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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lion rushes Vavilov and presses him up against the cage.
Vavilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vavilov to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Vavilov scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Edine Lion has been cut.
Vavilov is struggling to control the position.
Vavilov lands an uppercut.
Lion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vavilov.
Vavilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lion's elbow.
Vavilov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lion backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vavilov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vavilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vavilov.
Lion looks winded!
Vavilov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vavilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lion backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vavilov works on Lion's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Vavilov.
#T1#
Vavilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vavilov lands a right hand.
Vavilov lands a right hand.
Vavilov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vavilov mutters something to Lion before pushing him back against the cage. As Lion comes back towards him, Vavilov unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Lion clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikita Vavilov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Borashikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Borashikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Borashikov wants to control from the top but Lion keeps moving.
Lion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borashikov is one step ahead there.
Borashikov wants to control from the top but Lion keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borashikov wants to pass the guard but Lion is keeping the position.#T1#
Borashikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Borashikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lion is trying to control the position but Borashikov postures up.
Lion keeping full guard, as Borashikov tries to pass.
Lion wants to sweep here but Borashikov controlling him for the moment.
Borashikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borashikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lion has hold of Borashikov's hands but Borashikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Borashikov wants to pass to mount but Lion is defending the position.
Borashikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lion wants to get back to full guard.
Lion pushes Borashikov off looking to stand but Borashikov dives back in and keeps control.
Borashikov controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lion is looking for a sweep. Borashikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Borashikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Lion is refusing to be controlled, as Borashikov sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Lion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Borashikov tries for a takedown but Lion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borashikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lion circles away.
Borashikov tries to clinch there but Lion circles away.
Lion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Borashikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Borashikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lion pinned against the cage. Lion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Borashikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Borashikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lion avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Lion closes the distance and pushes Borashikov back into the cage.
Lion can't break the clinch.
Lion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borashikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lion prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Borashikov successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Lion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borashikov is breathing heavily.
Lion looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Borashikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Borashikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Lion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borashikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evgeniy Borashikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lion scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Lion gets a clinch.
Borashikov stops a takedown attempt from Lion.
Lion gets underhooks to prevent Borashikov's takedown attempt.
Borashikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lion to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Borashikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Borashikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Borashikov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lion is trying to keep an underhook but Borashikov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lion is looking to escape.#SUB#
Borashikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Lion looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB#
Borashikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lion sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borashikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borashikov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lion wants to control but Borashikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Borashikov controlling the pace.
Lion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borashikov controlling the action here. #ES2#
Lion makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lion is looking to score with low kicks.
No luck for Lion with that takedown attempt. #T3##TD#
Borashikov gets the takedown into side control.
Lion is pushing Borashikov's head away, looking to escape. Borashikov manages to hold on to the position though.
Lion is looking to reverse the position.
Borashikov wants to control but Lion is keeping him busy.
Lion is trying to control Borashikov's posture but Borashikov avoids it.
Borashikov gets to mount! Lion was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lion regains half guard.#T4#
Borashikov controlling the pace.
Lion trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Borashikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lion looking for submissions off his back.
Lion is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lion keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edine Lion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Borashikov is looking to clinch but Lion is avoiding it.
Lion throws out a leg kick but Borashikov moves out of range and Lion only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Lion.#TD#
Borashikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lion sprawls well initially but Borashikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Borashikov is thwarting Lion's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Borashikov seems content to control.
Borashikov wants to stand but Lion has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borashikov stops Lion from getting back to his feet.
Borashikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lion is trying to stand back up but Borashikov is controlling him
#T1##SUB#
Borashikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Lion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borashikov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Borashikov closes the distance and pushes Lion back into the cage.
Borashikov jumps guard but Lion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Borashikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borashikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borashikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lion smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Borashikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lion tries to clinch up but Borashikov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borashikov, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Lion pulls guard successfully.
Borashikov looking to pass the guard.
Borashikov trying to control but Lion is working from the bottom. #SU#
Borashikov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lion shoots in for a double leg but Borashikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borashikov tries to clinch up.
Borashikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borashikov defends it well.
Lion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borashikov is fending him off so far but Lion persists. Nope, Borashikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Lion shoots in for a takedown but Borashikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Borashikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lion defends it nicely.
Lion fails with the takedown.#TD#
Borashikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lion prevents Borashikov from moving into mount.
Lion gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Borashikov lands a big shot there that rocks Lion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lion is desperately trying to improve his position but Borashikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Borashikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lion is squirming around, avoiding Borashikov's attempts to control the action.
Borashikov controlling the pace for now.
Borashikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borashikov trying to control but Lion is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeniy Borashikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borashikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeniy Borashikov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Lion fails to land the takedown.
Lion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sweeney attempts a counter takedown but Lion avoids it well and moves away.
Lion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sweeney defends it nicely.
Lion avoids the body shot from Sweeney.
#TD#
Sweeney closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lion's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion pulls Sweeney in close to prevent any damage.
Sweeney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sweeney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Lion is looking to sweep but instead, Sweeney has passed into half guard.
