight to Elf's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Friend looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Elf kicks off Friend and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongstae Friend 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#
Elf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Friend as he avoids it easily.
Friend seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dongstae Friend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Friend looks to throw the jab but Elf is out of range.
As Friend backs off Elf throws a huge counter combo but Friend manages to avoid it all.
Elf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elf wants it to stay on the feet.
Elf feints the counter takedown.
Friend pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Elf tries to keep at a distance but Friend has taken the fight into the clinch.
Friend has Elf pressed against the cage, preventing Elf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Friend throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friend looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Elf manages to break the clinch.
Elf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Friend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Elf manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Elf shoots in for a takedown but Friend shows good takedown defense.
Friend throws a nice looking combination but Elf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elf or perhaps it was just good defense by Friend, which made it look bad.
Dongstae Friend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Elf.#TD2#
Elf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Friend was covering up waiting for the punch and Elf finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Friend kicks Elf off and gets to his feet.
Friend fails to land the takedown.#T2##CL#
Friend has Elf up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Elf breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Elf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Friend pushes Elf off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Friend shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Friend performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Friend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Friend tries to pass to full mount but Elf defends it.
Elf is trying to get back to full guard.
Friend sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Friend tries to pass to full mount but Elf defends it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Friend is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Elf is looking to control Friend's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elf avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Friend closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Friend is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Elf fails to land.
Elf is trying to maintain a safe position but Friend gets an underhook and turns Elf into the cage.
Friend stops a takedown attempt from Elf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongstae Friend dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Friend sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elf somewhat.
Friend appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Friend is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend jumps guard but Elf stands there with Friend around his waist. Friend gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Friend can't get the takedown.
Elf blocking some punches.
Friend wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dongstae Friend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elf stalling.
#T1##BC2#
Elf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dongstae Friend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Friend gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Friend is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Elf can't fight it off and eventually Friend manages to take the fight to the floor. Elf looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Friend postures up in Elf's guard and throws a big left but Elf blocks it.
Friend sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dongstae Friend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Friend tries to free his leg and advance position but Elf is retaining full guard.
Elf controls Friend momentarily but Friend frees himself.
Friend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Elf working a defensive guard here.
Friend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Friend engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Friend closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Elf is trying to maintain the position but Friend is very close to passing his half guard.
Friend is pressing down on Elf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elf is holding on for now. #T3#
Friend seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friend stops Elf from getting back to his feet.
Friend is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friend moves into full mount! Elf won't be happy about that!
Friend content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dongstae Friend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Friend 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dongstae Friend!
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Event:
GFC 8: Fury
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Ferrell tries to keep at a distance but Friend has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Friend pulls guard effortlessly.
Friend keeping moving, preventing Ferrell from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Ferrell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ferrell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Friend pinned against the cage. Friend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferrell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Friend is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Friend looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ferrell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Friend 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.
#T1#
Ferrell is looking for a sweep. Friend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Friend passes the guard and advances to mount!
Friend tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferrell is looking to get to half guard.
Ferrell keeps trying to improve his position.
Friend trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Friend unloads with some shots from mount but Ferrell bucks and avoids them well.
Friend looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Ferrell is trying to stand up.
Ferrell is trying to escape the mount.
Friend wants to take Ferrell's back here but Ferrell is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Friend sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferrell tries to hold on but Friend pushes him away.
Ferrell is controlling an arm, preventing Friend from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friend takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferrell wants to control but Friend is having none of it.
Friend controlling from the full mount.
Ferrell wants to control but Friend is having none of it.
Ferrell is looking to improve his position but Friend isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrell wants to hold on but Friend pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongstae Friend dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferrell.
Friend is not content to let Ferrell control the position.
Friend is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ferrell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Friend is trying to escape the mount.
Ferrell controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend regains half guard.#T1#
Ferrell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferrell wants to control but Friend is keeping him busy.
Friend tries to roll over but Ferrell keeps him under control.
Friend is trying to maintain the position but Ferrell is very close to passing his half guard.
Friend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrell can do to turn this around?
Ferrell is taking a breather. Friend 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.
Friend is trying to maintain the position but Ferrell is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ferrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferrell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferrell works his way into side control.
