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Event:
CFN2: Gracie vs Fiso
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Beneventi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ganbaatar.
Ganbaatar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beneventi avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Beneventi. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Beneventi forces Ganbaatar back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganbaatar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beneventi pushes Ganbaatar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ganbaatar is breathing heavily.
Beneventi lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Beneventi.
Beneventi lands a nice shot to the body.
Beneventi prevents a body shot from Ganbaatar.
Beneventi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Beneventi scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Askaa Ganbaatar has been cut.
Beneventi lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD2#
Beneventi drops Ganbaatar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ganbaatar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ganbaatar is rocked!
Beneventi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Ganbaatar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beneventi presses Ganbaatar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beneventi lands a body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Ganbaatar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneventi drops Ganbaatar with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Ganbaatar is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfonso Beneventi!
Alfonso Beneventi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
C14: Obamacare vs Westlund
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Ganbaatar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olujic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olujic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Olujic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olujic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ganbaatar reverses the position - he's now on top in Olujic's guard.
Ganbaatar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Olujic is trying to keep Ganbaatar in close.
Ganbaatar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ganbaatar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olujic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ganbaatar is looking to work some ground and pound but Olujic has wrist control.
Ganbaatar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olujic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ganbaatar is working Olujic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Olujic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ganbaatar defends well.
Ganbaatar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ganbaatar 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.
Ganbaatar throws a big right hand that misses.
Ganbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ganbaatar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ganbaatar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Olujic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ganbaatar defends it easily.
Ganbaatar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ganbaatar throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganbaatar landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Olujic is rocked!
Olujic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ganbaatar loads up on a big left hand. Olujic felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ganbaatar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Olujic can't hide his disappointment, as Ganbaatar celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Askaa Ganbaatar!
Askaa Ganbaatar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CP1: Rydell vs Dos Oliviera
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Milley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ganbaatar, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganbaatar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Ganbaatar tightens his grip and picks Milley up, before dumping him to the ground. Milley manages to land in guard.
Milley looking for a sweep. Not yet Milley, not yet.
Ganbaatar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ganbaatar throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganbaatar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Milley has momentary wrist control but Ganbaatar slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganbaatar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ganbaatar throws a big right hand that misses.
Milley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganbaatar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milley trying to keep a closed guard but Ganbaatar is proving a slippery customer.
Ganbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ganbaatar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ganbaatar working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Ganbaatar throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Ganbaatar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganbaatar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ganbaatar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ganbaatar throwing strikes but missing.
Milley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ganbaatar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ganbaatar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ganbaatar landing with the ground and pound.
Milley looks winded!
Ganbaatar landing with the ground and pound.
Ganbaatar throwing strikes from guard but Milley blocks nicely.
Ganbaatar throwing strikes from guard but Milley blocks nicely.
Ganbaatar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milley trying to keep a closed guard but Ganbaatar is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ganbaatar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Ganbaatar landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganbaatar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ganbaatar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ganbaatar throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ganbaatar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ganbaatar lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Milley is rocked!
Ganbaatar chips away with some ground and pound.
Milley is still in real trouble! Can Ganbaatar finish him?
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!
Ganbaatar scoring with some ground and pound.
Ganbaatar loads up on a big left hand. Milley felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ganbaatar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Milley can't hide his disappointment, as Ganbaatar celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Askaa Ganbaatar!
Askaa Ganbaatar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GFC5:Ganbaatar vs Jenson
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Jenson Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ganbaatar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Club Savage MMA Tokyo in the buildup to the fight.
Jenson Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ganbaatar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenson Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Ganbaatar in the body.
Jenson Jr keeps Ganbaatar at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
Ganbaatar feints and as Jenson Jr raises his hands in defense, Ganbaatar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ganbaatar with a nice head shot there.
Ganbaatar throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenson Jr 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.
Ganbaatar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganbaatar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganbaatar is working Jenson Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jet Jenson Jr has been cut.
Ganbaatar postures up and lands a big shot to Jenson Jr's brow.
Jenson Jr is trying to control the position but Ganbaatar postures up.
Ganbaatar chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Jenson Jr is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Jet Jenson Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Ganbaatar gets to his feet and stands over Jenson Jr, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jenson Jr felt that one! Ganbaatar unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jenson Jr from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Askaa Ganbaatar!
Askaa Ganbaatar retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Askaa Ganbaatar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jet Jenson Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Mayday mayday!! were going down...I repeat... mayday mayday!! were going down!!'.
