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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1# Roman leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Roman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL# Smith gets tackled into the cage by Roman. Roman maintains the clinch. #TD# Roman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Roman preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Roman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roman throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Smith controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Smith has gone for a leg lock! Roman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVR##T1# Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2# Smith is looking for a kimura but Roman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage. Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control. Smith works his way into full mount! #SUB2# Roman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith. Roman tries to hold on but Smith postures up. Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape. #T2##SUB2# Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Roman is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position! Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVB# Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now. Smith trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom. #T3# Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Smith passes into half guard. #SUB# Roman actively working from the bottom here. Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Smith is looking to pass Roman's guard but actually Roman recovers to full guard. Smith advances to half guard. Smith wants to pass to mount but Roman is defending the position. #SUB2# Smith is looking for a kimura but Roman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2# Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roman is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlton Smith will probably get the nod. That's time! Roman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Smith misses with a takedown and Roman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. Edmond Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlton Smith. Smith with a poor takedown and Roman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD# Roman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith trying to control the position.
Roman is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Smith pulls Roman in to control the position. #T1# Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. Roman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Roman throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely. Roman wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Roman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Roman is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Roman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Roman has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlton Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1# Leafshard scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Edmond Roman has been cut. Leafshard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2# Roman is rocked! Leafshard throws an overhand right that has Roman reeling! Leafshard follows up with more punches and Roman is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daerion Leafshard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL# Roman moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Lakhel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Roman gets in close and instigates a clinch. Roman is looking for a takedown.#TD# Roman lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2# Lakhel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL# Lakhel tries to keep at a distance but Roman has taken the fight into the clinch. Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Lakhel shows good agility there to stay on his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lakhel managing to block the knees to the body from Roman.
Roman is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Lakhel shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2# Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Edmond Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Roman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Roman forces Lakhel back against the cage and clinches. Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Lakhel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
Roman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL# Roman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Lakhel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL# Roman has Lakhel up against the cage in a clinch.
Roman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lakhel walks away with a smile on his face. Roman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Roman drives through and clinches with Lakhel against the cage.
#BC2# Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Roman pushes Lakhel up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Roman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lakhel, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2# Lakhel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Roman instigates a clinch. Lakhel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lakhel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Lakhel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Lakhel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Roman moves into the clinch.#BC2# Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Roman clinches up against the cage.#T4# Lakhel managing to block the knees to the body from Roman.
#BC2# Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Roman doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lakhel counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Roman clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Roman instigates a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edmond Roman will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL# Roman has Lakhel up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Roman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Roman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman is trying to pull guard but Lakhel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Roman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lakhel just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL# Roman instigates a clinch. Lakhel prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Roman closes the distance and clinches. Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lakhel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Roman wants a takedown but no success here.
Roman keeps control of Lakhel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lakhel gets underhooks to prevent Roman's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Lakhel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Roman has Lakhel up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# Roman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Lakhel manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Roman clinches up with Lakhel and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Lakhel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Lakhel gets tackled into the cage by Roman. Roman maintains the clinch. #BC2# Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Roman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3# Roman misses with a knee strike.
#BC2# Lakhel breaks the clinch.
#CL# Roman clinches up with Lakhel and pushes him back against the cage. Lakhel is looking to break free of the clinch but Roman has double underhooks. Roman has Lakhel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lakhel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Roman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lakhel after a bit of a struggle. Roman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Roman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Roman looking for a takedown. Roman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lakhel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Lakhel breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Roman rushes Lakhel and presses him up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Roman dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Roman clinches up against the cage. Roman wants a takedown.
Lakhel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Roman tries to pull guard but Lakhel forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Lakhel stops a takedown attempt from Roman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Roman darts in and clinches Lakhel up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lakhel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roman fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Roman misses with a wild combination.