Friend can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferrell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Ferrell working away.
Ferrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friend keeps working.
Friend is looking to regain half guard here but Ferrell keeps moving and retains side control.
Friend manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ferrell passes to full mount!
Friend tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Friend looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
Friend is in a horrible position here. Ferrell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Friend is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferrell lands a couple of good shots and Friend has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Will Ferrell has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Friend defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ferrell's arms.
Ferrell is punishing Friend with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Ferrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Ferrell misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Friend moves into the clinch.#TD#
Friend gets control of Ferrell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Friend will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Friend holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ferrell stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Friend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferrell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferrell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Friend smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Friend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferrell closes the distance and clinches up with Friend, looking for a takedown. Ferrell pushes Friend against the cage but Friend circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Friend attempts a counter takedown but Ferrell avoids it well and moves away.
Dongstae Friend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Ferrell.#CL#
Friend gets a clinch.
Ferrell misses with an elbow over the top.#T1##TD#
Friend jumps guard and drags Ferrell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Friend wants to sweep here but Ferrell controlling him for the moment.
Ferrell wants to stand but Friend is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ferrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Friend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friend is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Friend controlling the action here.
Friend is thwarting Ferrell's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Friend 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.
Friend seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ferrell wants to control but Friend is keeping busy.
#T3#
Friend wants to control but Ferrell is keeping him busy.
Ferrell tries to get to full guard but Friend has control of the leg.
Friend looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Friend seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferrell for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Friend fails with the takedown.
Ferrell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Friend throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferrell's waist but Ferrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Friend off to one side.
Friend shoots in but Ferrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferrell tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Ferrell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ferrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Friend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Friend looking for a sweep. Not yet Friend, not yet.
Ferrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Friend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friend pulls Ferrell in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferrell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friend has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dongstae Friend showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friend 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dongstae Friend!
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Event:
GFC 4: Strategos vs Soderberg
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Elf fails to land with a series of punches.
Elf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick by Elf misses #TD#
so Friend counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Friend content to stall in guard here.
Elf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Friend is controlling him.
Elf being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Elf has his feet on Friend's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Elf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buddy Elf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Elf #TD#
and Friend counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Friend 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. #SU#
Friend stands up and waves to Elf to follow him.
Friend throws a head kick but Elf moves out of range.
#CL#
Friend rushes Elf and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Friend pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Elf stands up from Friend's guard - Elf perhaps looking for a knockout.
Elf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Friend jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friend has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Friend moves out of range of the body kick from Elf.
#T2#
Friend looks for a takedown but Elf sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friend goes for a double leg but Elf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Elf continues to drive forward.
Elf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Friend throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Friend is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Elf.#TD#
Friend gets a takedown into half guard.
Friend is breathing heavily.
Friend wants to pass to mount but Elf is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Friend seems content to control.#T3#
Friend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Friend seems to be working for a kimura but Elf defends the submission attempt.
Friend keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Friend prevents Elf from standing back up.
Friend seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buddy Elf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Friend is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elf tries to land a front kick but Friend steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friend tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Friend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Friend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dongstae Friend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Elf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Elf is trying to break the clinch but Friend is controlling him.#T1#
Elf is trying to push Friend away but Friend has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Friend tries to pull guard but Elf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Friend dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Friend tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elf smiles and moves away.
Elf lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Elf misses with a two punch combination.
Friend avoids a punch combination nicely.
Friend has been working on his balance at Barbell Brigade, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Elf.
Elf works over Friend's head and body with a nice combination.
Elf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Elf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Friend wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Elf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dongstae Friend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Elf lands but Friend takes it in his stride.
Friend dives in and grabs Elf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elf pushes down on Friend's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Elf.
Friend tries to clinch up.
Elf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Elf both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Elf tries to bum rush Friend with a series of wild strikes but Friend uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Elf throws a series of punches but Friend moves out of range. #CL#
Friend clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Friend is trying to trip Elf. He has hold of a leg but Elf is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Friend persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Friend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friend controls the pace.
Elf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Elf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friend controls the pace.
Friend seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Elf for as long as he can get away with.
Friend has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Friend sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Elf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Friend tries to clinch up.#TD#
Friend closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Elf's guard.
