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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 9
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Khashukaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khashukaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vignisson defends it nicely.
Khashukaev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vignisson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Vignisson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vignisson crunches a lovely knee into Khashukaev's ribcage.
Khashukaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khashukaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vignisson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khashukaev lands a nice hook to Vignisson's body. Vignisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev fails with the takedown.
Sigurmann Vignisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kantemir Khashukaev.
Khashukaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vignisson swivels and escapes.
Vignisson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Vignisson pushes Khashukaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson misses with a knee strike.
Vignisson prevents Khashukaev from breaking the clinch.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khashukaev is defending well for now.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khashukaev looks winded!#BC2#
Khashukaev breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Vignisson clinches with his opponent.
Vignisson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khashukaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vignisson gets underhooks to prevent Khashukaev's takedown attempt.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khashukaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khashukaev avoids it.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khashukaev is defending well for now.
Khashukaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Vignisson.
Vignisson has Khashukaev pressed against the cage, preventing Khashukaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vignisson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khashukaev.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khashukaev is defending well for now.
Vignisson working Khashukaev over with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vignisson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vignisson taking a breather.
Vignisson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khashukaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khashukaev managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the head but Khashukaev blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khashukaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vignisson slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Khashukaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Vignisson tries to clinch there but Khashukaev circles away.
Khashukaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Vignisson looks to clinch #TD2#
and Khashukaev counters with a shoot takedown. Vignisson fights it but they end up in guard.
Vignisson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vignisson tries to get out of the position.
Khashukaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khashukaev is working Vignisson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khashukaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Vignisson has wrist control.
Khashukaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Khashukaev prevents Vignisson from getting back to his feet.
Khashukaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vignisson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khashukaev is controlling him.
Vignisson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khashukaev on the ground.#T4#
Khashukaev is in close to Vignisson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khashukaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khashukaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khashukaev is working Vignisson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khashukaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khashukaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vignisson wants to stand and escape but Khashukaev is having none of it.
Khashukaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khashukaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khashukaev is in close to Vignisson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khashukaev cracks Vignisson with a solid left hand.
Khashukaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vignisson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Vignisson clinches with his opponent.
Khashukaev is trying to break free.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body.
Vignisson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khashukaev is keeping busy.
Khashukaev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vignisson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khashukaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khashukaev can do to turn this around?
Vignisson throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khashukaev is defending well for now.
Khashukaev is breathing heavily.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Khashukaev avoids the damage to the body.
Khashukaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vignisson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vignisson looking to throw knees to the head but Khashukaev is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khashukaev.
Vignisson lands a good knee to the midsection. Khashukaev won't want to take too many of those.
Sigurmann Vignisson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vignisson taking a breather.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khashukaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khashukaev is defending well for now.
Khashukaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body.
Vignisson taking a breather.
Vignisson has Khashukaev pressed against the cage.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Khashukaev managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
Khashukaev managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
#TD2#
Khashukaev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vignisson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vignisson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Vignisson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khashukaev scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Can Vignisson hold on?! Khashukaev is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Khashukaev controlling the position well here. Vignisson rolled but Khashukaev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Khashukaev connects with a big shot to the side of Vignisson's head.
Khashukaev punches Vignisson on the ear.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Khashukaev. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T3#
Can Vignisson hold on?! Khashukaev is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Khashukaev scores with strikes from the back.
Vignisson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khashukaev lands with a hammerfist to the side of Vignisson's head.#SUB2#
Khashukaev is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Vignisson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Khashukaev has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Vignisson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Khashukaev doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kantemir Khashukaev!
A very excited looking Kantemir Khashukaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 8
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Vignisson rushes Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vignisson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Vignisson misses with a knee strike.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Vignisson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vignisson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vignisson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Vignisson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Vignisson manages to get underhooks.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurmagomedov is defending well for now.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nurmagomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vignisson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Vignisson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vignisson misses with a knee strike.
#T1##TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Vignisson's temple.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vignisson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nurmagomedov has cracked it and Vignisson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Revolution XC 8
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Fikizolo misses with a body shot.
Andile Fikizolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fikizolo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vignisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fikizolo.
Fikizolo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fikizolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vignisson manages to avoid it.
Vignisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fikizolo misses with a series of wild punches.
Fikizolo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Fikizolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vignisson.
Fikizolo misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Vignisson clinches.
Fikizolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fikizolo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vignisson.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fikizolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fikizolo.
Vignisson scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Fikizolo manages to break the clinch.
Fikizolo misses with a looping right.
Vignisson is looking to clinch.
Fikizolo throws a series of punches but Vignisson avoids them all with ease.
Vignisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fikizolo misses with a body shot
and Vignisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Vignisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Vignisson - just one landing.
Vignisson misses with an uppercut.
Fikizolo scores with the left hand. Vignisson knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Vignisson lands.
Fikizolo lands a head shot.
Vignisson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fikizolo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vignisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fikizolo.
Fikizolo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fikizolo misses with a double jab
and Vignisson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vignisson misses with a body shot.
Fikizolo is looking to wear down Vignisson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Fikizolo gets tackled into the cage by Vignisson. Vignisson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Fikizolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fikizolo throws a body punch but Vignisson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fikizolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vignisson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Vignisson moves into the clinch.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fikizolo avoids it.
Fikizolo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Fikizolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Vignisson controls his hands.
#BC#
Fikizolo manages to break the clinch.
Fikizolo tries to move into range but Vignisson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vignisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fikizolo throws out the jab.
Vignisson connects with a crisp jab.
Fikizolo lunges at Vignisson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vignisson's hand.
Fikizolo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fikizolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vignisson tries to clinch up.
Fikizolo misses with a combination
and Vignisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fikizolo misses with a combination
and Fikizolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vignisson slips a straight right by Fikizolo.
Vignisson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fikizolo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fikizolo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vignisson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Vignisson drives through and clinches with Fikizolo against the cage.
Vignisson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fikizolo controls his hands.
#T3#
A short right from Fikizolo.
Fikizolo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Fikizolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fikizolo feints a jab promting Vignisson to slip. Fikizolo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vignisson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Vignisson has Fikizolo up against the cage in a clinch.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body.
Vignisson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fikizolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vignisson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fikizolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vignisson keeps control of Fikizolo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vignisson is working Fikizolo over against the cage.
Fikizolo tries to work over Vignisson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Vignisson.
Vignisson can't find room to land a body shot as Fikizolo controls the action.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fikizolo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fikizolo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fikizolo tries to work over Vignisson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Vignisson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fikizolo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vignisson.
Vignisson throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vignisson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fikizolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fikizolo is trying to break free.#BC#
Fikizolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fikizolo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vignisson counters with a straight right hand.
Fikizolo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vignisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vignisson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fikizolo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fikizolo takes one to the chin there.
Vignisson stuns Fikizolo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vignisson is looking to clinch but Fikizolo is avoiding it.
Vignisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fikizolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vignisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fikizolo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vignisson.
Fikizolo misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Vignisson clinches up with Fikizolo and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vignisson scores with a decent looking hook.
Vignisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Fikizolo misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Vignisson misses.
Fikizolo scores with a jab to the body.
Vignisson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fikizolo throws a combination that misses
enabling Vignisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fikizolo lands a jab to Vignisson's midsection.
Fikizolo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vignisson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fikizolo's head.
Fikizolo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vignisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fikizolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vignisson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!#CL2#
Vignisson drives through and clinches with Fikizolo against the cage.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vignisson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fikizolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fikizolo avoiding damage as Vignisson throws knees to the body.
Fikizolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vignisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fikizolo misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vignisson.
#T1#
Vignisson looking to slow down the pace here.
Vignisson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Andile Fikizolo has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Fikizolo fails to land.
Vignisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vignisson has Fikizolo pressed against the cage.
Vignisson lands a good knee to the midsection. Fikizolo won't want to take too many of those.
Vignisson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vignisson digs a right hand underneath Fikizolo's ribcage. Fikizolo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vignisson.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body.
Vignisson taking a breather.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Fikizolo avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Vignisson as the two fighters clinch.
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fikizolo's face.
Vignisson stalling in the clinch but Fikizolo improves position.
Vignisson crunches a lovely knee into Fikizolo's ribcage.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fikizolo.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vignisson working Fikizolo over with knees to the body.
Vignisson cracks Fikizolo with a nice body shot.
Vignisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fikizolo avoids it.
Vignisson lands a nice uppercut.
Vignisson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vignisson has Fikizolo pressed against the cage, preventing Fikizolo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the head but Fikizolo blocks with his arms.
Fikizolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson looking to throw knees to the head but Fikizolo is blocking nicely.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Fikizolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fikizolo managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
#BC#
Fikizolo manages to break the clinch.
Fikizolo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sigurmann Vignisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vignisson connects with a jab.
Vignisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fikizolo ducks under a wild hook from Vignisson.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Vignisson.
Fikizolo throws a shot to the body.
Fikizolo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vignisson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vignisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Fikizolo.
Vignisson lands a really nice looking cross but Fikizolo seems unphased.
Vignisson throws out a loose jab but Fikizolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fikizolo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fikizolo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vignisson scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Fikizolo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vignisson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fikizolo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vignisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fikizolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Vignisson.#T4#
Fikizolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Fikizolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fikizolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vignisson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fikizolo scrambles back to his feet.
Vignisson wants to clinch up but Fikizolo keeps it at a distance.
Vignisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vignisson drops his hands momentarily and Fikizolo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fikizolo misses with a double jab
and Fikizolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fikizolo scores with a body shot.
Vignisson throws a right hand that misses
and Fikizolo counters with a right hand to the body.
Fikizolo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vignisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fikizolo walks into a left hand.
Fikizolo throws a combination. Vignisson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vignisson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fikizolo just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Vignisson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Vignisson has closed the distance and engaged Fikizolo in a clinch.
Vignisson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andile Fikizolo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vignisson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fikizolo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vignisson ducks under a wild hook from Fikizolo.
Fikizolo tries to move into range but Vignisson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vignisson looks to land a right hand but Fikizolo moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Vignisson.
Fikizolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fikizolo scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vignisson. Fikizolo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vignisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fikizolo.
Vignisson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Fikizolo. Those never looked like landing.
Fikizolo drops his hands momentarily and Vignisson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vignisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fikizolo misses with a jab to the body
and Vignisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fikizolo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vignisson.#T1#
Vignisson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vignisson blocks a jab.
Fikizolo misses with a hook to the body
and Vignisson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fikizolo misses with a shot to the body
and Vignisson counters with a straight right hand.
Fikizolo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vignisson circles away quickly and effectively.
Vignisson walks into a straight right hand from Fikizolo.
Vignisson staying out of range there.
Vignisson wants to counter the offense by Fikizolo and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Vignisson does it's job there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vignisson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vignisson scores with a jab to the body.
Fikizolo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Vignisson counter with a right hand.
Vignisson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fikizolo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fikizolo slips a jab from Vignisson.
Fikizolo swings widly with a right hand
and Vignisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vignisson lands a nice looking body shot.
Fikizolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vignisson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Vignisson connects with a body shot that sends Fikizolo's belly button to the back.
Fikizolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vignisson manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Vignisson.
Vignisson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fikizolo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vignisson to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Vignisson misses.
Vignisson misses with a straight right.
Fikizolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vignisson moves away from the strike by Fikizolo.
Sigurmann Vignisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vignisson connects with a body shot.
Fikizolo misses with a shot to the body
and Vignisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fikizolo misses the jab.#CL2#
Fikizolo gets tackled into the cage by Vignisson. Vignisson maintains the clinch.
Fikizolo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Fikizolo.
Andile Fikizolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Fikizolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vignisson prevents a body shot from Fikizolo.
Fikizolo can't find room to land a body shot as Vignisson controls the action.
Fikizolo tries to throw a body punch but Vignisson avoids it by throwing Fikizolo back against the cage.
Vignisson prevents a body shot from Fikizolo.
A nice left hand lands by Vignisson.
Fikizolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vignisson's elbow.
Fikizolo can't find room to land a body shot as Vignisson controls the action.
Fikizolo misses with a punch to the body.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fikizolo tries to throw a body punch but Vignisson avoids it by throwing Fikizolo back against the cage.
Fikizolo digs a right hand into Vignisson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vignisson's gas tank.
Fikizolo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
#T4##BC#
Fikizolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vignisson has closed the distance and engaged Fikizolo in a clinch.
#BC#
Fikizolo manages to break the clinch.
Vignisson throws a big shot that misses.
Fikizolo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vignisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fikizolo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Vignisson drives through and clinches with Fikizolo against the cage.
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!
Fikizolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vignisson lands with a short shot to the head.
Vignisson blocks an uppercut.
Fikizolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fikizolo tries a body shot but Vignisson blocks it.
