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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Dutchman blocks a head kick by Kopriva.
Kopriva jabs Dutchman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kopriva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Dutchman does it's job there.
Kopriva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dutchman.
A solid body kick from Kopriva.
Kopriva lands with a good body shot.
Dutchman is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kopriva forces Dutchman back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kopriva drags the fight down to the ground.
Dutchman won't allow Kopriva to get back to his feet.
Dutchman postures up.
Kopriva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kopriva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopriva, not yet.
Kopriva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dutchman.
Dutchman is fighting to break Kopriva's control of his arms but Kopriva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kopriva looking for a guillotine here but Dutchman defends easily.
#T1#
Dutchman with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dutchman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kopriva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kopriva throws a head kick but Dutchman moves out of range.
Kopriva throws a nice looking combination but Dutchman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dutchman misses with a few strikes there.
Kopriva ducks under a wild hook from Dutchman.
Dutchman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kopriva moves away.
Kopriva dodges the punch combination from Dutchman.
Dutchman sets himself, and Kopriva steps forward looking for the clinch! Dutchman avoids it this time.#CL2#
Kopriva moves into range and clinches up with Dutchman.#T2##TD2#
Kopriva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Dutchman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kopriva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kopriva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kopriva! #REVB##SU2#
Kopriva decides to stand back up. Kopriva steps back and let's Dutchman get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopriva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kopriva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dutchman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kopriva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kopriva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kopriva throws a sloppy head kick and Dutchman moves out of range easily.
Dutchman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dutchman misses with a wild body shot.
Dutchman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kopriva.
A punch combination from Kopriva misses.
Dutchman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Kopriva misses with a wild combination.
Kopriva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kopriva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dutchman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kopriva.
Kopriva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ljuta Kopriva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dutchman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Dutchman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopriva lands a nice shot to the body.
Kopriva lands a leg kick that knocks Dutchman off balance momentarily.
Kopriva lands a nice hook to Dutchman's body. Dutchman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Kopriva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kopriva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopriva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dutchman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dutchman jumps guard but Kopriva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kopriva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dutchman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Dutchman is looking for a takedown.
Dutchman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kopriva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kopriva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dutchman after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Kopriva jumps guard.
Dutchman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dutchman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kopriva can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Dutchman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dutchman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dutchman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kopriva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dutchman has managed to get both his arms back between Kopriva's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kopriva looking for a guillotine here but Dutchman defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ljuta Kopriva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kopriva looks to land a body kick but Dutchman moved away.
Kopriva throws a head kick but Dutchman moves out of range.
Kopriva tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dutchman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dutchman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dutchman throws a head kick that misses.
Dutchman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kopriva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kopriva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dutchman rather than just go for the knockout.
Kopriva throws a sloppy head kick and Dutchman moves out of range easily. #TD#
Dutchman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kopriva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kopriva bucks up and tries to throw Dutchman off but instead Dutchman has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljuta Kopriva has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dutchman trying to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dutchman lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dutchman.
#T1#
Dutchman trying to control momentarily.
Kopriva is covering up but some of the strikes from Dutchman are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Dutchman looking for the choke but no joy.
Kopriva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dutchman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kopriva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dutchman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kopriva.
Kopriva rolls, trying to escape but Dutchman keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Dutchman has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kopriva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopriva trying to control the action but Dutchman just sinks the hooks in.
Dutchman loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kopriva hold on?
#SUB#
Dutchman looking to break Kopriva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kopriva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dutchman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kopriva tries to roll but Dutchman sticks to his back.
Dutchman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dutchman not allowing Kopriva to control his hands.
Kopriva is really stuck here.
Dutchman 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.#T3#
Kopriva trying to control the hands but Dutchman won't let him.
Dutchman lands a shot to the body.
Dutchman doesn't have the hooks in and Kopriva manages to turn into his guard.
Dutchman has Kopriva pulled in close to control his posture.
Dutchman trying to control the position.
Kopriva wants to pass the guard but Dutchman is keeping the position.
Dutchman keeping moving, preventing Kopriva from controlling successfully. #T4#
Dutchman trying to control the position.
Kopriva landing some decent shots from guard.
Dutchman is trying to control the position but Kopriva postures up.
Kopriva controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Dutchman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dutchman wants to clinch up but Kopriva keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Kopriva.
Luke Dutchman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dutchman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kopriva as he jumps to the side.
Dutchman looks to land a combination but Kopriva avoids it well.