Elf wants to get back to his feet but Friend passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Friend in particular looking to stall.
Elf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Friend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Friend with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Friend controlling the pace for now.
Dongstae Friend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friend's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Elf is trying to stand up.
Friend looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Friend is looking to work his way around to Elf's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Friend has control of Elf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Elf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Friend fails to move to back control.
Friend controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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!
Dongstae Friend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buddy Elf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dongstae Friend showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elf 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GFC 1: The Rise
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Larin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Friend throws a solid leg kick but Larin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Friend.#TD2#
Larin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Friend scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Larin fails with the takedown.
Friend swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Larin moves into the clinch successfully.
Larin goes for a takedown attempt but Friend pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Larin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Friend is fending him off so far but Larin persists. Nope, Friend circles away and we're back to standing.
Dongstae Friend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Larin.
Larin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Friend seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Larin misses.
Friend definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Friend stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Friend wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Larin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Larin darts in and clinches Friend up against the cage.
Larin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Friend walks away with a smile on his face. Larin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Larin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Larin breaks from the clinch.
Friend misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Larin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Larin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Friend decides to pull guard.
Friend keeping full guard, as Larin tries to pass.
Friend managing to control the position. #T2#
Larin tries to free his leg and advance position but Friend is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Friend looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Friend is breathing heavily.
Friend pulls Larin in close to prevent any damage.
Friend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Friend utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friend swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Larin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larin wants to get up but he can't break Friend's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Friend instigates a clinch.
Larin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Friend gets underhooks to prevent Larin's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Larin breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Friend shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Friend was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Larin manages to get back to half guard.
Larin wants to improve his position but Friend is controlling well.
Friend moves into full mount! Larin won't be happy about that!
Friend wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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 Dongstae Friend will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Larin misses with a takedown attempt - Friend sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Friend shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Friend was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Larin tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Friend is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Friend wants to control but Larin is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larin is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Larin looks to move to half guard but instead Friend has passed into mount! Damn!
Larin is squirming around, avoiding Friend's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larin tries to reverse the position but Friend maintains control.
Larin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Friend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Larin wants to hold on but Friend pushes him away.
Friend controlling the pace for now.
Friend has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Larin is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Friend controlling his opponent.
Friend trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Larin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Friend blocks Larin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Friend working for a submission but Larin is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Friend looking to control but Larin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larin tries to reverse the position but Friend maintains control.
Friend looking to control and managing it successfully.
Larin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Friend wants to control the pace but Larin is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Friend is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Larin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Larin shrugs it off.
Larin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Friend content just to control the position here.
Friend trying to control but Larin is having none of it.
Friend is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongstae Friend 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##CL2#
Larin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Larin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friend chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larin can pounce on him.
Larin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Friend swivels and escapes.
Friend displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larin. #CL2#
Larin closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend gets underhooks to prevent Larin's takedown attempt.
Dongstae Friend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Larin.
Larin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Friend jumps guard and drags Larin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Friend pulls Larin in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Friend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larin is aware though and is defending well.
Friend controls Larin momentarily but Larin frees himself.
Friend has a closed guard, preventing Larin from standing up.
Larin throwing strikes from guard but Friend blocks nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larin throws a strike but Friend rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Larin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Friend stays in close to Larin's body and controls the position.
Larin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friend controls from within his opponent's guard.
Larin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Friend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Larin is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larin fails with the takedown.
Friend wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Friend circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Friend counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Friend got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friend has managed to get both his arms back between Larin's legs - danger averted.
Larin wants to sweep but no luck.
Friend 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friend passes Larin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dongstae Friend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Friend, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dongstae Friend!
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Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Friend shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Friend looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Friend prevents Owen from improving his position.
Owen wants to get back to his feet.
Friend blocks the strikes from Owen.
Owen is trying to get back to full guard.
Friend controlling the pace.
Friend is trying to control the action in half guard but Owen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Owen is looking for a sweep. Friend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen pushes Friend off looking to stand but Friend dives back in and keeps control.
Friend seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Owen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Owen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Friend content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Friend is looking for a kimura here.
Owen tries to get to full guard but Friend has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Friend is trying to work for a kimura but Owen is defending well.