Vignisson blocks a body shot from Fikizolo.
Vignisson taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurmann Vignisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vignisson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurmann Vignisson!
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Event:
Revolution XC 7
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vignisson.
Grant feinted with a counter takedown.
Grant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vignisson avoids it really well and circles away.
Sigurmann Vignisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Vignisson misses with a left hand #CL#
and Grant counters by moving into the clinch.
Vignisson effectively controlling the action here.
Vignisson just leaning against Grant, taking a breather.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
Grant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vignisson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Vignisson.
Vignisson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vignisson.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Vignisson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
Grant tries to score a body lock takedown but Vignisson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vignisson scores with a knee to the head.
Grant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vignisson landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Grant takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
Vignisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Vignisson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vignisson stalling the fight.
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson controlling the action here for a moment.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Grant has been cut.
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Grant is rocked!
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Oh Grant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Vignisson.
Grant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4#
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
Grant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vignisson scores with a knee to the head.
Vignisson has Grant pressed against the cage.
Vignisson leaning against his opponent.
Vignisson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grant.
Grant seems to have got his legs back now.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
Vignisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Grant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vignisson connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back.
Grant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vignisson misses with an uppercut.
Vignisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vignisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vignisson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Vignisson.
Grant fails to land the takedown.
Vignisson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant slips a straight right by Vignisson.
Grant dives in for a single leg takedown but Vignisson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vignisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Vignisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Vignisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Vignisson has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vignisson landing knees to the head.
Vignisson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vignisson scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Vignisson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vignisson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Grant takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Grant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vignisson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vignisson misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Vignisson misses the target.
Vignisson loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Vignisson misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Vignisson forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Vignisson has him pressed against the cage.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vignisson lands a good knee to the midsection. Grant won't want to take too many of those.
Vignisson slowing the pace effectively.
Vignisson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A knee to the head by Vignisson.
#T3#
Grant tries to score a body lock takedown but Vignisson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Vignisson stalling.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
Vignisson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vignisson tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Vignisson back against the cage.
Grant letting Vignisson take a breather here.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vignisson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Vignisson stalling in the clinch.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vignisson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Vignisson moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Vignisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vignisson scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vignisson obliges.
Grant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vignisson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Grant's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vignisson.
Grant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vignisson throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vignisson throws a big shot that misses.
Grant defending well as Vignisson loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Vignisson clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vignisson throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vignisson.#CL2#
Vignisson pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Vignisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grant has Vignisson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vignisson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant has Vignisson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vignisson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vignisson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grant up against the cage.
Vignisson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vignisson can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Vignisson.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Vignisson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Vignisson leaning against his opponent.
Vignisson pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sigurmann Vignisson.
Vignisson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vignisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vignisson throws out the jab.
Grant slips under a jab.
Sigurmann Vignisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vignisson misses with a looping left.
Grant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vignisson misses with a straight right.
Grant shoots for a takedown but Vignisson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Vignisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Vignisson.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Vignisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vignisson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grant slips under a jab.
Grant moves away from the strike by Vignisson.
Vignisson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vignisson wants it to stay on the feet.
Grant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vignisson defends well and Grant ends up having to push Vignisson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vignisson stuffs the takedown attempt from Grant. Grant gets slowly back to his feet.
Vignisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Vignisson.
Vignisson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Vignisson darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Vignisson.
Vignisson looking to throw knees to the head but Grant is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant is working for takedown but Vignisson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vignisson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vignisson pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurmann Vignisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vignisson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurmann Vignisson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Vignisson has Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vignisson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Vignisson working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawk.
Vignisson stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawk.
Vignisson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Hawk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vignisson is keeping busy.
Hawk managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
Hawk can't break the clinch.
Hawk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Hawk has been cut.
Vignisson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Vignisson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Vignisson stalling.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawk.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Vignisson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawk won't want to take too many of those.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vignisson is pushing Hawk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the head but Hawk blocks with his arms.
Vignisson slowing the pace effectively.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vignisson.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vignisson is pushing Hawk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that Vignisson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Vignisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vignisson working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Vignisson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vignisson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Vignisson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawk won't want to take too many of those.
Vignisson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Hawk's cut.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Vignisson has Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Hawk trying to stall but Vignisson improves his position.
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Vignisson.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Vignisson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vignisson.
