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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Frog looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Frog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Frog landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Frog throws a strike but Pocic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#ES2# Pocic pushes Frog off and gets back to his feet.
#TD# Frog closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pocic quickly recovers to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Frog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pocic is looking for a sweep. Frog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Frog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pocic's head. Pocic tries to roll over but Frog keeps him under control. Frog landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1# Frog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Frog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frog 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. Frog thows a huge punch but Pocic dodges it nicely.
Pocic is looking to control Frog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pocic avoid being mounted? Pocic wants to improve his position but Frog is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pocic manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Pocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Pocic looks winded! Frog connects with a couple of short punches. Frog with a flurry of punches that miss. Frog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2# Frog loads up on a big left hand. Pocic felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Frog looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pocic can't hide his disappointment, as Frog celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Frog!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1# Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pocic as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Pocic clinches up against the cage. Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pocic blocks it with crossed arms. Pocic missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Montgomery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pocic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2# Pocic drives through with a takedown into Montgomery's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Montgomery keeping full guard, as Pocic tries to pass. Pocic throws a strike but Montgomery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Pocic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pocic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Montgomery trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pocic's guard. Pocic keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully. #T1# Pocic is trying to keep Montgomery in close.
#SUB2# Pocic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montgomery 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. Pocic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montgomery is one step ahead there. Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Pocic has wrist control. Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Montgomery trying to control but Pocic is working from the bottom. #SU# Montgomery stands up from Pocic's guard - Montgomery perhaps looking for a knockout. #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# Pocic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pocic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Montgomery wants to get back to his feet but Pocic is dominant here and he's now got Montgomery's back! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Montgomery is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. I really don't envy Montgomery right now.
Montgomery turns into Pocic and is now in his guard.
Montgomery is breathing heavily. Pocic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Pocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montgomery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pocic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Pocic pulls Montgomery in close to his closed guard and prevents Montgomery from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pocic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pocic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Pocic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pocic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Montgomery. Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Pocic has wrist control. Montgomery makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Pocic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Montgomery working some strikes from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pocic looking for a sweep. Not yet Pocic, not yet. #ES2# Pocic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pocic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montgomery really is a fat lump.#T4# Pocic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Pocic slaps away a takedown attempt from Montgomery, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him. Montgomery avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2# Pocic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Montgomery working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery. #BC# Montgomery manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebastian Pocic will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Pocic tries a head kick but it misses.
Montgomery takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD# Montgomery fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pocic to the ground. Montgomery is now in Pocic's guard. Montgomery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Montgomery won't allow Pocic to sweep him here. Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Pocic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Montgomery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Pocic trying to keep a closed guard but Montgomery is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pocic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Montgomery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Pocic wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment. Pocic trying to control the position.
#T1# Montgomery is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Montgomery might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Montgomery trying to control but Pocic is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Pocic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Pocic moves into the clinch. Montgomery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pocic has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Montgomery's face as he tries to break the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pocic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2# Pocic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2# Montgomery looking to sweep here. No luck so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pocic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Pocic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2# Pocic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Montgomery to his feet. #TD2# Montgomery gets caught flat footed, as Pocic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Montgomery striking off his back but it's not causing Pocic any problems. Pocic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Montgomery seems keen to control Pocic's posture.#T3# Pocic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Montgomery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Pocic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pocic trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pocic throwing strikes but missing. Pocic throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Montgomery tries to keep at a distance but Pocic has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2# Pocic manages to pull guard.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Pocic keeps moving. Pocic 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. Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Pocic has wrist control. Pocic wants to sweep but no luck. Pocic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Montgomery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pocic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Montgomery working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pocic's head. Montgomery distracts Pocic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Pocic 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Montgomery keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Pocic shoots in and gets a takedown into Montgomery's guard. Montgomery is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Pocic won't allow Montgomery to get back to his feet. Pocic content to stall in guard here. Pocic wants to stand but Montgomery has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Pocic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pocic wants to pass the guard but Montgomery is keeping the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pocic sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Montgomery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Montgomery keeps the fight on the outside. Montgomery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pocic.
#TD2# Pocic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2# Montgomery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Montgomery throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pocic won't allow Montgomery to sweep him here. #SU2# Pocic stands and steps away. Montgomery gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Pocic misses with a double jab.
Montgomery throws a big counter combination but Pocic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Pocic misses with a two punch combination.
Montgomery went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Montgomery tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Pocic counters with a two punch combo. #T3# Montgomery will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Montgomery keeps the fight on the outside. Montgomery dives in and grabs Pocic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pocic pushes down on Montgomery's head and hops out. Montgomery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pocic clobbers Montgomery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2# Pocic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Montgomery misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#ES# Montgomery manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pocic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4##TD2# Pocic pulls guard. Montgomery throwing strikes but missing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Montgomery being controlled here momentarily. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Montgomery's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Pocic controlling Montgomery's posture. Montgomery is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Montgomery won't allow Pocic to sweep him here. Nicky Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sebastian Pocic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Montgomery 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. Montgomery won't allow Pocic to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Sebastian Pocic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pocic 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Pocic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Pocic gets a double leg takedown into Mclaughlin's guard. Mclaughlin really is a fat lump. Pocic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mclaughlin's guard. Pocic postures up.
