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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Yakuza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savano but Savano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice takedown defense from Savano. No joy for Yakuza on that attempt.
Yakuza moves out of range as Savano strikes.#CL#
Savano clinches. #TD#
Savano pulls guard effortlessly.
Savano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yakuza preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Savano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Yakuza should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Savano has tightened it up now! Yakuza should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Troy Savano!
Ichi Yakuza spoke after the fight, saying 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
The Hurt lands a head kick. Savano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Hurt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Hurt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savano sprawls and moves away.
Savano misses with a combination
#CL#
and The Hurt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Hurt.
Savano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Hurt is defending well.#BC#
The Hurt breaks from the clinch.
Savano blocks a head kick by The Hurt.
The Hurt fakes the leg kick and cracks Savano in the body. #CL#
The Hurt moves into the clinch.#BC#
The Hurt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
The Hurt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Savano to the mat! Savano manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
The Hurt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Savano connects with a body shot.
The Hurt throws a sloppy head kick and Savano moves out of range easily. #T1##CL#
Savano tries to keep at a distance but The Hurt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
The Hurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The Hurt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savano, pushing him back against the cage.
Savano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Hurt walks away with a smile on his face. Savano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burt The Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Savano.#TD#
The Hurt scores with a takedown into Savano's guard.#SUB2#
Savano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Hurt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Hurt advances to half guard. #T2#
The Hurt prevents Savano from improving his position.
The Hurt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Hurt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Hurt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Savano is looking to get to half guard.
Savano wants to control but The Hurt is having none of it.
The Hurt landing strikes from the mount and Savano is in trouble! #T3#
The Hurt landing strikes from the mount and Savano is in trouble!
The Hurt controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
The Hurt get's back to his feet.
Savano doesn't manage to clinch there - The Hurt circles away.
The Hurt lands with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - The Hurt scores with a four punch combination!
The Hurt avoids a kick to the body.
Savano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Hurt. #T4##TD#
The Hurt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Savano to the ground. The Hurt is now in Savano's guard.
Savano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Hurt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Hurt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Hurt prevents Savano from getting the reversal.
The Hurt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Hurt with a couple of short strikes.
The Hurt controlling from mount.
Savano is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Hurt controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt The Hurt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##KD#
The Hurt lands a big head kick that sends Savano tumbling to the mat! The Hurt takes a step backwards and waves Savano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Savano is rocked!#TD#
The Hurt is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Savano is in big trouble! The Hurt is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Savano. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Burt The Hurt!
Burt The Hurt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Savano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Savano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norton, as that shot connected.
Norton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Savano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Savano misses. #CL#
Norton moves into the clinch.
Savano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Savano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Norton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savano misses with the combination.
#T1#
Norton avoids the head kick by Savano.
Savano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norton lands with a good body shot.
Savano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Savano misses.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Savano manages to avoid it.#CL#
Norton has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Norton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Norton.
Savano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Norton lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Norton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Savano backwards.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Savano backwards.
Savano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harley Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Savano.#T2#
Savano has Norton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savano backwards.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Savano jumps guard but Norton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Savano has clasped his hands together around Norton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Norton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savano trying to control the action but Norton is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Savano.#SUB2#
Savano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norton, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Savano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Norton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Norton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savano on the ground.#T3#
Savano throws an elbow but Norton slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Savano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Norton's face as Savano controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savano taking a break here but Norton is having none of it and regains half guard.
Savano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savano connects with a nice short shot to Norton's temple. #T4#
Still in half guard, Savano seems content to control.
Savano wants to take a breather but Norton is having none of it.
Savano moves nicely into side control.
Norton is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Savano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savano tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Savano is trying to get an arm triangle but Norton is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Norton dominated that 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.
#R2#
Norton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savano tries to clinch up.
Savano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norton stuffs the takedown attempt from Savano. Savano gets slowly back to his feet.
Savano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Norton.
Harley Norton is winning the standup battle so far.