Lakhel throws a counter combo.#CL# Roman closes the distance and pushes Lakhel back into the cage.#TD# Roman is trying to trip Lakhel. He has hold of a leg but Lakhel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Roman persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Lakhel pulls Roman in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Roman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lakhel is trying to keep Roman in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Lakhel has his foot on Roman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roman works his way back into a safe position though. Roman throwing strikes from guard but Lakhel blocks nicely. Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Roman throwing strikes but missing. Lakhel trying to control the position.
Roman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Lakhel is looking to stand up but Roman isn't so interested in that idea. Lakhel controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Roman throws a big elbow that misses. Roman works over Lakhel with some ground and pound from guard. Roman is working Lakhel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Lakhel tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lakhel is pulling down on Roman's head. It's preventing any offense from Roman, at least for the moment. Roman is working Lakhel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4# Roman works over Lakhel with some ground and pound from guard. Roman works over Lakhel with some ground and pound from guard. Lakhel working a defensive guard but Roman passes into half guard.
#SUB# Roman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lakhel defends it well. #SUB# Roman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lakhel has managed to free his arm - good work. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Lakhel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Roman is trying to work for a kimura but Lakhel is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Edmond Roman showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roman, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Roman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD# De Murga gets caught flat footed, as Roman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. De Murga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roman. #SUB2# De Murga working for a triangle but Roman defends it easily.
De Murga wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment. Roman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. De Murga has his hands on Roman's head, controlling the position. De Murga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman is working De Murga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. De Murga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1# De Murga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roman throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# De Murga has his foot on Roman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roman works his way back into a safe position though. Roman landing some decent shots from guard. Roman preventing the sweep. Roman scoring with some ground and pound. Roman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Roman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. De Murga is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman scoring with punches to the head and body. Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SU# Roman stands and steps away. De Murga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL# De Murga gets tackled into the cage by Roman. Roman maintains the clinch. De Murga is defending well against a takedown attempt. Roman tries to land knees in the clinch but De Murga avoids the damage to the body. Roman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Murga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. De Murga prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Murga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Murga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roman looking for a takedown. Roman is breathing heavily. Roman tries for a takedown but De Murga manages to get underhooks.
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Murga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3# Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Murga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. De Murga is struggling to control the position. De Murga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. De Murga receives a warning from the referee for stalling. De Murga stalling in the clinch.
De Murga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roman pulls him back up using the underhooks. Roman has De Murga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Murga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. De Murga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2# De Murga pulls guard successfully.
De Murga trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
De Murga wants to stand up but Roman is controlling him. Roman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# De Murga has control of Roman's left arm, preventing Roman from doing any damage. Roman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. De Murga has momentary wrist control but Roman slips an elbow through the middle. De Murga controlling Roman's posture. Roman throws a big elbow that misses. De Murga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. De Murga controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De Murga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Roman dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# De Murga throws a head kick that misses. De Murga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roman keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# De Murga drives through and clinches with Roman against the cage.
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Murga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD# Roman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2# De Murga explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# De Murga gets in close and instigates a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Roman can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. De Murga is trying to pull guard but Roman has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Roman prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2# De Murga is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roman can't fight it off and eventually De Murga manages to take the fight to the floor. Roman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Roman keeping full guard, as De Murga tries to pass. De Murga wants to get up but he can't break Roman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Roman wants to sweep but no luck. Roman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Murga's guard. #REVR##T2# Roman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Murga's head. Roman scoring with some ground and pound. De Murga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Roman cracks De Murga with a solid left hand. Edmond Roman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. De Murga has his hands on Roman's head, controlling the position. De Murga is trying to control the position but Roman postures up. Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. De Murga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him. #T3# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Roman postures up in De Murga's guard and throws a big left but De Murga blocks it. De Murga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Roman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Murga works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows. De Murga wants to stand and escape but Roman is having none of it. Roman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Murga is proving hard to escape from. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. De Murga manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Murga prevents it.
