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Event:
Infinity: Tortured Souls
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Versetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Versetti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Versetti has Kuznetsov pushed against the cage.
Versetti misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Versetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Versetti connects with a body shot.
Versetti looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Versetti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuznetsov scrambles back to his feet.
Versetti scores with a nice right hand.
Versetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Versetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Kuznetsov is trying to pull guard but Versetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Versetti misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Versetti lands an uppercut.
Versetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Versetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznetsov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Versetti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Versetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov has Versetti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Versetti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lucie Versetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Kuznetsov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Versetti is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Versetti is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Versetti.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Versetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Versetti lands a right hand.
A short right from Versetti on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versetti lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Versetti controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuznetsov looking to stall.
Versetti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kuznetsov has Versetti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Versetti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Versetti.
Versetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Versetti has him pressed against the cage.
Versetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Versetti.
Versetti pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Versetti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Versetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head. #TD2#
Kuznetsov successfully pulls guard.
Kuznetsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kuznetsov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Versetti looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kuznetsov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Versetti tries to roll over but Kuznetsov keeps him under control.
Versetti trying to control from the bottom.
#SU2#
Kuznetsov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Versetti to stand up.
Versetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt - Versetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucie Versetti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Versetti. Beautiful body shot.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Versetti is looking to counter punch.
Versetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuznetsov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuznetsov.
Versetti lands a body shot.
#CL#
Versetti forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Versetti lands a nice uppercut.
Versetti working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Versetti.
Versetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Versetti digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Versetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Versetti swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Versetti.
Versetti lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Versetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Versetti finish him?
Lucie Versetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Versetti drops Kuznetsov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuznetsov looks back up at him and smiles so Versetti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versetti throws an overhand right that drops Kuznetsov like a sack of potatoes! Versetti dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucie Versetti!
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Event:
Infinity: Reapers Calling
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li 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.
Li tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Li has eaten all the pies!#TD2#
Li shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Li was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Li tries to score with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Li slows the pace down. #SU2#
Li stands up. #T1#
Li moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuznetsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Kuznetsov has Li pulled in close to control his posture.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Li wants to stand and escape but instead Kuznetsov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Li looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Li is looking for a triangle but Kuznetsov pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetsov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Li has control of Kuznetsov's left arm, preventing Kuznetsov from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Li has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Li is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuznetsov won't allow Li to sweep him here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Li working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Li controlling Kuznetsov's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Li misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuznetsov quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuznetsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Li there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2#
Li stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Li dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but Li drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov has one foot on Li's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Li closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Kuznetsov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Kuznetsov with that takedown attempt.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Li drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov pushes Li off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##TD2#
Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuznetsov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Li controls the pace.
Li is working Kuznetsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SU2#
Li stands and steps away. Kuznetsov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Li closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard. #ES#
Kuznetsov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
#T3#
Li is trying to break free.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Li gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Kuznetsov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuznetsov has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Li is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Li there. #SUB2#
Li 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.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anatoli Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Li swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Li.
Kuznetsov is trying to control Li's posture but Li avoids it.
Li tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Li has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anatoli Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Li closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuznetsov did well to prevent Li getting side control.#T1##SU2#
Li decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Kuznetsov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Li to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Li drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
#T2##TD#
Kuznetsov jumps guard and drags Li to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuznetsov has a closed guard, preventing Li from standing up.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Li gets to his feet. Kuznetsov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Kuznetsov darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Kuznetsov into the cage. #CL2#
Li has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov is looking to control Li's arms but Li gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetsov has his back to the cage.
Li tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anatoli Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Li.
Kuznetsov wants a takedown but no success here.
Li has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but Li won't allow it.
#TD2#
Li has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kuznetsov regains guard immediately.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Li really 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.
#R4#
Kuznetsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Li fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuznetsov to the ground. Li is now in Kuznetsov's guard.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov has a closed guard, preventing Li from standing up. #T1#
Li forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
Li decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Li is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Li shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Kuznetsov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Li wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Li controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Li 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.
