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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Buck struggling a bit here.
Mine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Buck is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SU2#
Mine decides to stand back up.
Mine throws a leg kick
and Buck counters with a body kick that stops Mine in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Mine clinches up with Buck and pushes him back against the cage.
Mine is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buck is trying to break free.#TD2#
Mine decides to pull guard.
Mine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Buck is looking to work some ground and pound but Mine has wrist control.
Buck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buck throws an elbow that misses. Mine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buck's guard. Nice move by Mine!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mine throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Buck is looking to stand up but Mine isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Mine stands and steps away. Buck gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Buck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mine.
#TD2#
Mine shoots in and bounces Buck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Mine gets to his feet. Buck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Buck misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Mine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Mine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Buck tries to stall but Mine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buck tries to circle away but Mine has him pinned against the cage.
Mine tries to land knees in the clinch but Buck avoids the damage to the body.
Mine tries to circle away but Buck has him pinned against the cage.
Buck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mine walks away with a smile on his face. Buck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Mine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buck's guard.#T3#
Mine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Mine might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mine. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Mine gets to his feet - Buck follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Mine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mine scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Rico Buck has been cut.#TD2#
Mine has clasped his hands together around Buck's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Buck is letting Mine control him for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Mine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minecraft Mine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Buck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Buck looks to land a combination but Mine avoids it well. #TD2#
Mine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buck manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mine blocks the strikes from Buck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mine trying to control the action but Buck is working from the bottom.
Buck tries to buck Mine off but Mine is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Mine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Mine crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Mine.
Buck avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mine. #SUB2#
Mine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buck dodges the ground and pound from Mine.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mine tries to score with some ground and pound. Buck controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mine takes a little break here. Buck wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mine trying to control the position but Buck is working away.
Mine is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Buck will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buck is not content to let Mine control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Mine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mine gets control of Buck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mine is adopting a defensive guard.#ES2#
Mine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Buck off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Buck counters with a thumping low kick.
Rico Buck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##TD2#
Mine gets a takedown into half guard.
Minecraft Mine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mine trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mine is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minecraft Mine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rico Buck's cut.
That's time! Buck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buck's head.
Mine controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Mine is trying to work for a kimura but Buck is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mine is looking to advance position but Buck won't allow it. #SUB2#
Buck is defending against the submission attempts here by Mine.
#T1#
Buck is trying to stand back up but Mine is controlling him
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Mine clinches.
Mine prevents Buck from breaking the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buck tries to circle away but Mine has him pinned against the cage.
Buck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buck is keeping busy.
Buck tries to pull guard but Mine holds him up against the cage and eventually Buck drops back down to his feet.
Buck can't break the clinch.
Buck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mine has him pressed against the cage.
Mine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Buck jumps guard and drags Mine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buck's head.#SU2#
Mine gets to his feet. Buck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Mine.
Buck is looking for a counter combo.#T3##CL2#
Mine rushes Buck and presses him up against the cage.
Mine effectively controlling the action here.
Buck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Buck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Mine has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Buck uses from the top position.
Mine managing to control the position.
Buck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buck.
Mine 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.#T4##ES2#
Mine wriggles free and stands up.
Buck throws a right and a left that Mine avoids nicely.
That kick from Buck tenderised Mine's leg. Mine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buck throws a wild body kick that Mine sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Mine shoots in and bounces Buck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minecraft Mine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mine 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minecraft Mine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Buck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rico Buck has been cut.#KD2#
Oliveira sends Buck crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Oliveira is motioning to the referee to let Buck up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Buck is rocked!
Buck gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Oliveira points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Buck wakes up just in time to hear Oliveira thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Oliveira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Buck closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dermish's guard.#SUB2#
Buck has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dermish to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Buck is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dermish pulls down on the head and he's put Buck to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Dermish!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Buck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tall to the mat! Tall manages to get full guard.
Buck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tall wants to stand but Buck is controlling the position.
Tall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buck preventing the sweep.
Tall wants to get back to his feet but Buck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Buck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Buck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tall wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buck stands up over Tall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buck stops Tall from standing up. #T1#
Buck connects with a couple of short punches.
Buck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tall trying to control the position.
Buck throws a big elbow that misses.
Buck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buck. #SUB#
Buck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buck.
Buck throwing strikes from guard but Tall blocks nicely. #SUB#
Buck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Buck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Buck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buck working some strikes from top position.