Hawk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vignisson prevents Hawk from breaking the clinch.
Vignisson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawk is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vignisson crunches a lovely knee into Hawk's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Vignisson stalls.
Vignisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vignisson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hawk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hawk avoids the damage to the body.
Hawk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hawk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vignisson crunches a lovely knee into Hawk's ribcage.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawk.
Vignisson slows down the pace here.
Vignisson working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Vignisson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Vignisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Vignisson slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vignisson obliges.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk avoiding damage as Vignisson throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Vignisson crunches a lovely knee into Hawk's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Hawk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vignisson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the head but Hawk blocks with his arms.
Hawk wants to break free but Vignisson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vignisson stalls.
Vignisson leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Vignisson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vignisson looking to throw knees to the head but Hawk is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Hawk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vignisson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vignisson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawk won't want to take too many of those.
Vignisson looking to throw knees to the head but Hawk is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Vignisson has Hawk pressed against the cage, preventing Hawk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sigurmann Vignisson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawk.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vignisson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawk up against the cage.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Sigurmann Vignisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.#T3#
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawk.
Vignisson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vignisson obliges.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#KD2#
Vignisson drops Hawk with a big knee straight up the middle! Hawk is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Vignisson takes the fight into the clinch.
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurmann Vignisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vignisson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 24:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurmann Vignisson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Robertson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vignisson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vignisson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robertson finds it's way round the side to connect with Vignisson's head.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vignisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
Vignisson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
Robertson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robertson lands a really nice looking cross but Vignisson seems unphased.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vignisson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land.
Robertson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vignisson has him pressed against the cage.
Vignisson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.
Robertson tries a body shot but Vignisson blocks it.
#T1#
Robertson misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robertson avoiding damage as Vignisson throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vignisson.
Robertson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robertson throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Vignisson.
Robertson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robertson lands a nice uppercut.
Vignisson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robertson avoiding damage as Vignisson throws knees to the body.
Robertson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robertson avoids it.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robertson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robertson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vignisson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.
Vignisson is pushing Robertson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on Vignisson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vignisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.#T3#
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
Robertson avoiding damage as Vignisson throws knees to the body.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vignisson lands a good knee to the midsection. Robertson won't want to take too many of those.
Vignisson'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.
Robertson can't find room to land a body shot as Vignisson controls the action.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Robertson avoids the damage to the body.
Robertson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robertson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vignisson is keeping busy.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Brian Robertson has been cut.#T4#
Robertson is looking to control Vignisson's arms but Vignisson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robertson has his back to the cage.
Vignisson crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage.
Robertson looks winded!
Robertson being controlled against the cage.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robertson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vignisson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Robertson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Robertson throws a right hand that Vignisson ducks under and follows up with a left that Vignisson also avoids with ease.#CL#
Vignisson moves into the clinch.
Robertson tries to circle away but Vignisson has him pinned against the cage.
Vignisson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Robertson can't find room to land a body shot as Vignisson controls the action.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Vignisson controlling the action here for a moment.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Vignisson stalling against the cage.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vignisson obliges.
Robertson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vignisson tries a knee to the head but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Vignisson crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage.
Vignisson stalling against the cage.
Vignisson just leaning against Robertson, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robertson.
Robertson working hard to break the clinch.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vignisson.
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!
Vignisson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robertson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robertson avoids it.
Vignisson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robertson's face.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Robertson avoids the damage to the body.
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson just leaning against Robertson, taking a breather.
Vignisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Sigurmann Vignisson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Vignisson misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Vignisson.
Vignisson lands a good knee to the midsection. Robertson won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vignisson stalling against the cage.
Robertson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robertson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vignisson working Robertson over with knees to the body.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Robertson avoids the damage to the body.
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson just leaning against Robertson, taking a breather.
Robertson takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Robertson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vignisson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vignisson crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage.#BC2#
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Vignisson drives through and clinches with Robertson against the cage.
Vignisson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robertson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robertson is looking to break free of the clinch but Vignisson has double underhooks.
Vignisson prevents a body shot from Robertson.
Robertson letting Vignisson take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Vignisson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robertson up against the cage.#T1#
Vignisson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robertson up against the cage.
Robertson can't break the clinch.
Robertson cracks Vignisson with a nice body shot.