Li's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mike Li has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kuznetsov working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
#T4#
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li content to stall in guard here.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Li dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kuznetsov throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well. #TD2#
Li throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuznetsov was covering up waiting for the punch and Li finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
Li wants to stand and escape but instead Kuznetsov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Li pulls Kuznetsov in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov won't allow Li to sweep him here. #T1#
Li keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li pulls Kuznetsov in to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Li has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Kuznetsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Li is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Li throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Li changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuznetsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Li is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Li's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Li takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Li is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kuznetsov has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Li 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Li!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beach smiles and moves away.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Beach half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov wants to counter with a clinch but Beach pushes him away.
Beach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuznetsov fails with the takedown.
Gus Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beach is fending him off so far but Kuznetsov persists. Nope, Beach circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Beach gets a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beach smiles and moves away.
#T1##CL#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Kuznetsov back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Beach.
Kuznetsov looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Beach rushes Kuznetsov and presses him up against the cage.
Beach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Beach is pushing Kuznetsov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but Beach holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuznetsov drops back down to his feet.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage. #T3#
Beach stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Beach tries to sprawl out of it but Kuznetsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beach manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beach throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Beach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beach somewhat.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Beach tries to sprawl out of it but Kuznetsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beach manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov fails with the takedown.
Kuznetsov looks winded!#T4#
Beach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beach tries to avoid it but Kuznetsov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beach to the ground. Beach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches up with Beach, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes Beach against the cage but Beach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beach misses with a head kick.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Beach dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuznetsov somewhat.
Beach fails to land the takedown.
Kuznetsov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beach fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Beach bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov struggling a bit here.#T1#
Kuznetsov is looking to regain half guard here but Beach keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.#SU#
Beach decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kuznetsov to his feet.
Kuznetsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beach circles away.
Gus Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Kuznetsov.
An inside leg kick from Beach misses.
Kuznetsov dives in for a single leg takedown but Beach sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beach wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Beach clinches with his opponent.
Beach taking a breather.#T2#
The referee calls for Beach to work.
Beach seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kuznetsov is trying to pull guard but Beach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Beach.
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but Beach holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuznetsov drops back down to his feet.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Beach trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kuznetsov has Beach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Beach throws knees to the body.
Beach's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beach stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beach - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beach gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
Beach leaning against his opponent.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Beach dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Beach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznetsov's efforts to push away.
Kuznetsov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beach to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Beach dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov shoots in but Beach avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Beach looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beach moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Beach gets to mount! Kuznetsov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach landing strikes from the mount and Kuznetsov is in trouble!
Kuznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Kuznetsov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov is still trying to improve position.
Beach controlling the position easily from mount.
Beach pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Beach postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuznetsov looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Beach with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Beach controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Beach with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Beach has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kuznetsov's face.
Beach lands a couple of good shots and Kuznetsov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Beach lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beach gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Beach is landing with strikes from the back.
Kuznetsov tries to escape but Beach has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gus Beach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov trying to control the action but Beach just sinks the hooks in.
Beach will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuznetsov is trying to break free.
Beach gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beach has good solid back control here. #T4#
Beach connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kuznetsov to escape the position.
Kuznetsov prevents Beach from getting a body triangle.
Kuznetsov is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Beach looking to break Kuznetsov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kuznetsov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Beach will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Beach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beach 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Beach!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kuznetsov scores with a takedown into Patel's guard.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Patel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Patel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Patel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kuznetsov has picked Patel up and slammed him! Patel can't keep hold of the triangle and Kuznetsov manages to pass to side control!
Patel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Kuznetsov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuznetsov just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patel tries to bench press Kuznetsov off him but Kuznetsov keeps the position.
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patel keeps working.
Patel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Patel is trying to work for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
#T1#
Kuznetsov wants to control but Patel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuznetsov is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetsov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuznetsov pulls Patel in close to his closed guard and prevents Patel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuznetsov is looking to sweep but instead, Patel has passed into 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.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuznetsov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patel is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Patel is controlling him.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##ES2#
Kuznetsov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Patel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov. #TD2#
Kuznetsov has hold of one of Patel's legs. Patel is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuznetsov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov is stalling in the full guard.
