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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Usyk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frank swivels and escapes.
Frank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Usyk.
Frank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Usyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Usyk.
Usyk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Usyk.
Joos Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleksandr Usyk.
Frank lands with an overhand left.
Frank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Usyk defends well and Frank ends up having to push Usyk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Usyk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usyk tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.
Usyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frank duly obliges.
Frank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank scores with a head kick. Usyk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Usyk fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Frank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Usyk prevents it.
#BC#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Usyk.
Frank tries to counter by clinching up but Usyk breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Usyk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Frank's guard.#T2#
Frank trying to control the position.
Usyk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Usyk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frank looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frank looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frank! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usyk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Usyk is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Usyk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frank trying to control the action but Usyk is working from the bottom.
Usyk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Usyk tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Usyk keeps trying to improve his position.#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.
Frank is trying to control. Usyk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Usyk is trying to control but can't.
Usyk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Usyk keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Frank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Usyk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Usyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usyk throws a right and a left that Frank avoids nicely.
Usyk looks winded!
Usyk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Usyk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joos Frank dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Frank scores with a push kick.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Usyk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Usyk throws out a leg kick but Frank moves out of range and Usyk only half commits.
Frank lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joos Frank is winning the standup battle so far.
Usyk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Frank throws a nice head kick!
#TD#
Frank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Usyk pushes Frank off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usyk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frank.
Usyk wants to counter with a clinch but Frank pushes him away.
Frank doesn't manage to clinch there - Usyk circles away.
#T1##CL#
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Usyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Usyk wants to take the fight to the mat but Frank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usyk is trying to force a seperation but Frank has the dominant position.
Usyk tries to pull guard but Frank won't allow it.
#TD#
Frank manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Usyk stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Usyk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Usyk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usyk trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
Frank tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Usyk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Usyk moves into full mount!
Usyk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oleksandr Usyk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frank is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Usyk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Usyk landing strikes from the mount and Frank is in trouble!
Usyk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Frank can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Usyk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Usyk punishing his opponent with strikes.
Usyk looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4##SU2#
Usyk gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Horrible takedown attempt by Usyk or perhaps it was just good defense by Frank, which made it look bad.
Joos Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleksandr Usyk.
Frank throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joos Frank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Usyk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frank tries to avoid it but Usyk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frank to the ground. Frank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frank scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank throws a combination. Usyk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joos Frank dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Frank throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frank works over Usyk's head and body with a nice combination.
Usyk leaves Frank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Usyk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Usyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Usyk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frank appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usyk tries to clinch up
and Frank counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Usyk fails with the takedown#TD#
and Frank counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Usyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frank is trying to control the action in half guard but Usyk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Usyk is pressing down on Frank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Usyk trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Usyk working for a triangle but Frank defends it easily.
Usyk tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Usyk keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully. #SU#
Frank decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Usyk, up you get!
Usyk stuffs the takedown.
Frank shoots in for a takedown but Usyk shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joos Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Usyk.
Usyk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Frank.#T3#
Usyk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frank to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Usyk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Frank's half guard.
Frank scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Usyk manages to mount him!
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usyk can do to turn this around?
Frank keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frank taking shots to the head.
Frank tries to buck Usyk off but Usyk takes his back!
Joos Frank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Usyk slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Usyk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Usyk is working for a rear naked choke. Frank is not defending it well and Usyk has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Frank refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Frank's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Usyk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Bolec with that takedown attempt.
Usyk is looking for a counter combo.
Usyk fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Bolec closes the distance and clinches.
Bolec just leaning against Usyk, taking a breather.
Usyk trying to control the position but instead, Bolec has worked for underhooks and has pushed Usyk into the cage.
Usyk tries to circle away but Bolec has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolec lands a hook to the side of the head.
Usyk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolec blocks it with crossed arms.
Usyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Bolec manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Bolec wants to sweep but no luck.
Usyk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bolec's guard.
Bolec wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bolec is looking to sweep but instead, Usyk has passed into half guard.
Usyk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolec is doing well to control the position and prevent Usyk from advancing to side control.
Usyk wants to control but Bolec is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Usyk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Bolec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolec flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bolec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Usyk's waist but Usyk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolec off to one side.
Oleksandr Usyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedy Bolec.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Bolec tries for a takedown but Usyk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Usyk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usyk doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Bolec counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Bolec manages to break the clinch.
Usyk tries for a takedown but Bolec sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Bolec tries to counter it with a takedown but Usyk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolec lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Usyk backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Oleksandr Usyk has been cut.#CL2#
Bolec instigates a clinch.
Usyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Usyk taking a breather.
Bolec has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Usyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Usyk is working for takedown but Bolec is calmly controlling the position for now.
Usyk working hard to break the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Bolec breaks from the clinch.
Usyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolec moves away.#TD2#
Usyk tries to sprawl but Bolec drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Usyk kicks Bolec off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usyk slaps away a takedown attempt from Bolec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bolec looks winded!#CL2#
Bolec clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bolec wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Bolec successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedy Bolec dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Usyk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Usyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Usyk throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolec.
Usyk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bolec counters with a left and a right that stings Usyk. #ROC2#
Usyk is rocked!
Usyk misses with a head kick.
And Bolec tries to counter it with a takedown but Usyk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oh Usyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Usyk. No joy for Bolec on that attempt.
Usyk throws a big counter combination but Bolec scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Usyk seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Usyk.
Bolec steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Usyk.
Usyk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bolec tries to counter with a clinch but Usyk shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Usyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usyk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolec looks for a takedown but Usyk sprawls well.
Usyk tries for a takedown but Bolec circles away easily
and Bolec counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bolec shoots in for a takedown but Usyk shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Bolec gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bolec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usyk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bolec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Bolec with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bolec or perhaps it was just good defense by Usyk, which made it look bad.
Bolec lands a head kick!
Bolec lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Usyk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bolec scores with a head kick. Usyk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Usyk is looking to clinch but Bolec is avoiding it.
Bolec misses with a takedown attempt - Usyk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Usyk misses with a takedown attempt - Bolec sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Bolec fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usyk, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Bolec has Usyk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bolec pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Usyk tumbling to the mat - Bolec dives into Usyk's guard.
Bolec is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolec really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usyk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usyk has a closed guard, preventing Bolec from standing up.
Bolec stays in close to Usyk's body and controls the position. #T4#
Bolec stopping the sweep attempt from Usyk.
Bolec must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Usyk pushes Bolec off and gets back to his feet.
Bolec scores with a nice body kick.
Usyk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bolec to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolec lands a slapping body shot.
Usyk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolec avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedy Bolec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Usyk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bolec clinches up with Usyk and pushes him back against the cage.
Bolec using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Bolec is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Usyk can't fight it off and eventually Bolec manages to take the fight to the floor. Usyk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Usyk looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolec trying to control the position from guard on top but Usyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usyk pulls Bolec in to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Usyk is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bolec rolls with it to try and escape but Usyk cranks on the arm and Bolec is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Usyk gets tackled into the cage by Jambo. Jambo maintains the clinch.
Jambo stalling the fight.
Usyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jambo avoiding damage as Usyk throws knees to the body.
Jambo letting Usyk take a breather here.#TD2#
Usyk drags the fight down to the ground.
Jambo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jambo wants to control from the top but Usyk keeps moving.
Usyk looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usyk wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Usyk wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Jambo moves into the clinch.
Jambo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usyk backwards. #T1#
Usyk managing to block the knees to the body from Jambo.
Jambo struggles to land a body shot inside as Usyk controls his hands.
Usyk tries to score a body lock takedown but Jambo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Usyk jumps into guard, dragging Jambo to the mat.
Jambo is working Usyk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Usyk controlling Jambo's posture. #SU#
Usyk is working an open guard so Jambo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Usyk tries for a takedown but Jambo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Jambo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Usyk can't get the takedown.
CoCo Jambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleksandr Usyk.#T2#
Usyk avoids a wild elbow strike from Jambo.
Usyk being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jambo - that landed with a thud.
Jambo avoiding damage.
Jambo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jambo has Usyk pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jambo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Usyk has Jambo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jambo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Jambo is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by CoCo Jambo.#CL#
Jambo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usyk, pushing him back against the cage.
Jambo stops a takedown attempt from Usyk.
Jambo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jambo throws a head punch that misses.
Usyk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jambo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jambo is struggling to control the position.
Usyk working Jambo over with knees to the body.
Usyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jambo.
Jambo tries to land a knee to the head but Usyk blocks with his arms.
Usyk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jambo smiles and moves away.
CoCo Jambo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Jambo moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jambo.
A short right from Usyk on the inside.
Usyk can't find room to land a body shot as Jambo controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usyk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jambo digs a right hand into Usyk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Usyk's gas tank.
Jambo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CoCo Jambo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Usyk misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Jambo pushes Usyk up against the cage in a clinch.
Jambo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Usyk letting Jambo take a breather here.
CoCo Jambo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jambo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Usyk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Usyk tries to pull guard but Jambo won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jambo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jambo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jambo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Usyk's brow. #T1#
Jambo misses with a body punch.