Owen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Owen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Owen is looking to escape.
Friend wants to control but Owen is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Owen moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Owen working for a triangle but Friend defends it easily.
#SUB#
Owen looking for subs off his back but Friend has passed one foot through into half guard.
Owen tries to kick Friend off but Friend keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Friend is pressing down on Owen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Owen is holding on for now. #SUB#
Owen actively working from the bottom here.
Friend wants to free his trapped foot but Owen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Owen is staying active underneath Friend, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Owen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Owen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Friend not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Friend seems to be looking for submissions.
Friend trying to control from half guard but Owen is working away.
Owen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friend on the ground.
Owen tries to kick Friend off but Friend keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Owen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Friend napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Friend tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Friend is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Friend tries to lock up and control but Owen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Friend is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Friend?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dongstae Friend will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randell Owen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Owen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friend can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Friend won't allow Owen to get back to his feet.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Friend from controlling successfully.
Friend won't allow Owen to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Friend 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Friend trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Owen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Owen working for submissions but it's allowed Friend to get to half guard.
Friend stops Owen from getting back to his feet.
Owen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Friend looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Friend is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Owen wants to improve his position but Friend is controlling well.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friend controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Friend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Friend throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Friend moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Owen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Friend blocks a head kick by Owen.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Owen tries to pull guard but Friend holds him up against the cage and eventually Owen drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Friend jumps guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Owen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Friend wants to sweep here but Owen controlling him for the moment.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Friend is retaining full guard.
Friend wants to sweep here but Owen controlling him for the moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Friend wants to stand but Owen is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Friend working for submissions but it's allowed Owen to get to half guard.
Friend is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongstae Friend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randell Owen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Owen tries to clinch there but Friend circles away.
Friend blocks a head kick by Owen.
Owen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Friend lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Owen throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Friend shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Friend showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Owen kicks off Friend and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Owen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friend doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friend manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Friend works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Friend performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Friend is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Friend is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Owen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Friend sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Friend trying to mount his opponent but Owen defends it.
Friend stops Owen from getting back to his feet.
Owen won't allow Friend to pass to mount.
Dongstae Friend has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owen wants to get back to full guard.
Owen tries to kick Friend off but Friend keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Owen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Friend is taking a breather. Owen 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Friend pushes Owen up against the cage in a clinch.
Friend tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Owen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Friend walks away with a smile on his face. Owen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Owen shoots in looking for a takedown. Friend tries to sprawl out of it but Owen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Friend manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Friend is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Friend looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Owen tries to clinch but Friend is having none of it.
Friend tries to counter by closing the distance.
Owen tries to clinch up.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owen is defended easily by Friend.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randell Owen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Friend fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owen, pushing him back against the cage.
Owen jumps guard but Friend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Friend has hold of one of Owen's legs. Owen is fighting the takedown attempt but Friend gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Friend from controlling successfully.
Randell Owen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dongstae Friend is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Friend gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dongstae Friend comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Friend 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dongstae Friend!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Friend is trying to pull guard but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson goes for a takedown attempt but Friend pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Friend shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Friend was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Friend looks winded!
Friend tries to move to mount but Simpson blocks the move with his legs.
Friend working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson tries to improve position but can't.
Simpson wants to control but Friend postures up.
Simpson is trying to get back to half guard.
Simpson gets back to half guard.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Friend prevents Simpson from standing back up.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Friend is controlling well.
#SU2#
Friend stands up and beckons Simpson to join him on the feet. #CL#
Simpson rushes Friend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Friend has him pressed against the cage.
Friend managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
#TD2#
Friend jumps into guard, dragging Simpson to the mat.
#SUB2#
Friend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simpson won't allow Friend to sweep him here. #T2#
Simpson throws a big elbow that misses.
Simpson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Friend trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
Simpson 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Friend working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Friend back into the cage.#TD#
Simpson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Simpson not doing much here.
Friend should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Friend is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Simpson wants to take a breather but Friend is having none of it.
Simpson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friend does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Friend is not content to let Simpson control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friend swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
And Friend tries to counter it with a takedown but Simpson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Friend is avoiding it.