Robertson tries to work over Vignisson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robertson can't find room to land a body shot as Vignisson controls the action.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robertson avoids it.
Robertson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Vignisson.
Vignisson looking to throw knees to the head but Robertson is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robertson is looking to control Vignisson's arms but Vignisson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robertson has his back to the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vignisson obliges.
Robertson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robertson.
Vignisson is pushing Robertson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Robertson avoids the damage to the body.
Sigurmann Vignisson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robertson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vignisson misses with a knee to the head.
Robertson tries to work over Vignisson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Vignisson tries a knee to the head but Robertson blocks it.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robertson avoids it.
Vignisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vignisson stalling against the cage.
Robertson tries to circle away but Vignisson has him pinned against the cage.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robertson is trying to force a seperation but Vignisson has the dominant position.#T4#
Vignisson'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.
Robertson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brian Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vignisson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robertson avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurmann Vignisson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vignisson, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurmann Vignisson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 650 Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Vignisson ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Sosa throws a hook to the side of Vignisson's head but Vignisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vignissons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vignisson.
Vignisson tries to clinch up.
Sosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vignisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vignisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Sosa misses.
Sosa throws a lazy right hand but Vignisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vignisson is looking to counter the offense by Sosa and move into the clinch.
Sosa throws a right hand that Vignisson ducks under and follows up with a left that Vignisson also avoids with ease.
Vignisson ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Sosa misses with a looping left.
Vignisson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sosa manages to circle out of the way.
Vignisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Sosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vignisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Sosa tries to get set, Vignisson tries to push him back and clinch up but Sosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Sosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Vignisson.
Vignisson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosa throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Vignisson counters by clinching up.
Vignisson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vignisson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sosa is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vignisson.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sosa.
Sosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vignisson prevents a body shot from Sosa.
Vignisson blocks an uppercut.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sosa avoids it.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sosa is defending well for now.#T2#
Vignisson taking a breather.
Vignisson prevents a body shot from Sosa.
Sosa can't find room to land a body shot as Vignisson controls the action.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body.
Sosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Vignisson controls his hands.
Sosa scores with a shot to the side of Vignisson's head.
Vignisson slows down the pace here.
Sosa is leaning against Vignisson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Sosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vignisson looking to slow down the pace here.
Sosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sosa avoids the damage to the body.
Sosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Sosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sosa avoids the damage to the body.
Sosa managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
Sosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vignisson backwards.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vignisson's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sosa as Vignisson tries to tie him up.
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Sosa throws a head punch that misses.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sosa avoids it.
Sosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vignisson or not.
Sosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Vignisson controls his hands.
#T4#
Vignisson blocking some punches.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sosa avoids the damage to the body.
Sosa lands a body punch.
Vignisson is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sosa.
Sosa can't find room to land a body shot as Vignisson controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Sosa.
Sosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vignisson blocking some punches.
Vignisson trying to control the position but instead, Sosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vignisson into the cage.
Sosa tries to work over Vignisson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Vignisson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sosa sizes up Vignisson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Vignisson clinches up against the cage.
Vignisson is looking to control Sosa's arms but Sosa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vignisson has his back to the cage.
Vignisson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sosa is defending well for now.
Sosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vignisson.
Sosa lands with a right to the head.
Sosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sosa.
Sosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vignisson stalling in the clinch but Sosa improves position. #T1#
Sosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosa lands a left hand.
Vignisson prevents a body shot from Sosa.
Sosa pushes Vignisson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sosa managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Sosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vignisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sosa is defending well for now.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Vignisson is trying to maintain a safe position but Sosa gets an underhook and turns Vignisson into the cage.
Sosa working aggressively here.
Vignisson looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sosa. #T2#
Sosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sosa misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vignisson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vignisson blocks a body shot from Sosa.
Sosa lands a left hand.
Sosa tries to work over Vignisson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sosa.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosa can't find room to land a body shot as Vignisson controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Sosa.
Sosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sosa avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vignisson trying to stall but Sosa improves his position.
A hook to the body from Sosa.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vignisson prevents a body shot from Sosa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vignisson.
Vignisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Sosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sosa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sosa working aggressively here.
#T4#
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Sosa lands a right hand.
Sosa misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sosa as Vignisson tries to tie him up.
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Vignisson.
Sosa tries to throw a body punch but Vignisson avoids it by throwing Sosa back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vignisson misses with a knee strike.
Sosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sosa.
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Sosa lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vignisson's elbow.
Sosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Vignisson.
Sosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vignisson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcello Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vignisson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Vignisson.
Vignisson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Vignisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vignisson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vignisson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marcello Sosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vignisson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vignisson tries to clinch up.
Sosa throws out a counter right but Vignisson avoids it with no problem.
Sosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vignisson drops his hands momentarily and Sosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vignisson.
Sosa throws a hook but Vignisson avoids it easily.
A big left from Sosa misses. #T1#
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Vignisson.
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vignisson tries to clinch but Sosa moves out of range.
Vignisson wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Sosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vignisson slips a jab and a cross from Sosa.
Vignisson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vignisson manages to avoid it.
Vignisson is looking to counter the offense by Sosa and move into the clinch.
Vignisson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vignisson. Vignisson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sosa misses with a body shot.
Sosa throws a hook but Vignisson avoids it easily.#T2#
Good shot there by Sosa.#ROC2#
Vignisson is rocked!
Vignisson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sosa gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcello Sosa!
Marcello Sosa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 650 Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardware fails with the takedown.
Vignisson leaves Hardware with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vignisson is looking to counter the offense by Hardware and move into the clinch.
Hardware shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vignisson as he avoids it easily.
Vignisson is looking to counter the offense by Hardware and move into the clinch.
Sigurmann Vignisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolo Hardware.
Vignisson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardware.
Hardware fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vignisson gets tackled into the cage by Hardware. Hardware maintains the clinch.
Hardware takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Vignisson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vignisson'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.
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vignisson landing knees to the head.
Vignisson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vignisson working Hardware over with knees to the body.
Vignisson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardware letting Vignisson take a breather here.#T2#
Hardware is trying to pull guard but Vignisson has him pressed against the cage.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardware looks winded!
Vignisson crunches a lovely knee into Hardware's ribcage.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vignisson controlling the action here for a moment.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
Vignisson working Hardware over with knees to the body.
Vignisson'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.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson has Hardware pushed against the cage.
Hardware letting Vignisson take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sigurmann Vignisson.#CL#
Vignisson moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Hardware tries for a takedown but Vignisson manages to get underhooks.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
#T4#
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vignisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vignisson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vignisson obliges.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Hardware gets tackled into the cage by Vignisson. Vignisson maintains the clinch.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson crunches a lovely knee into Hardware's ribcage.
Vignisson stalling in the clinch.
Vignisson working Hardware over with knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson controlling the action here for a moment.
Hardware letting Vignisson take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardware takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hardware is breathing heavily.
Vignisson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Hardware takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vignisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vignisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardware is trying to pull guard but Vignisson has him pressed against the cage.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vignisson obliges.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardware in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardware takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
Come on Vignisson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vignisson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardware can do to turn this around?
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardware in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vignisson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vignisson has Hardware pushed against the cage.
Vignisson stalls.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Hardware fails to pull guard.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Sigurmann Vignisson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardware in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vignisson landing knees to the head.
Vignisson is struggling to control the position.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vignisson effectively controlling the action 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!
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vignisson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vignisson closes the distance and clinches.
Hardware jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vignisson walks away with a smile on his face. Hardware gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hardware looks for a takedown but Vignisson sprawls well.
Vignisson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Vignisson clinches up with Hardware and pushes him back against the cage.
Vignisson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hardware up against the cage.
Vignisson has Hardware pressed against the cage, preventing Hardware from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardware has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardware takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Hardware wants a takedown.
Sigurmann Vignisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolo Hardware.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Hardware wants to get back to striking at distance but Vignisson won't allow it.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardware in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardware has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vignisson working Hardware over with knees to the body.
Hardware being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vignisson.#T2#
Vignisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hardware won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vignisson obliges.
Vignisson is struggling to control the position.
Vignisson avoiding damage.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sigurmann Vignisson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vignisson stalls.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Hardware is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardware wants to break free but Vignisson has control.
Hardware tries to stall but Vignisson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Vignisson leaning his opponent against the cage.#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.
Hardware has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vignisson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vignisson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rolo Hardware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vignisson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurmann Vignisson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vignisson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sigurmann Vignisson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Sigurmann Vignisson!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sigurmann Vignisson!
Sigurmann Vignisson wins by unanimous decision!
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