Usyk wants a takedown but no success here.
Jambo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jambo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jambo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jambo is pressed up against the cage. Usyk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jambo down to the mat. Jambo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
CoCo Jambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleksandr Usyk.
Usyk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Jambo moves into range and clinches up with Usyk.
Usyk should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Usyk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Usyk.
#T2#
Usyk blocks an elbow strike from Jambo.
Usyk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jambo is pushing Usyk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jambo prevents the takedown attempt.
Usyk tries to pull guard but Jambo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Usyk is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jambo.
Usyk is trying to pull guard but Jambo has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Usyk drags the fight down to the ground.
Jambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Usyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jambo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usyk can do to turn this around?#T3#
Jambo wants to pass the guard but Usyk is keeping the position.
Jambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Usyk keeping moving, preventing Jambo from controlling successfully.
Usyk throws a couple of heel strikes.
#SUB2#
Jambo wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Usyk's closed guard. He's half up but Usyk has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Usyk pivots and extends the arm, Jambo falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Usyk! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaktus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Usyk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaktus is in Usyk's guard.
Usyk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaktus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Usyk is controlling him.
Kaktus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Usyk is now in half guard.
Kaktus is staying active underneath Usyk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaktus is concentrating on defense, preventing Usyk from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaktus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Usyk is working away from the top position though.
Usyk is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Usyk thows a huge punch but Kaktus dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Usyk decides to return to a standing position.
Kaktus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Kaktus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Usyk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaktus is in Usyk's guard.
Usyk trying to keep a closed guard but Kaktus is proving a slippery customer.
Usyk being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Kaktus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Usyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Usyk, not yet.
Usyk pulls Kaktus in close to prevent any damage.
Usyk is trying to control the position but Kaktus postures up.
Usyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaktus is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Usyk working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Usyk misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kaktus counters by clinching up.
Usyk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaktus smiles and moves away.
Kaktus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Usyk wants to clinch
letting Kaktus counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Kaktus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Usyk is holding on to half guard well.
Usyk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Kaktus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Usyk's head.
Usyk has his hands clasped together around Kaktus's back. He's all about the action.
Kaktus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Usyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usyk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaktus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wojtek Kaktus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kaktus moves into the clinch.
Usyk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaktus walks away with a smile on his face. Usyk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usyk shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaktus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usyk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Kaktus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Usyk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaktus is in Usyk's guard.
Kaktus trying to control the position from guard on top but Usyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usyk keeping full guard, as Kaktus tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaktus looking to sit in guard and control but Usyk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kaktus controls Usyk momentarily but Usyk frees himself. #T1#
Usyk being controlled here momentarily.
Kaktus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Usyk controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaktus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Usyk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaktus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Usyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaktus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaktus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Usyk defends well and Kaktus ends up having to push Usyk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Kaktus gets a double leg takedown into Usyk's guard.#ES#
Usyk wriggles free and stands up.
Usyk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaktus swivels and escapes.
Kaktus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Usyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Kaktus dodges the punch combination from Usyk.
Despite the aggression on Kaktus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Kaktus with that takedown attempt.
Kaktus lands with an uppercut that bounces Usyk off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Kaktus clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kaktus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kaktus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kaktus 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.#SUB2#
Kaktus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Usyk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Usyk wants to stand but Kaktus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Usyk looking to pass the guard.
Usyk won't allow Kaktus to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaktus controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wojtek Kaktus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kaktus leaves Usyk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaktus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Usyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaktus circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Usyk gets caught napping as Kaktus dives in and scores a takedown. Usyk manages to retain guard.
Usyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Usyk is trying to keep Kaktus in close.
Usyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaktus's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaktus trying to keep a closed guard but Usyk is proving a slippery customer.
Usyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaktus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Usyk won't allow Kaktus to sweep him here.
Kaktus controls Usyk momentarily but Usyk frees himself.
Usyk wants to control from the top but Kaktus keeps moving.
Usyk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaktus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usyk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaktus pulls Usyk in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Usyk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaktus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Usyk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Kaktus has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kaktus manages to pull guard.
Kaktus controls Usyk momentarily but Usyk frees himself.
Usyk wants to control from the top but Kaktus keeps moving.
Kaktus is trying to control the position but Usyk postures up. #T3#
Usyk is fighting to break Kaktus's control of his arms but Kaktus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Usyk advances position into side control!
Kaktus is not content to let Usyk control the position.
Kaktus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usyk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaktus is looking for a sweep.