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Event:
GFC3:Ganbaatar vs Reyes
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Reyes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ganbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Wilson Reyes has been cut.
Reyes tries to bum rush Ganbaatar with a series of wild strikes but Ganbaatar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Ganbaatar gets caught flat footed, as Reyes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ganbaatar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reyes.
Ganbaatar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ganbaatar striking from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganbaatar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ganbaatar works over Reyes with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Ganbaatar throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganbaatar works over Reyes with some ground and pound from guard.
Reyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reyes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ganbaatar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ganbaatar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reyes's head.
Reyes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Helsinki Athletics Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reyes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ganbaatar is controlling him.
Ganbaatar postures up in Reyes's guard and throws a big left but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ganbaatar works over Reyes with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ganbaatar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reyes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reyes trying to control the position.
Ganbaatar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ganbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ganbaatar is working Reyes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Wilson Reyes's cut even more.
Reyes 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.
Ganbaatar 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.
Ganbaatar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reyes's head.#T2#
Ganbaatar is working Reyes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#
Wilson Reyes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wilson Reyes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Askaa Ganbaatar!
Askaa Ganbaatar is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Askaa Ganbaatar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GFC2:B.Wood vs Batinic
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ganbaatar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ganbaatar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ganbaatar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ganbaatar postures up in Gate's guard and throws a big left but Gate blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganbaatar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ganbaatar 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.
Ganbaatar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ganbaatar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gate keeping moving, preventing Ganbaatar from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganbaatar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gate keeping moving, preventing Ganbaatar from controlling successfully.
Gate wants to sweep but no luck.
Ganbaatar working some strikes from top position.
Gate looks winded!
Ganbaatar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ganbaatar works over Gate with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Ganbaatar is in close to Gate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ganbaatar works over Gate with some ground and pound from guard.
Ganbaatar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ganbaatar is pushing down on Gate's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gate is fighting to maintain full guard but Ganbaatar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Ganbaatar there. #ROC#
Gate is rocked!
Ganbaatar lands a big elbow - Gate is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ganbaatar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Askaa Ganbaatar!
Askaa Ganbaatar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Glass misses with a body kick.#TD#
Glass shoots in and gets a takedown into Ganbaatar's guard.
Ganbaatar keeping moving, preventing Glass from controlling successfully.
Ganbaatar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganbaatar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Glass tries to free his leg and advance position but Ganbaatar is retaining full guard.
Ganbaatar seems keen to control Glass's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass looking to pass the guard.
Ganbaatar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Glass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glass could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Glass wants to control from the top but Ganbaatar keeps moving.
Ganbaatar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganbaatar wants to control but Glass passes easily into half guard.
Glass tries to stand and escape but Ganbaatar is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganbaatar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Glass is fighting to break Ganbaatar's control of his arms but Ganbaatar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Glass won't allow Ganbaatar to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ganbaatar pulls Glass in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ganbaatar shoots for a double leg takedown but Glass sprawls well. He's pushed Ganbaatar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Glass moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ganbaatar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Glass is looking for a triangle but Ganbaatar pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ganbaatar postures up and lands a big shot to Glass's brow.
Glass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ganbaatar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glass controlling Ganbaatar's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ganbaatar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Ganbaatar cracks Glass with a solid left hand.
Ganbaatar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ganbaatar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Glass trying to strike off his back.
Ganbaatar advances position into side control!
We've been informed that Ganbaatar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ganbaatar working the body and head with strikes.
Ganbaatar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glass keeps working.
Ganbaatar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Glass to see if he's OK.
Glass is looking for a sweep.
Ganbaatar landing strikes.
Glass is being controlled here. #T4#
Glass taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ganbaatar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Ganbaatar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Glass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Glass is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ganbaatar working the ground and pound from side control.
Ganbaatar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ganbaatar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Glass takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#
Glass is rocked!
Glass is breathing heavily.
Ganbaatar scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Glass is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ganbaatar can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Askaa Ganbaatar!
Askaa Ganbaatar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ganbaatar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ganbaatar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Richardson has been cut.
Richardson wants to get back to full guard.
Richardson is working hard here to advance position.