Buck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Tall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Tall takes the fight into the clinch.
Buck is trying to break the clinch but Tall has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Buck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Buck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Buck manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Tall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Tall gets the takedown into side control.
Tall looks winded!
Buck is trying to control Tall's posture but Tall avoids it.
Tall tries to move to mount but Buck blocks the move with his legs.
Buck is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Tall has knee on belly momentarily but Buck bucks him off and regains half guard. #T4#
Tall is looking to advance position but Buck won't allow it.
Tall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've been informed that Tall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Buck scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Buck dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tall clinches up with Buck and pushes him back against the cage.
Buck trying to stall but Tall improves his position.
Buck tries to circle away but Tall has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Tall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buck looks for a takedown but Tall sprawls well.
Buck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tall sprawls well. Tall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buck gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tall as he avoids it easily.
Tall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Buck shoots in and bounces Tall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tall uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tall!
Tall lands with a nice combination. Buck backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Rico Buck has been cut.#CL2#
Tall has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tall.
#BC2#
Tall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Tall as he connects with a hook.
Tall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tall is breathing heavily.
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!#TD2#
Tall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Buck pushes Tall off and gets back to his feet.#T2##TD2#
Tall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tall lands in his opponent's guard.
Tall stops Buck from standing up.
Buck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tall trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom. #T3#
Buck pulls Tall in close to prevent any damage.
Buck throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Buck trying to strike off his back.
Tall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buck wants to get back to his feet but Tall is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Buck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buck cracks Tall with a solid left hand.
Buck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Buck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tall trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Buck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tall wants to stand up but Buck is controlling him. #SUB#
Buck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kriss Tall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rico Buck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Buck throws a wild body kick that Tall sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Buck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buck looking for a sweep. Not yet Buck, not yet. #SUB#
Buck throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tall uses it to pass to side control.
Rico Buck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buck can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck keeps Tall under control for a moment.#T1#
Tall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Buck throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Buck trying to remain calm as Tall controls from the top position.#T2#
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.
Buck is pushing Tall's head away, looking to escape. Tall manages to hold on to the position though.
Buck is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Tall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buck's guard.
Tall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES#
Buck kicks Tall off and gets to his feet.
Tall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tall wants it to stay on the feet.
Buck shoots for a double leg takedown but Tall sprawls well. He's pushed Buck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tall throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Tall gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Buck wants to control but Tall postures up.
Buck is not content to let Tall control the position.
Tall wants to control for a moment but Buck uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tall is pressing down on Buck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buck is holding on for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Buck kicks off Tall and gets to his feet.
Tall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buck is looking to counter the offense by Tall and move into the clinch.
Tall thuds his right hand into Buck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Buck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buck is looking to break free of the clinch but Tall has double underhooks.
Tall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buck has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buck jumps guard but Tall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Buck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buck shoots in looking for a takedown but Tall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kriss Tall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tall 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kriss Tall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Puerto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buck did well to prevent Puerto getting side control.
Puerto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puerto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buck pushes Puerto off looking to stand but Puerto dives back in and keeps control.
Puerto thows a huge punch but Buck dodges it nicely.
Puerto prevents Buck from standing back up.
Puerto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Puerto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puerto lands a nice short elbow.
Puerto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Puerto seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Buck is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juanito Puerto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Buck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio avoids it really well and circles away.
Del Rio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Del Rio looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Buck tries to bum rush Del Rio with a series of wild strikes but Del Rio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Del Rio forces Buck back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Del Rio wants the takedown. Buck is fighting it off but Del Rio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Buck's guard against the cage.
Buck is trying to control the position but Del Rio postures up.
Buck wants to stand and escape but Del Rio is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Buck kicks Del Rio off and gets to his feet.
Buck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Rio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Del Rio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buck shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio shows good takedown defense.
Del Rio leaves Buck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Del Rio throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Del Rio leaves Buck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Del Rio takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Buck manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Del Rio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buck, up you get!
Del Rio throws a head kick that misses.
Buck throws a head kick that misses.
Del Rio with the counter takedown but Buck avoids it easily.
Del Rio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Del Rio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Buck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Rio is working away from the top position though.
Del Rio prevents Buck from standing back up.
Del Rio tries to stand and escape but Buck is controlling the position.
Buck tries to kick Del Rio off but Del Rio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Del Rio wants to stand but Buck has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Buck pushes Del Rio off looking to stand but Del Rio dives back in and keeps control.