Kaktus can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaktus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Usyk working the ground and pound. #SU#
Usyk decides to stand back up. Usyk steps back and let's Kaktus get back to his feet.
Kaktus dives in and grabs Usyk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Usyk pushes down on Kaktus's head and hops out.
Usyk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kaktus shoots in but Usyk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usyk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usyk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaktus defends well and Usyk ends up having to push Kaktus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oleksandr Usyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wojtek Kaktus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Usyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kaktus has Usyk up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wojtek Kaktus.
I've got Kaktus 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wojtek Kaktus!
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Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Wong scores with a shot to the body.
Wong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wong cracks Usyk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Oleksandr Usyk has been cut.#CL#
Wong has Usyk up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Wong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wong shoots in for a takedown but Usyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Usyk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wong avoids the head kick by Usyk.
Wong fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Usyk drives through with a takedown into Wong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Wong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Wong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usyk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wong tries to avoid it but Usyk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wong to the ground. Wong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Usyk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usyk somewhat.#TD#
Wong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Usyk pushes Wong off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Wong forces Usyk back against the cage and clinches.
Wong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wong goes for a takedown attempt but Usyk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Usyk closes the distance and clinches up with Wong, looking for a takedown. Usyk pushes Wong against the cage but Wong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Usyk looks winded!
Usyk fails to land the takedown.
Wong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usyk fails with the takedown#CL#
and Wong moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wong pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Wong breaks from the clinch.
Wong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Usyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Wong throws a head kick but Usyk moves out of range.
#TD#
Wong shoots in and gets a takedown into Usyk's guard.
Wong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Usyk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wong throws a big elbow that misses.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Usyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong is really struggling to control Usyk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Usyk 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##T4#
Usyk trying to control the action but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong is trying to get back to full guard.
Wong wants to control but Usyk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Usyk blocks the strikes from Wong.
#SUB2#
Usyk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wong is just riding it out for now. Usyk eventually gives up the hold.
Wong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usyk on the ground.
Wong is positioning himself well to prevent Usyk advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Usyk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wong darts in looking for a takedown but Usyk gets double underhooks and turns Wong into the cage.
Chris Wong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Usyk sprawls well. Usyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wong gets slowly back to his feet.
Usyk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wong shoots in but Usyk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usyk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Usyk misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Wong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Usyk!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong tries to stand but Usyk controls the position and pulls Wong into his guard.
Usyk throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES2#
Usyk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Usyk is trying to break the clinch but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
Wong is trying to drag Usyk to the mat but Usyk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Usyk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wong just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Wong breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Wong clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Wong manages to pull guard.
Usyk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Wong keeping moving, preventing Usyk from controlling successfully.
Usyk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Usyk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Usyk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Wong has closed the distance and engaged Usyk in a clinch.
Usyk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wong is defending well.
Usyk wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Wong manages to pull guard.
Usyk won't allow Wong to sweep him here.
Usyk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wong works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Usyk advances to half guard.
Wong is refusing to be controlled, as Usyk sits in half guard.
Wong tries to roll over but Usyk keeps him under control.
Usyk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wong is trying to control but Usyk passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usyk trying to control the action but Wong is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oleksandr Usyk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Usyk's cut.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Usyk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Usyk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wong tries to avoid it but Usyk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wong to the ground. Wong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Usyk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wong throws a head kick but Usyk moves out of range.
Chris Wong is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Wong scores with a takedown into Usyk's guard.#ES2#
Usyk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong managing to block the knees to the body from Usyk.
Usyk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Usyk tries to break free but Wong pushes him back against the cage.
Usyk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wong walks away with a smile on his face. Usyk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chris Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleksandr Usyk.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Usyk enables Wong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Usyk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Usyk wants to get back to his feet but Wong passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVB#
Wong is looking to pass Usyk's guard but actually Usyk recovers to full guard.
Usyk throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Usyk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Usyk keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Usyk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usyk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wong.
Usyk keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass. #T3#
Usyk is trying to control the position but Wong postures up. #SUB2#
Usyk looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wong has picked Usyk up and slammed him! Usyk can't keep hold of the triangle and Wong manages to pass to side control!
Wong in side control, throwing shots but Usyk defends.
Usyk is looking to reverse the position.
Wong advances to full mount.
Usyk tries to lock up and control but Wong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wong raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Wong trying to control but Usyk is having none of it.
Usyk tries to lock up and control but Wong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wong prevents Usyk from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Wong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wong 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Wong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Usyk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strong counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Usyk badly! Strong follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Usyk out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Strong finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Strong!
Jack Strong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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