Ganbaatar wants to take a breather but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ganbaatar is working away from the top position though.#ES#
Richardson pushes Ganbaatar off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Ganbaatar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Richardson to the ground. Ganbaatar is now in Richardson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Richardson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ganbaatar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ganbaatar trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Ganbaatar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ganbaatar scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Richardson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ganbaatar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ganbaatar postures up and lands a big shot to Richardson's brow. #T1#
Ganbaatar passes Richardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Richardson has hold of Ganbaatar's hands but Ganbaatar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Richardson is rocked!#SUB2#
Ganbaatar is trying to work for a kimura but Richardson is defending well.
Richardson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ganbaatar scores with a big shot! Richardson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Richardson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Askaa Ganbaatar!
After winning the bout, Askaa Ganbaatar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cutesic rushes Ganbaatar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Cutesic pulls guard.
Ganbaatar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ganbaatar lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#
It looks like Denis Cutesic has been cut.#SUB#
Ganbaatar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ganbaatar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ganbaatar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ganbaatar 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.
Ganbaatar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cutesic is trying to control the position but Ganbaatar postures up.
Cutesic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ganbaatar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganbaatar throwing strikes but missing.
Ganbaatar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Cutesic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ganbaatar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Ganbaatar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cutesic looking to control.
Ganbaatar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cutesic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ganbaatar gets to his feet and stands over Cutesic, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cutesic felt that one! Ganbaatar unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cutesic from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Askaa Ganbaatar!
A very excited looking Askaa Ganbaatar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Denis Cutesic spoke after the fight, saying 'A man never giveup on what he believe. I will never giveup after this match.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ganbaatar gets the takedown into side control.
Ganbaatar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ganbaatar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ganbaatar controls the position from side control.
Gordon tries to buck Ganbaatar off but Ganbaatar is having none of it.
Gordon really is a fat lump.
Gordon striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is trying to escape the position but Ganbaatar is controlling the position.
Ganbaatar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gordon!
Ganbaatar content just to control the position here.
Gordon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Ganbaatar avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
Ganbaatar controlling the position easily from mount.
Ganbaatar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gordon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ganbaatar controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ganbaatar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Ganbaatar 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.
It looks like Ganbaatar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
More stalling from Ganbaatar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ganbaatar.
Gordon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ganbaatar controlling from the full mount.
Gordon tries to reverse the position but Ganbaatar maintains control.#T4#
Ganbaatar controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Gordon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ganbaatar content just to control the position here. #SU2#
Ganbaatar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Gordon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ganbaatar is trying to defend but Gordon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ganbaatar is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganbaatar controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Askaa Ganbaatar 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##CL2#
Ganbaatar clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ganbaatar lands a takedown into guard.
Ganbaatar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gordon striking off his back but it's not causing Ganbaatar any problems.
Ganbaatar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganbaatar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Ganbaatar is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Gordon scores with a nice shot.
Ganbaatar advances to half guard.
Gordon is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon is trying to stand up here but Ganbaatar is controlling him well.
Ganbaatar is controlling the pace.
Gordon tries to kick Ganbaatar off but Ganbaatar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Ganbaatar wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Ganbaatar content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD2#
Ganbaatar gets the takedown into side control.
Ganbaatar advances nicely into full mount.
Gordon wants to control but Ganbaatar is having none of it.
Gordon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ganbaatar controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Ganbaatar with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Ganbaatar avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
Ganbaatar lands a couple of good shots and Gordon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ganbaatar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gordon.
Gordon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ganbaatar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ganbaatar gets his hands free as Gordon looks to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Gordon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ganbaatar.
Ganbaatar is continuing to stall.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gordon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ganbaatar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganbaatar controlling the position well here. Gordon rolled but Ganbaatar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gordon is trying to get back to his feet but Ganbaatar has full control of the position and if anything, Gordon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ganbaatar has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Askaa Ganbaatar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ganbaatar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ganbaatar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ganbaatar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordon tries to strike from the bottom.
Ganbaatar content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Ganbaatar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ganbaatar controlling from side mount.
Gordon tries to buck Ganbaatar off but Ganbaatar is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganbaatar taking a breather here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ganbaatar.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ganbaatar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gordon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The adventures of Ganbaatar the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Gordon tries to escape but Ganbaatar is in control.
Gordon being controlled for a moment.
Gordon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ganbaatar controlling from mount.
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Ganbaatar controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Ganbaatar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Ganbaatar controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ganbaatar controlling from the full mount.
Mauro Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askaa Ganbaatar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gordon is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Askaa Ganbaatar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ganbaatar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Askaa Ganbaatar!
A victorious Askaa Ganbaatar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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