Sweeney seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Sweeney is looking for a kimura but Lion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sweeney to get the leverage.
Sweeney prevents Lion from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lion is trying is best to control the position here.
Sweeney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sweeney.
Sweeney 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.
Lion is trying to control but can't.
Lion is not content to let Sweeney control the position.
Lion is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sweeney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lion is just riding it out for now. Sweeney eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Sweeney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lion is trying to control but can't.
Sweeney working the head and body with strikes.
Lion wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sweeney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Sweeney seems to be working for a kimura but Lion defends the submission attempt.
Sweeney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Sweeney is taking a breather. Lion says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lion gets full guard.
Sweeney lands a couple of digs.
Sweeney is working Lion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Sweeney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sweeney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeney won't allow Lion to sweep him here.
Sweeney stops Lion from standing up. #ES2#
Lion scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lion fails with a takedown attempt.
Geraldo Sweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edine Lion.#T4##CL2#
Lion has Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Sweeney breaks from the clinch.
Lion shoots in for a takedown but Sweeney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lion misses with a few strikes there.
Sweeney changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edine Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lion pushes Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweeney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Sweeney lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Sweeney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Sweeney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lion is trying to defend but Sweeney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sweeney prevents Lion from standing back up.
Geraldo Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Lion kicks off Sweeney and gets to his feet.
Lion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sweeney tries to avoid it but Lion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sweeney to the ground. Sweeney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Sweeney closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sweeney lands in his opponent's guard.
Sweeney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sweeney is looking to work some ground and pound but Lion has wrist control.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sweeney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lion is pulling down on Sweeney's head to control his posture.
Sweeney is looking to stand up but Lion won't let him.
Lion looking for a sweep. Not yet Lion, not yet.
Lion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sweeney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lion can do to turn this around?
Sweeney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sweeney scoring with some ground and pound.
Lion wants to sweep but no luck.
Lion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #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.
Sweeney is in close to Lion's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Sweeney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sweeney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lion has momentary wrist control but Sweeney slips an elbow through the middle.
Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sweeney is looking to work some ground and pound but Lion has wrist control.
Sweeney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lion's head.
Sweeney scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Sweeney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweeney scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lion trying to control the position.
#T3#
Sweeney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lion's head.
Sweeney lands a couple of elbows.
Lion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sweeney postures up and lands a big shot to Lion's brow.
Sweeney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweeney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sweeney stopping the sweep attempt from Lion.
Sweeney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sweeney 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.
Sweeney throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Sweeney with a nice head shot there.
Sweeney stopping the sweep attempt from Lion.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sweeney's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Sweeney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweeney throws a big right hand that misses.
Lion keeping moving, preventing Sweeney from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Sweeney dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sweeney gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lion is trying to escape back to his feet but Sweeney uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lion takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Sweeney working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion is trying to get back to half guard.
Sweeney is working Lion over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Lion is trying to get back to half guard.
Lion wants to control but Sweeney postures up.
Sweeney looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lion is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Sweeney tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sweeney misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sweeney grinds an elbow into Lion's temple.
Sweeney in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lion can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The ground and pound from Sweeney seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Sweeney is trying to get an arm triangle but Lion is defending well.
Lion tries to buck Sweeney off but Sweeney is having none of it.
Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Sweeney tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sweeney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sweeney cracks Lion with a big right hand but Lion just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
Lion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sweeney wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sweeney is trying to get an arm triangle but Lion is defending well.
Sweeney working the ground and pound.
Lion struggling a bit here.
Lion tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Sweeney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Lion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lion is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sweeney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sweeney looking to control but instead Lion has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Edine Lion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geraldo Sweeney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geraldo Sweeney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sweeney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geraldo Sweeney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lion gets a double leg takedown into Butler's guard.#ES#
Butler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Lion pushes Butler up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Butler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Lion tries to sprawl but Butler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lion trying to hold on to Butler's head to control him but Butler postures up.
#SUB#
Butler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lion throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Butler manages to pass to side control.
Lion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Lion tries to roll over but Butler keeps him under control.
Lion is controlling Butler's trapped leg to prevent Butler from advancing to side control.
Lion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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.
Lion trying to hold on to Butler's head to control him but Butler postures up.
Lion taking some punishment here, with Butler in his half guard.
Lion is concentrating on defense, preventing Butler from advancing position.
Lion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Butler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lion working a defensive guard but Butler passes into half guard.
#T3#
Lion is looking for a sweep. Butler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Butler is working away from the top position though.
Lion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lion trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Butler shoots in and bounces Lion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Lion has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Butler is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Butler pulls guard successfully.
Butler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Butler wants to sweep here but Lion controlling him for the moment.
Butler lands an upkick as Lion stands over him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Butler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Butler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Lion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Lion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Lion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Butler wants to stand back up but Lion manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Lion are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lion tries to move to mount but Butler blocks the move with his legs.
Butler is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Butler regains half guard.
Lion prevents Butler from improving his position.
Butler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Butler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lion pushing down on Butler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Butler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lion trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lion wants to stand but Butler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lion trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
Butler wants to sweep but no luck.
Butler keeping full guard, as Lion tries to pass.
Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lion manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Clifford Butler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lion works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Lion pulls Butler in close to prevent any damage.
Butler stopping the sweep attempt from Lion.
Butler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lion wants to stand but Butler is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butler is aware though and is defending well.
Lion is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lion has his foot on Butler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butler works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lion tries to clinch but Butler is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Butler swings for the body but Lion moves out of range.
#TD2#
Lion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Butler to the ground. Lion is now in Butler's guard.#SUB#
Lion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lion has managed to get both his arms back between Butler's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Butler looking for a guillotine here but Lion defends easily.
#SUB#
Butler working for submissions but it's allowed Lion to get to half guard.
Butler trying to hold on to Lion's head to control him but Lion postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler moves into full guard.
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 Clifford Butler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lion gets tackled into the cage by Butler. Butler maintains the clinch. #BC#
Butler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lion defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Lion. That snapped Butler's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Clifford Butler has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Lion throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB#
Lion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lion has managed to get both his arms back between Butler's legs - danger averted.
Lion postures up in Butler's guard and throws a big left but Butler blocks it.
Lion throwing strikes from guard but Butler blocks nicely.
Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butler really is a fat lump.
Butler wants to sweep but no luck.
Lion trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lion throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Butler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lion is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Butler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lion escapes and throws Butler's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butler is not content to let Lion control the position.
Butler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lion's best efforts.
Lion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Butler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lion forces his way into half guard.
Lion prevents Butler from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Butler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lion pulls his head out easily.
Lion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butler's head.
Lion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butler defending well though.
Lion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Butler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lion.
Lion performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lion wants to get back to his feet.
Butler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lion wants to pass the guard but Butler is keeping the position.
Edine Lion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifford Butler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edine Lion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Butler 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clifford Butler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lion drives through with a takedown into Owen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Owen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lion is aware though and is defending well.
Lion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owen wants to stand but Lion is controlling the position.
Lion tries to free his leg and advance position but Owen is retaining full guard.
Lion postures up in Owen's guard and throws a big left but Owen blocks it. #SUB#
Owen is looking for a triangle but Lion pushes his legs off easily.
Lion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lion defends well.#SUB2#
Lion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion controlling from the top position.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lion sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lion passes Owen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lion trying to control the action but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen pushes Lion off looking to stand but Lion dives back in and keeps control.
Owen trying to get back to full guard but Lion takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Owen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Owen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lion wants to control the pace but Owen is squirming around nicely.
Owen is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Lion jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Owen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Owen is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Owen wants to get back to his feet but Lion drags him back down.
Owen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Lion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Owen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Lion stands up and beckons Owen to join him on the feet.
Owen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owen tries a head kick but it misses.
Owen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Lion gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Owen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lion keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Owen jumps guard but Lion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Owen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lion is trying to break the clinch but Owen has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Owen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lion is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Owen to the mat. Owen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owen is keeping the position for now.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Lion looks winded!#SUB#
Lion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SU2#
Lion stands up and waves to Owen to follow him.
Lion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Lion drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Owen wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Owen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edine Lion will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Lion tries to sprawl but Owen drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lion pushes Owen off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Lion rushes Owen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lion has clasped his hands together around Owen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owen is looking to reverse the position.
Edine Lion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owen tries to escape but Lion is in control.
Owen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Owen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Lion tries to advance to mount but can't.
Owen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SU2#
Lion postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Owen to stand up. #TD2#
Lion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lion is in Owen's guard.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Lion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Owen working for a triangle but Lion defends it easily.
#SUB#
Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Owen keeping full guard, as Lion tries to pass.
Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Owen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Owen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Lion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lion throwing strikes but missing.
Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Owen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lion is aware though and is defending well.
Owen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Owen is not content to let Lion control the position.
Owen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Owen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lion's back!
Owen lands a shot to the head.
Lion wants to control his opponent's hands but Owen gets his hands free.
Lion tries to roll but Owen sticks to his back.
Lion trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Lion is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Owen has the hooks in. Lion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lion just trying to survive but Owen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lion is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edine Lion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lion blocks a head kick by Owen.
#TD2#
Lion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lion is in Owen's guard.
Lion looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Owen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Lion stands up from Owen's guard - Lion perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Lion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Owen on his heels. He'll look to pass Owen's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.
Owen strikes from his own guard.
Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lion wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving. #SUB#
Owen has his foot on Lion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lion works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Owen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lion stacks Owen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lion!
Lion throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Owen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #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.
Lion is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Owen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Owen is trying to stand up here but Lion is controlling him well.
Owen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Owen wants to sweep but no luck.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Lion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Lion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lion has managed to get both his arms back between Owen's legs - danger averted.
Owen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lion trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Lion throwing strikes from guard but Owen blocks nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lion stops Owen from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Lion forces Owen back against the cage and clinches.
Owen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lion to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Owen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Randell Owen has been cut.
Lion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
A head kick misses from Lion.
Owen throws a counter high kick but Lion was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Lion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lion trying to control the action but Owen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Owen wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Owen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Owen looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owen manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edine Lion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lion 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edine Lion!
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