Ljuta Kopriva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kopriva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kopriva throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Kopriva rushes Dutchman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kopriva breaks the clinch.
Dutchman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Dutchman scores with a takedown into Kopriva's guard.
Kopriva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kopriva seems keen to control Dutchman's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dutchman takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #T1##SUB2#
Kopriva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kopriva controls Dutchman momentarily but Dutchman frees himself.
Kopriva keeping moving, preventing Dutchman from controlling successfully.
Kopriva wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dutchman moves in looking to clinch but Kopriva pushes him off.
Dutchman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dutchman tries to clinch up but Kopriva circles away and keeps his distance.
Ljuta Kopriva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kopriva lands a high kick!
Dutchman tries to clinch but Kopriva is having none of it.
Kopriva throws a head kick but Dutchman moves out of range.
Kopriva feints a jab promting Dutchman to slip. Kopriva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dutchman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Kopriva as Dutchman shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kopriva.
#CL2#
Kopriva gets a clinch.
Kopriva is trying to pull guard but Dutchman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kopriva jumps guard but Dutchman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kopriva has Dutchman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dutchman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luke Dutchman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ljuta Kopriva.
Dutchman tries to score a body lock takedown but Kopriva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3##TD2#
Kopriva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kopriva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dutchman lands a couple of elbows.
Dutchman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kopriva pulls Dutchman in close to his closed guard and prevents Dutchman from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Kopriva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dutchman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dutchman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kopriva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Dutchman postures up and lands a big shot to Kopriva's brow.
Dutchman pushes down on Kopriva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kopriva is trying to stand back up but Dutchman is controlling him
Kopriva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dutchman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kopriva's head.
Kopriva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dutchman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dutchman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kopriva keeping hold of Dutchman's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ljuta Kopriva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kopriva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ljuta Kopriva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Kopriva misses with a wild combination.
Murphy takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Curtis Murphy has been cut.
Kopriva throws a head kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kopriva throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Murphy's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Kopriva dives in looking to finish as Murphy flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Kopriva's strikes! Kopriva is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Murphy's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Murphy was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ljuta Kopriva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kopriva has Mills up against the cage in a clinch.
Kopriva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mills fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kopriva cracks Mills with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Rodrigo Mills has been cut.#KD2#
Kopriva lands a left and a right that send Mills crashing to the mat, dazed. Kopriva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kopriva walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mills drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kopriva swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mills's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ljuta Kopriva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Fungus throws a looping overhand right but Kopriva ducks down to avoid it.
Fungus throws a lazy right hand but Kopriva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kopriva on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ljuta Kopriva has been cut.
Kopriva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fungus.
Fungus throws a big shot that misses.
Kopriva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fungus is out of range and Kopriva settles back down. #CL#
Kopriva closes the distance and clinches.
Fungus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fungus.
Fungus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fungus pushes Kopriva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Kopriva manages to break the clinch.
Fungus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kopriva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kopriva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fungus misses with a looping right.
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!#CL#
Kopriva clinches up with Fungus and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fungus.
A shot in the inside from Fungus. #T1#
Fungus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus taking a breather.
Fungus is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Kopriva breaks from the clinch.
Kopriva closes the distance and clinches up with Fungus, looking for a takedown. Kopriva pushes Fungus against the cage but Fungus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fungus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ljuta Kopriva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kopriva is breathing heavily.
Fungus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fungus lands a nice shot to the body.
Fungus connects with a nice looking jab.
Fungus cracks a nice hook into Kopriva's ribs.#KD2#
Fungus sends Kopriva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fungus is motioning to the referee to let Kopriva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Kopriva is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fungus fakes the body blow, causing Kopriva to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kopriva goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Foot Fungus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kopriva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kopriva lands in his opponent's guard.
Kopriva controlling from the top position.
Kopriva looking to pass the guard.
Kopriva stands and throws Day's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kopriva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Day has escaped the position, nice work there.
Day is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kopriva is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is not content to let Kopriva control the position.
Day tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kopriva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Kopriva taking a breather here. #SU2#
Kopriva decides to stand back up. Kopriva steps back and let's Day get back to his feet.
Day fails with the takedown.
Kopriva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kopriva shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Day on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kopriva looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.#TD#
Day shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Day really is a fat lump.
Kopriva trying to control the position.
#T2#
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kopriva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Day is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kopriva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kopriva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Day controls Kopriva momentarily but Kopriva frees himself.