#BC# Roman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Roman tries to close the distance and clinch but De Murga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. De Murga feints a jab promting Roman to slip. De Murga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. De Murga throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Roman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! De Murga is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. De Murga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Murga. Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Roman scoring with some ground and pound. Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows. Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows. Roman is working De Murga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolo De Murga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# De Murga tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Roman counters with a single leg into guard. De Murga didn't expect that. #ES2# De Murga has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Roman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Roman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Murga is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman controlling the action here for a moment.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Murga is defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Roman tries to pull guard but De Murga forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Murga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Murga working hard to break the clinch. Roman throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Murga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Roman is looking to take this one to the mat. Roman tries to pull guard but De Murga forces him back to his feet, against the cage. De Murga wants to get back to striking at distance but Roman won't allow it.
#BC# Roman breaks from the clinch.
De Murga closes the distance and clinches up with Roman, looking for a takedown. De Murga pushes Roman against the cage but Roman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Edmond Roman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# De Murga fails with the takedown. A low kick from De Murga misses #CL# and Roman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roman. Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but De Murga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. De Murga wants to take the fight to the mat but Roman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Roman manages to pull guard.
Roman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Murga trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom. #SU2# De Murga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3# Roman misses with a wild combination.
Manolo De Murga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Murga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roman defends well and De Murga ends up having to push Roman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. De Murga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roman is defended easily by De Murga.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. De Murga dives in and grabs Roman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roman pushes down on De Murga's head and hops out. Roman throws a big counter combination but De Murga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. De Murga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roman.#CL2# De Murga rushes Roman and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# De Murga pulls guard. De Murga looking to control.
Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roman connects with a couple of short punches. Roman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Murga is proving hard to escape from. Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edmond Roman. I think Roman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manolo De Murga!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1# Destroyer tries to clinch but Roman moves out of range. As Destroyer tries to get set, Roman tries to push him back and clinch up but Destroyer manages to avoid the attempt. Destroyer looks to clinch #TD# and Roman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Roman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Roman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Destroyer's head. Destroyer wants to stand but Roman is controlling the position. #SUB# Roman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman is working Destroyer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Roman works over Destroyer with some ground and pound from guard. Roman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Roman distracts Destroyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Roman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB# Roman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Destroyer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roman, into his guard. #REVB# Roman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB# Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Destroyer defends it easily. Destroyer wants to stand and escape but instead Roman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Destroyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Destroyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU# Roman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2# Roman slips a jab and a cross from Destroyer.
Destroyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL# Roman has Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Destroyer is defending well against a takedown attempt. Destroyer wants to break free but Roman has control.
Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Destroyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Roman has clasped his hands together around Destroyer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2# Destroyer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Odin Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Roman has closed the distance and engaged Destroyer in a clinch.
Roman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Roman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Destroyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Roman won't allow it.
Roman avoiding damage.
#T3# Destroyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roman is breathing heavily.#TD# Roman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Destroyer is trying to keep an underhook but Roman manages to get the takedown into half guard. Destroyer wants to get back to his feet. Roman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Destroyer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Roman stops Destroyer from getting back to his feet.
Roman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2# Destroyer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Roman is on him like a limpet, forcing Destroyer back against the cage. Destroyer wants to break free but Roman has control.
#T4# Roman looking for a takedown. #BC2# Destroyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destroyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Roman circles away.
Destroyer tries to clinch #TD# and Roman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Destroyer! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Roman tries for a kimura but Destroyer is defending well. #SUB# Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Destroyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Destroyer wants to get back to his feet. Destroyer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edmond Roman will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Left hook, right uppercut from Destroyer. Destroyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL# Roman instigates a clinch. Destroyer is trying to force a seperation but Roman has the dominant position. Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Roman has him pressed against the cage. Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Destroyer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Roman has him pressed against the cage. Destroyer gets underhooks to prevent Roman's takedown attempt.
Destroyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Roman has him pressed against the cage. Roman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1# Destroyer tries to break the clinch but Roman is controlling the position. Destroyer tries to break free but Roman pushes him back against the cage. Destroyer is trying to force a seperation but Roman has the dominant position. Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Destroyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Roman is controlling him. Destroyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Destroyer tries to break the clinch but Roman is controlling the position. #TD# Roman pulls Destroyer into guard.
Roman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Roman prevents Destroyer from getting back to his feet. Roman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2# Destroyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him. Roman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Roman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Roman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Destroyer wants to stand but Roman is controlling the position. Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Roman stops Destroyer from standing up. Roman postures up and lands a big shot to Destroyer's brow. Roman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Destroyer's head. Edmond Roman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Roman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Roman scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2# Destroyer wriggles free and stands up. Destroyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Roman counters by clinching up. #TD# Roman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Destroyer regains guard immediately. Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU# Roman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Destroyer misses with a combination
#TD# and Roman counters with a takedown into side control. 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!#SUB# Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Destroyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Roman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB# Roman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Destroyer, who protects the arm well. Roman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB# Roman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Destroyer has escaped the position, nice work there. Destroyer is trying to buck Roman off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Roman dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Destroyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot. Roman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Destroyer misses with the combination.
Roman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Roman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Roman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Destroyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Destroyer lands a really nice looking cross but Roman seems unphased.
#T1# Destroyer lands a really nice looking cross but Roman seems unphased.
Destroyer is looking to clinch. Destroyer works over Roman's head and body with a nice combination.#CL# Roman instigates a clinch. Destroyer blocks a body shot from Roman. Roman prevents Destroyer from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Destroyer breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Destroyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Destroyer. Destroyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Destroyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Destroyer misses with a wild combination.
Roman throwing a counter right hand but Destroyer manages to avoid it. Destroyer tries to clinch but Roman moves away #TD# and Roman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Destroyer won't be happy with that. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Destroyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Destroyer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES2# Destroyer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Jab from Destroyer. Destroyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Roman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3# Destroyer wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Roman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Destroyer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Roman has cracked it and Destroyer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmond Roman!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1# Ivanovic shoots and misses #CL# and Roman moves into the clinch.#TD# Roman decides to pull guard. #SUB# Roman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roman managing to control the position. Roman wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ivanovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Roman is working hard here to advance position. Roman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1# Roman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ivanovic won't allow Roman to sweep him here. Roman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Roman with a flurry of punches that miss. Roman throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Roman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ivanovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roman has Ivanovic in his guard.#REVB# Ivanovic wants to stand but Roman is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2# Roman wants to sweep but no luck. Roman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Roman with a nice head shot there. Roman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Roman throwing strikes but missing. #SUB# Roman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ivanovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roman, into his guard. #REVB# Roman is adopting a defensive guard.#T3# Roman keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass. Ivanovic preventing the sweep. #SUB# Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Roman is controlling Ivanovic's posture.#SUB# Roman has his foot on Ivanovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanovic works his way back into a safe position though. Roman looking for a sweep. Not yet Roman, not yet. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Roman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanovic's guard. #REVR# Roman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Roman postures up in Ivanovic's guard and throws a big left but Ivanovic blocks it. Ivanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ivanovic looks winded! Roman scoring with punches to the head and body. Ivanovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Roman scoring with some ground and pound. #SU# Roman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL# Roman gets in close and instigates a clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Roman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ivanovic is trying to keep an underhook but Roman manages to get the takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Roman dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Ivanovic tries to clinch up. A big left from Ivanovic misses. Ivanovic tries to clinch up#TD# and Roman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Roman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Roman is looking for a kimura here.
#T1# Roman is nestled in close to Ivanovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Roman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanovic can do to turn this around? Roman scoring with strikes to the body and head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ivanovic taking some punishment here, with Roman in his half guard. Ivanovic is breathing heavily.#SUB# Roman is trying for a kimura here. Ivanovic looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Roman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmond Roman! Misko Ivanovic was interviewed post fight and said 'Practice practice, practice!'.
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