Kuznetsov won't allow Patel to sweep him here.
Patel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Patel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuznetsov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov working away.#T4#
Patel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Patel is trying to work for a sweep but Kuznetsov has mounted him!
Patel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuznetsov punching from mount but Patel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Patel has given up his back.
Kuznetsov controlling the position well here. Patel rolled but Kuznetsov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Kuznetsov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoli Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Kuznetsov has Patel up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kuznetsov gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Patel kicks off Kuznetsov and gets to his feet.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Kuznetsov feints and as Patel raises his hands in defense, Kuznetsov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov postures up in Patel's guard and throws a big left but Patel blocks it.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Patel keeps moving.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
Patel wants to improve his position but instead Kuznetsov has moved into half guard.
Patel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kuznetsov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Patel to get to his feet. #T1#
Patel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a two punch combo.
Patel fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Patel in a clinch.
Patel jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palmer Patel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov is pushing Patel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Patel.
A frustrated look appears on Patel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Patel manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Patel quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Patel pushes Kuznetsov off and gets back to his feet.
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#
Kuznetsov dives in and scores a takedown into Patel's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Patel.
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Kuznetsov gets to his feet - Patel follows without any prompting. #T3##TD2#
Kuznetsov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov wants to pass the guard but Patel is keeping the position.
Patel looking for a sweep. Not yet Patel, not yet.
Kuznetsov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Patel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Patel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuznetsov is aware though and is defending well.
Kuznetsov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuznetsov passes Patel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control from half guard but Patel is working away.
Kuznetsov wants to pass the guard but Patel is defending well. #T4#
Patel wants to improve his position but Kuznetsov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kuznetsov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuznetsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Patel wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov thows a huge punch but Patel dodges it nicely.
Patel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kuznetsov is trying to work for a kimura but Patel is defending well.
Patel looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoli Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Patel sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Patel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand back up but Patel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kuznetsov. #REVB#
Patel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuznetsov gets full guard.
Kuznetsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Patel is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Patel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patel wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Patel is working from the bottom.
Patel wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.
Patel is looking to sweep but instead, Kuznetsov has passed into half guard.
Anatoli Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patel is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kuznetsov wants to take a breather but Patel is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Patel tries to get to full guard but Kuznetsov has control of the leg.
Kuznetsov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuznetsov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patel defending well though.
Patel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kuznetsov 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.
Well, if Kuznetsov 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.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Patel has one foot on Kuznetsov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Kuznetsov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Patel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kuznetsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Patel pushes Kuznetsov off and gets back to his feet.
Patel shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Patel shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Patel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Kuznetsov pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Kuznetsov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Patel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Patel wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
#TD2#
Kuznetsov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Patel regains guard immediately.
Patel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patel is keeping the position for now.
Palmer Patel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anatoli Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anatoli Kuznetsov.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoli Kuznetsov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 622 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Clay clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Clay manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Clay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clay wants to stand but Kuznetsov has his arm trapped.
Kuznetsov can't do much from the bottom here.
Clay tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuznetsov's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay wants to stand but Kuznetsov is controlling his arm.
Kuznetsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kuznetsov sneaks back into half guard.
Kuznetsov tries to kick Clay off but Clay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clay lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura but Kuznetsov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Clay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuznetsov has hold of Clay's hands but Clay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Clay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura here.
Clay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Clay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Clay eventually gives up the hold.
Clay working Kuznetsov over with strikes. #T3#
Well, if Clay 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.
Clay passes to side control. #SUB2#
Clay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.
Clay advances nicely into full mount.
Clay cracks Kuznetsov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Clay controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Clay looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Clay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.#CL2#
Clay moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Clay wants the takedown. Kuznetsov is fighting it off but Clay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kuznetsov's guard against the cage.
Clay is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kuznetsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Clay advances to half guard.
Clay works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clay breaks from Kuznetsov's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Kuznetsov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clay looking to finish Kuznetsov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kuznetsov!#ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Clay postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kuznetsov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kuznetsov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Clay!
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