Savano misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Savano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1##SU2#
Savano decides to stand back up. Savano steps back and let's Norton get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savano.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Savano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savano can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Savano.
Savano misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harley Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Savano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Savano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a nice body shot.
Savano is breathing heavily.#CL#
Norton has Savano up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savano backwards.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Savano backwards.
Savano tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Savano drops back down to his feet.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Savano's ribcage. Savano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savano backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Norton.
A short left from Norton.
Norton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norton is leaning against Savano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Savano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savano throws a sloppy body shot
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Savano wants to clinch.
Savano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savano tries to clinch
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Savano shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savano.
Savano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norton works Savano's body with a nice hook.
Norton lands a head shot.
Norton scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton tests Savano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Savano is rocked!
Norton drops Savano with a big left hand! Savano is injured, injured bad! Norton jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harley Norton!
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Event:
LH38: Strife vs Xyd II
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Savano wants to clinch.
Savano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savano moves out of range of the strikes.
Savano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savano manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Day. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Savano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Day regains half guard.#SUB2#
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Day wants to improve his position but Savano is controlling well.
Savano controlling the action here. #SUB#
Savano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savano throwing shots but Day is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Day is not content to let Savano control the position.#SUB2#
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Savano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Day defends it well.
Day is refusing to be controlled, as Savano sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Day actively working from the bottom here.
Day wants to improve his position but Savano is controlling well.
#SUB#
Savano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Day is just riding it out for now. Savano eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savano pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Savano seems to be working for a kimura but Day defends the submission attempt.
Savano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Day actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Day looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savano connects with a nice short shot to Day's temple. #SUB#
Savano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Day sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Savano slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.#SUB2#
Day looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Savano is looking for a kimura but Day is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savano to get the leverage. #SUB#
Savano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Day sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savano pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Savano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Day is just riding it out for now. Savano eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savano tries to stand but can't do so whilst Day controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Savano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Savano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a left and a right that stings Savano.
Day lands a body shot.
Savano misses with a takedown attempt
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Day moves out of range as Savano strikes.
Day scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Day getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day lands a jab to the head.
Day slaps away a takedown attempt from Savano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Savano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Day lands a slapping body shot.
Day missing with a left hand there. Savano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savano misses with a takedown attempt - Day sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Day lands a glancing blow to the side of Savano's head.
Savano needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savano at a distance.
Day misses with a looping left.
Sunny Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
Troy Savano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day digs a good body shot into Savano's ribs.
Day scores with a hook to the body. Savano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
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!
Day lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Day connects with a body shot.
Savano throws a head kick that misses.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Savano counters with a straight right hand.
Savano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savano has time to react.
Day lands a jab to the head.
Day slips under a jab.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Savano.
Savano tries to counter with a takedown but Day is quick to defend against it.
Savano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Day.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
Savano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Savano walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Savano is rocked!
and Day counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Savano! He's just covering up as Day starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunny Day!
A relieved looking Sunny Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
LH33: Higuchi vs Dodson
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Savano throws a hook but Zajev avoids it easily.
Savano throws a combination that misses
and Zajev counters with a body kick.
Zajev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zajev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zajev fakes the leg kick and cracks Savano in the body.
Zajev lands a high kick!
Savano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zajev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savano avoids the head kick by Zajev.
Savano throws a head kick that misses.
Zajev throws out a counter right but Savano avoids it with no problem.
Zajev scores with a jab. Savano acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Zajev tries to keep at a distance but Savano has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Savano pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zajev stopping the sweep attempt from Savano.
Savano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Savano is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zajev has his hands clasped together but Savano extends and breaks Zajev's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Savano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Troy Savano!
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Event:
LH29: Higuchi vs Souza III
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Savano walks into a jab.
Vike Nickolson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nickolson clinches up against the cage.
Nickolson pushes Savano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Nickolson decides to pull guard.