Kopriva tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kopriva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SUB2#
Kopriva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Day is aware though and is defending well.
Day throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Day is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kopriva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kopriva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kopriva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Day 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.
Kopriva is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Kopriva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kopriva throwing strikes but missing.
Kopriva wanted to stand there but Day had control of the position.
Day is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Day is really struggling to control Kopriva but he's trying to hold on to the position.#ES#
Day manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kopriva lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopriva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kopriva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopriva dives in for a single leg takedown but Day sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Day tries to counter by clinching up but Kopriva breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ljuta Kopriva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Day fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kopriva to the ground. Day is now in Kopriva's guard.#ES2#
Kopriva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kopriva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Kopriva blocks an elbow strike from Day.
Kopriva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Day avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Day scores with a shot to the side of Kopriva's head.
Kopriva blocks an elbow strike from Day.
Day taking a breather. #TD2#
Kopriva pulls guard. #SUB#
Day thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kopriva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kopriva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopriva, not yet. #SUB#
Day 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kopriva wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kopriva is looking for a triangle but Day pushes his legs off easily.
Day throws a big right hand that misses.
Kopriva trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Day 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day is in close to Kopriva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kopriva wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Day postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kopriva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Day, into his guard. #REVB#
Ljuta Kopriva has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Day 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.
Day not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Day is pulling down on Kopriva's head to control his posture.
Day wants to sweep here but Kopriva controlling him for the moment.
Day keeping full guard, as Kopriva tries to pass.
Kopriva postures up.
#T3#
Day is looking to stand up but Kopriva isn't so interested in that idea.
Day is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kopriva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Kopriva is defending against the submission attempts here by Day.
Kopriva is trying to stand.
Kopriva is trying to control but can't.
Kopriva is looking for a sweep. Day is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kopriva is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #SUB#
Day is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kopriva defends it well. #T4#
Kopriva is not content to let Day control the position.#SUB#
Day is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kopriva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kopriva trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kopriva is looking for a sweep. Day is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kopriva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Day. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kopriva with a poor takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Kopriva is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kopriva defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gilbert Day 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Day tries to keep at a distance but Kopriva has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Kopriva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kopriva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Day as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Day tries to keep at a distance but Kopriva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopriva tries for a takedown but Day manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kopriva as Day tries to tie him up.
Day is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gilbert Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ljuta Kopriva.
Kopriva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Day gets underhooks to prevent Kopriva's takedown attempt.
Kopriva missing with knees to the body.
Day is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kopriva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day has had enough of the clinch but Kopriva keeps him there for the moment.
Kopriva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Day up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kopriva as Day tries to tie him up. #BC#
Day breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Day gets tackled into the cage by Kopriva. Kopriva maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kopriva breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Kopriva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kopriva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Day manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kopriva's best efforts.#T2##ES#
Day pushes Kopriva off and gets back to his feet.
Ljuta Kopriva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopriva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kopriva looks for a takedown but Day sprawls well.#CL2#
Kopriva has Day up against the cage in a clinch.
Day is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kopriva wants to take the fight to the mat but Day manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Day gets control of Kopriva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Day will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Day manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kopriva manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Day drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Day jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kopriva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kopriva is pulling down on Day's head. It's preventing any offense from Day, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Day drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Day jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Day decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kopriva, up you get!
Kopriva misses with a body shot.
Kopriva throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kopriva sprawls and moves away.#T4##TD2#
Kopriva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Day was covering up waiting for the punch and Kopriva finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Day manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Day is looking to control Kopriva's arms but Kopriva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Day has his back to the cage.
Kopriva has Day pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Day manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Day has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kopriva uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Kopriva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Day, up you get!
Day looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kopriva doesn't manage to clinch there - Day circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Day showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Day 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Day!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kopriva moves into range and clinches up with Weber.
Weber looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kopriva is trying to pull guard but Weber has him pressed against the cage.
Weber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kopriva manages to break the clinch.
Kopriva keeps the fight on the outside.
Kopriva tries a head kick but it misses.
Weber takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kopriva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Kopriva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Weber's guard.#ROC#
Weber is rocked!#SU#
Kopriva gets to his feet. Weber looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Weber is still on wobbly legs! Can Kopriva finish him?
Kopriva lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Weber crumples to the floor! Kopriva milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ljuta Kopriva!
Dillon Weber was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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