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 Felton Simpson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Friend keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Friend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Friend tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Friend tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Simpson instigates a clinch.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Friend holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
Friend is breathing heavily.
Friend stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felton Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Friend works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Friend postures up.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Friend avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Friend trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Friend postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Friend has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson goes for a takedown attempt but Friend pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dongstae Friend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Friend closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Friend fails to pull guard.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Friend turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Friend with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Simpson has Friend pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simpson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Friend tumbling to the mat - Simpson dives into Friend's guard.
Friend looking to control but Simpson passes into half guard.
#T4#
Friend is looking to improve his position.
Friend trying to control but Simpson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dongstae Friend will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Simpson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Friend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Simpson gets a takedown into half guard.
Friend controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Friend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Friend is trying to stand.
Simpson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friend is refusing to be controlled, as Simpson sits in half guard.
Simpson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friend does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Friend looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Friend keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson connects with a high kick.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Friend pinned against the cage. Friend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Friend throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson. #T3#
Simpson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson throws out a powerful jab.
Friend shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Friend pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friend can do to turn this around?#TD#
Simpson manages to pull guard.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friend on the ground.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Friend from controlling successfully.
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Friend trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson trying to control the position.
Felton Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Friend is controlling him.
Simpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Friend advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friend is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felton Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simpson 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felton Simpson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Friend looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming.
Lester tries to counter by clinching up but Friend breaks away and moves out of range.
Friend misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Lester tries to sprawl but Friend drives through with a takedown into half 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.
Friend trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Friend seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Friend is trying to work for a kimura but Lester is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friend takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Friend should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Friend's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friend trying to control from half guard but Lester is working away.
Lester is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Friend's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Friend's back!#SUB#
Lester patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Friend preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lester.
Friend rolls, trying to escape but Lester keeps control of the position.
Friend tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Friend sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Lester is looking for submissions but instead, Friend has regained full guard.
Lester is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Friend is pulling down on Lester's head. It's preventing any offense from Lester, at least for the moment.
Lester distracts Friend with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lester with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Friend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lester is aware though and is defending well.
Lester lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Friend looking for a guillotine here but Lester defends easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Friend is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lester defends well.
Lester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Friend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lester throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Friend throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Friend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dongstae Friend will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lester wants to clinch up but Friend keeps it at a distance.
Dongstae Friend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Friend takes the fight into the clinch.
Lester looking for a takedown.
Lester has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Friend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Friend tightens his grip and picks Lester up, before dumping him to the ground. Lester manages to land in guard.
Friend looking to pass the guard.
Lester controls Friend momentarily but Friend frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend looking to sit in guard and control but Lester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Friend wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Friend looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lester connects with a couple of short punches.
Lester chips away with some ground and pound.
Friend has a closed guard, preventing Lester from standing up.
Lester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there.
Friend looking to control.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Lester throws a big right hand that misses.
Lester would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Friend managing to control the position.
Lester throws an elbow that misses. Friend uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lester's guard. Nice move by Friend!#REVB#
Friend advances to half guard.
Friend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lester keeps working.
Friend keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB2#
Lester makes his way to full guard, as Friend worked for a kimura.
Lester 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.
Friend showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Friend postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lester has Friend pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Friend sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lester fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Friend to the ground. Lester is now in Friend's guard.
Friend wants to get back to his feet but Lester passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Friend works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lester is looking to stand up but Friend won't let him.
Lester postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dongstae Friend will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Friend closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lester did well to prevent Friend getting side control.
Friend perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Friend is continuing to stall.
Lester is doing well to control the position and prevent Friend from advancing to side control.
Friend content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Lester keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Friend controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Friend swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Lester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lester. #TD2#
Friend has hold of one of Lester's legs. Lester is fighting the takedown attempt but Friend gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friend is one step ahead there.
Lester is trying to keep Friend in close.
#T2#
Friend trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lester manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Friend controls Lester momentarily but Lester frees himself.
Lester postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Friend wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Friend has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Friend looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Friend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Friend throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lester stands up over Friend, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lester is looking to stand up but Friend won't let him. #SUB2#
Lester stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Friend has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lester manages to get his head free but now Friend has transitioned to an armbar! Lester grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Friend! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dongstae Friend!
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