Nickolson is looking to stand up but Savano isn't so interested in that idea.
Savano trying to control but Nickolson is working from the bottom.
Nickolson is controlling Savano's posture.
Savano wants to control from the top but Nickolson keeps moving.
Nickolson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickolson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nickolson is looking to stand up but Savano isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Savano wants to control from the top but Nickolson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savano throws a looping overhand right but Nickolson ducks down to avoid it.
Nickolson throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Nickolson rushes Savano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Savano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Nickolson gets a clinch. #TD#
Savano pulls Nickolson into guard.
Savano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nickolson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
My spies in Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) inform me that Nickolson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nickolson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Nickolson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickolson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Savano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickolson's guard. #REVR#
Savano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nickolson wants to improve his position but instead Savano has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savano wants to control but Nickolson is keeping him busy.
Nickolson is looking for a sweep. Savano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickolson tries to kick Savano off but Savano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Savano is working for a submission of some sort.
Nickolson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickolson tries to roll over but Savano keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickolson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Savano wants to control but Nickolson is keeping him busy.
Nickolson wants to get back to full guard.
Savano prevents Nickolson from standing back up.
Nickolson is not content to let Savano control the position.
Nickolson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickolson tries to get to full guard but Savano has control of the leg.
Savano wants to take a breather but Nickolson is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickolson tries to roll over but Savano keeps him under control.
Savano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savano thows a huge punch but Nickolson dodges it nicely.
Nickolson is controlling Savano's trapped leg to prevent Savano from advancing to side control.
Savano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickolson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickolson wants to control but Savano is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickolson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savano tries for a takedown but Nickolson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nickolson throws a shot from downtown. Savano moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Nickolson has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vike Nickolson dominated that 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.
#R2#
Savano shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Nickolson has Savano up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Nickolson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Savano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nickolson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nickolson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Savano looking for a sweep. Not yet Savano, not yet. #SUB#
Savano looking for a guillotine here but Nickolson defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickolson is looking to stand up but Savano won't let him. #T1#
Savano trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Savano looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nickolson is defending well. Savano quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nickolson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Savano celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Troy Savano!
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Event:
LH24: Happy New Year
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Savano wants to clinch up but Suuou keeps it at a distance.
Suuou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick from Savano.#CL#
Savano moves into the clinch successfully.
Savano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savano is trying to break free.
Savano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suuou has him pressed against the cage.
Savano is trying to pull guard but Suuou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suuou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Savano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suuou prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Savano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Savano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Suuou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Suuou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savano being controlled here, momentarily.
Savano looking to control.
Suuou pushing down on Savano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savano trying to control but Suuou postures up.
Suuou is controlling the pace.
Savano trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savano is looking to improve his position.
Suuou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Suuou seems content to control.
Savano is trying to get back to full guard.
Savano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suuou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Suuou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suuou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Suuou is working Savano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Savano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suuou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Suuou won't allow Savano to sweep him here.
Suuou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Savano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suuou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suuou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suuou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suuou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Savano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Suuou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Suuou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Suuou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suuou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suuou gets underhooks to prevent Savano's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Savano breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Savano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Savano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savano is looking to advance position but Suuou won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suuou has his hands clasped together around Savano's back. He's all about the action.
Suuou tries to get to full guard but Savano has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Savano seems to be working for a kimura but Suuou defends the submission attempt.
Savano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Suuou controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Suuou is trying to stand.
Suuou is doing well to control the position and prevent Savano from advancing to side control.
Savano trying to control from Suuou's half guard. Suuou has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suuou holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savano wants to control from the top but Suuou keeps moving.
Suuou is controlling Savano's posture.
Savano wants to stand but Suuou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Savano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savano wants to control from the top but Suuou keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Suuou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tatsuya Suuou has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Savano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suuou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suuou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suuou works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Suuou winds up and cracks Savano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suuou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savano is trying to stand.