#SU2#
Del Rio decides to stand and escape the position.
Del Rio looks to score with a jab to the body but Buck is just out of range.
Del Rio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Rio throws a series of punches but Buck moves out of range.
Buck attempts a counter takedown but Del Rio avoids it well and moves away.
Buck fails with a takedown attempt.
Del Rio stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Del Rio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buck is trying to defend but Del Rio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet.
Buck trying to control but Del Rio postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Del Rio escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buck shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio shows good takedown defense.
Buck throws a series of punches but Del Rio moves out of range.
Del Rio unleashes a big counter combination but Buck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Del Rio pushes Buck up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Buck fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Buck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Rio is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck throws a body punch but Del Rio moves out of range.
Del Rio misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Del Rio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Buck misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Buck is trying to stand up here but Del Rio is controlling him well.
Buck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Rio is working away from the top position though.#ES#
Buck manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Del Rio keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Del Rio's efforts to push away.
Buck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Rio up against the cage.
Buck is trying to push Del Rio away but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that Del Rio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Buck wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Buck fails to pull guard.
Del Rio lands with a short shot to the head.
Buck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Del Rio to keep the fight standing.
Buck wants to get back to striking at distance but Del Rio won't allow it.
Buck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Del Rio has Buck pressed against the cage, preventing Buck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Rio has Buck pressed against the cage, preventing Buck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buck working hard to break the clinch.
Buck working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Del Rio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Buck tries to clinch but Del Rio is having none of it. #CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and clinches.
Del Rio lands an elbow inside.
Buck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rio just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3##TD#
Buck manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Del Rio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buck, up you get! #CL2#
Del Rio forces Buck back against the cage and clinches.
Del Rio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch.
Del Rio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Rio wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Del Rio pushes Buck up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Del Rio jumps guard and drags Buck to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Buck throws a big right hand that misses.
Buck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Del Rio has momentary wrist control but Buck slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##ES2#
Del Rio manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Buck tries to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling the position.
Buck jumps guard but Del Rio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Del Rio tries to keep at a distance but Buck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Del Rio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Del Rio manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Buck explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Del Rio gets a clinch. #TD2#
Del Rio is trying to trip Buck. He has hold of a leg but Buck is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Del Rio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Buck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Del Rio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Rio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Buck gets a takedown into half guard.
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Del Rio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Buck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Buck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Rio sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Buck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Buck stops Del Rio from getting back to his feet.
Buck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Rio on the ground.
Buck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Rio's head. #SUB#
Buck is looking for a kimura but Del Rio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buck to get the leverage. #SUB#
Buck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Rio tries to get to full guard but Buck has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Del Rio is trying to stand up here but Buck is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Del Rio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Buck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Del Rio as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Rio 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.
Buck jumps guard but Del Rio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck tries to pull guard but Del Rio holds him up against the cage and eventually Buck drops back down to his feet.
Del Rio managing to block the knees to the body from Buck.
#BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
No luck for Buck with that takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Del Rio!
Buck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Del Rio.
Buck is trying to control Del Rio's posture but Del Rio avoids it. #SU2#
Del Rio stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4##TD2#
Del Rio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!#SU2#
Del Rio escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Del Rio tries to sprawl but Buck drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Del Rio pushes Buck off looking to stand but Buck dives back in and keeps control.
Buck tries to stand but can't do so whilst Del Rio controls his leg.
Del Rio tries to kick Buck off but Buck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Buck.
Rico Buck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah Del Rio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buck thows a huge punch but Del Rio dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Del Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Del Rio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Del Rio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Carlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Carlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Carlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buck, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Carlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlsson misses with a double jab.
Carlsson throws a right hand that Buck ducks under and follows up with a left that Buck also avoids with ease.
Buck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carlsson's waist but Carlsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buck off to one side.
As Buck backs off Carlsson throws a huge counter combo but Buck manages to avoid it all.
Buck on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Rico Buck has been cut.
A combination from Carlsson does no damage.
As Carlsson looks to move away, Buck throws a big counter combo but Carlsson just gets out of the way.
Carlsson slips under a jab.
Buck lands a really nice looking cross but Carlsson seems unphased.
Carlsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buck counters with a series of strikes. Carlsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Buck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carlsson.
Buck dodges the punch combination from Carlsson.
Buck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carlsson.
Carlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buck. #CL2#
Carlsson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Buck breaks the clinch.
Carlsson lands with a good body shot.
Buck shoots in for a double leg but Carlsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Carlsson throws a right and a left that Buck avoids nicely.
No joy there for Carlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck for Buck with that takedown attempt.
Salomon Carlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buck tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carlsson defends well and Buck ends up having to push Carlsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carlsson loads up on a big right hand but Buck slips the punch.
Buck fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlsson throws a leg kick but Buck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Carlsson lands a nice hook to Buck's body. Buck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buck is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Buck is predictable there
and Carlsson counters with a three punch combo that has Buck backing up. Buck nods at Carlsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Carlsson thumps Buck with a low kick.
Buck shoots and misses
and Carlsson counters with a left and a right... And another left! Buck is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salomon Carlsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Buck throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Buck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evgeniy Cirfych seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buck goes for a double leg but Cirfych avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cirfych continues to drive forward.
Buck swings for the body but Cirfych moves out of range.
#TD2#
Cirfych scores with a takedown into Buck's guard.
Buck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cirfych is controlling him.
Cirfych must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buck holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck 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#
Buck thows a huge punch but Cirfych dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Buck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cirfych defending well though.
Cirfych wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Buck is looking for a kimura here.
Buck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cirfych on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Buck seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Buck is looking for a kimura but Cirfych is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buck to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cirfych taking some punishment here, with Buck in his half guard.
Buck not doing much here.
Buck throws a strike but Cirfych avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Cirfych working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Cirfych looking for a guillotine here but Buck defends easily.
#SUB2#
Buck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cirfych has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buck has managed to get both his arms back between Cirfych's legs - danger averted.
Cirfych looks winded!
Cirfych is pulling down on Buck's head to control his posture.
Buck throwing strikes from guard but Cirfych blocks nicely.
Buck throwing strikes from guard but Cirfych blocks nicely. #T3#
Buck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buck with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Buck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Buck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Buck stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Cirfych looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Buck!#ES#
Buck throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Buck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cirfych counters with a body kick.
Buck lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buck is defended easily by Cirfych.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cirfych keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Cirfych closes the distance and pushes Buck back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Buck dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Buck dives in and grabs Cirfych's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cirfych pushes down on Buck's head and hops out.
Buck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cirfych sprawls well. Cirfych wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buck gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Cirfych shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buck's guard.#ES#
Buck pushes Cirfych off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Buck gets caught flat footed, as Cirfych shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cirfych is fighting to break Buck's control of his arms but Buck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Cirfych pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buck is keeping the position for now.
Cirfych is breathing heavily.
Buck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cirfych trying to control the position from guard on top but Buck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buck wants to sweep but no luck.
Cirfych trying to control the position from guard on top but Buck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Buck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buck wants to stand but Cirfych is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buck tries to land a front kick but Cirfych steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirfych with the counter takedown but Buck avoids it easily.
Buck fakes the leg kick and cracks Cirfych in the body.
Buck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Buck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cirfych can do to turn this around?#T3#
Buck fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cirfych fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buck to the ground. Cirfych is now in Buck's guard.
Buck keeping moving, preventing Cirfych from controlling successfully.
Cirfych engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Buck wants to control but Cirfych passes easily into half guard.
Buck wants to control but Cirfych is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cirfych is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Buck is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buck wants to control but Cirfych is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evgeniy Cirfych will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cirfych gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Buck manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Buck has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cirfych scores with a takedown into Buck's guard.
Cirfych trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Buck is trying to keep Cirfych in close.
Buck wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cirfych is now in half guard.
Buck throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Buck is trying to control but can't.
Buck keeping control of the position.
Buck missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Cirfych closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Buck breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Cirfych throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cirfych is in Buck's guard.
Cirfych is standing up over Buck. Buck looks to escape but Cirfych dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2#
Cirfych decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Cirfych as Buck shoots in.
Buck throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Cirfych counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buck trying to hold on to Cirfych's head to control him but Cirfych postures up.
Rico Buck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cirfych seems to be working for a kimura but Buck defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cirfych wants to work for an arm triangle but Buck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buck missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Buck is looking to escape.
Buck flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Buck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES#
Buck manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cirfych keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Buck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buck throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cirfych scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Buck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cirfych to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Buck has his feet on Cirfych's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Buck showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Buck!
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