Savano is trying to maintain the position but Suuou is very close to passing his half guard.
Suuou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savano is looking to improve his position.
Suuou tries to pass to full mount but Savano defends it.
Suuou winds up and cracks Savano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Suuou connects with a nice short shot to Savano's temple.
Suuou performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Savano wants to get back to full guard.
Suuou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Suuou winds up and cracks Savano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savano.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suuou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suuou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Savano trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Suuou controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Suuou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Suuou slaps away a takedown attempt from Savano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savano clobbers Suuou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savano tries to bum rush Suuou with a series of wild strikes but Suuou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suuou circles away.#TD2#
Suuou feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Savano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suuou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suuou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suuou slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Suuou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Savano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suuou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Suuou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suuou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suuou content to stall in guard here.
Suuou wants to pass the guard but Savano is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suuou stays in close to Savano's body and controls the position.
Suuou is continuing to stall.
Savano is trying to keep Suuou in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suuou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savano is fending him off so far but Suuou persists. Nope, Savano circles away and we're back to standing.
Suuou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suuou somewhat.
Suuou shoots in but Savano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Troy Savano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Suuou.
Savano lands a nice looking body shot.
Savano throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Suuou tries for a takedown but Savano circles away easily
and Savano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suuou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savano defends it nicely.
Savano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Savano lands a jab to Suuou's midsection.
Savano tries to clinch there but Suuou circles away.
#TD2#
Suuou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Savano to the ground. Suuou is now in Savano's guard.
Suuou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savano throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Savano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Suuou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savano 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.
Suuou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Suuou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Suuou 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savano throwing strikes but missing.
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 Troy Savano.
I think Suuou 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuya Suuou!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Heughan closes the distance and clinches.
Heughan lands an elbow that stopped Savano in his tracks for a moment.
Savano goes for a takedown attempt but Heughan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Heughan moves into range and clinches up with Savano.
Heughan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Savano is trying to break free.
Savano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heughan to keep the fight standing.
Heughan lands a nice elbow.
Heughan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Heughan.
Savano takes an elbow to the temple.
Heughan tries to work over Savano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heughan lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Savano pulls Heughan into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heughan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Heughan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Savano dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Savano trying to control but Heughan is working from the bottom.
Savano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savano stands up over Heughan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Heughan seems keen to control Savano's posture.
Savano wants to control from the top but Heughan keeps moving.
Savano pushing down on Heughan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heughan tries to kick Savano off in order to stand up. Savano Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Savano wants to control but Heughan is keeping him busy.
Heughan tries to bench press Savano off him but Savano keeps the position. #SUB#
Savano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heughan has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Heughan is trying to get back to half guard.
Savano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heughan some visible discomfort.
Savano has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Heughan!
Savano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Savano trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Savano is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Heughan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Heughan shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Savano working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Heughan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Savano! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Troy Savano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Dude tries to clinch but Savano is having none of it. #TD#
Dude closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savano quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Savano manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dude keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dude prevents Savano from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Savano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Savano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Dude has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Savano to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dude is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Savano pulls down on the head and he's put Dude to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Troy Savano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Dude tries to clinch but Savano moves out of range. #TD2#
Savano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dude on his heels. He'll look to pass Dude's guard now, I'm sure.
Savano controlling from the top position.
Savano wants to control from the top but Dude keeps moving.
Savano lands a couple of digs.
Savano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dude works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savano trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom.
Dude on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dude tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savano tries to free his leg and advance position but Dude is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savano wants to control from the top but Dude keeps moving.
Savano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Savano wants to pass the guard but Dude is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Savano drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Savano as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dude screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Savano! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Troy Savano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dude dives in and scores a takedown into Savano's guard.
Dude might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dude being controlled here momentarily.
Savano 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#
Dude is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Savano has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dude is looking to defend but Savano has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dude! Savano pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dude taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Troy Savano!
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