Pocic sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mclaughlin has Pocic pulled in close to control his posture. Mclaughlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mclaughlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Mclaughlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Pocic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclaughlin is keeping the position for now. Mclaughlin is looking to sweep but instead, Pocic has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mclaughlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Mclaughlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mclaughlin, not yet. Mclaughlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mclaughlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Pocic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pocic is controlling Mclaughlin's posture.#T2# Pocic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pocic being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2# Pocic kicks Mclaughlin off and gets to his feet. #T3##CL2# Pocic moves into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Pocic scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2# Pocic manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mclaughlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Mclaughlin stopping the sweep attempt from Pocic. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mclaughlin trying to control but Pocic is working from the bottom. Mclaughlin wants to get up but he can't break Pocic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Mclaughlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU# Mclaughlin stands and steps away. Pocic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4# Pocic doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclaughlin circles away.
Mclaughlin throws a big counter combination but Pocic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A leg kick checked by Mclaughlin. Mclaughlin thinks about countering with a head kick. Mclaughlin fails to land the takedown. Sebastian Pocic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pocic blocks a head kick by Mclaughlin.
Pocic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2# Pocic takes the fight into the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pocic is trying to break the clinch but Mclaughlin has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Pocic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Pocic dominated that round. That's time! Mclaughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Pocic throws a leg kick but Mclaughlin sees it coming and checks it nicely. Pocic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Pocic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mclaughlin tries to buck Pocic off but Pocic is having none of it. Mclaughlin is not content to let Pocic control the position. #SUB2# Pocic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mclaughlin, who protects the arm well. Mclaughlin wants to control but Pocic postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mclaughlin holds on to Pocic's head and controls the position momentarily. Pocic wants to control but Mclaughlin is keeping him busy. Mclaughlin is trying to control Pocic's posture but Pocic avoids it. #T1# Mclaughlin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pocic easily slips into full mount! Mclaughlin is trying desperately to improve position. Pocic avoids the attempt from Mclaughlin to control. Mclaughlin manages to regain half guard. Good work. Mclaughlin is not content to let Pocic control the position. Mclaughlin desperately trying to maintain half guard. Mclaughlin wants to get back to full guard.#T2# Pocic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mclaughlin keeps working. Mclaughlin wants to improve his position but Pocic is controlling well.
Mclaughlin is trying to control but can't.
Pocic trying to control the action but Mclaughlin is working from the bottom. Pocic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Pocic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mclaughlin is pressing down on Pocic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Pocic trying to control but Mclaughlin is working from the bottom. #T3# Mclaughlin looking to control.
Mclaughlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mclaughlin, not yet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pocic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Pocic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Pocic trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclaughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pocic is looking to clinch. Pocic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Pocic is breathing heavily.#TD2# Pocic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mclaughlin did well to prevent Pocic getting side control. Mclaughlin gets back to full guard.
Pocic preventing the sweep. #T4# Pocic postures up.
Mclaughlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pocic's guard. #REVR# Pocic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mclaughlin wanted to stand there but Pocic had control of the position. Mclaughlin wants to control from the top but Pocic keeps moving. #SUB2# Pocic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Mclaughlin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Pocic 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! This is the final round! #R3# Mclaughlin goes for a double leg but Pocic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pocic continues to drive forward.#CL2# Pocic closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Mclaughlin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mclaughlin trying to control the action but Pocic is working from the bottom. Mclaughlin wants to stand up but Pocic has a hold of him and won't allow it. Mclaughlin trying to control the action but Pocic is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pocic wants to improve his position but Mclaughlin is controlling well.
#T1# Pocic trying to control from the bottom.
Pocic is looking for a sweep. Mclaughlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Pocic controlling the position well. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Pocic gets a double leg takedown into Mclaughlin's guard. Pocic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pocic won't allow Mclaughlin to sweep him here. Mclaughlin is trying to hold Pocic in close to prevent damage but Pocic has managed to pass into half guard.
Mclaughlin keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2# Mclaughlin trying to control from the bottom.
Mclaughlin is looking to improve his position.
Mclaughlin trying to control here.
Pocic is controlling the pace.
Mclaughlin is trying to control but can't.
Pocic is looking to take a break and control but Mclaughlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pocic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3# Mclaughlin is trying to get back to full guard. Mclaughlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pocic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pocic's back! Pocic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mclaughlin.
#SUB# Mclaughlin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mclaughlin keeps control of the position as Pocic tries to break free.
Pocic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB# Mclaughlin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pocic is defending well though. Mclaughlin let's go of the attempt for now. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pocic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pocic trying to control but not successfully.
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 Rodrick Mclaughlin. Well Pocic 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Pocic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Pocic closes the distance and clinches. Pocic lands an uppercut. Acosta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pocic to keep the fight standing. Acosta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pocic walks away with a smile on his face. Acosta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Acosta takes one to the chin there. Pocic dodges the punch combination from Acosta.
Acosta misses with a shot to the body and Pocic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# It looks like Alfonzo Acosta has been cut.#CL2# Pocic has Acosta up against the cage in a clinch.
Pocic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pocic tries to pull guard but Acosta won't allow it.
#TD# Acosta decides to pull guard. Pocic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1# It looks like Pocic 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pocic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Acosta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acosta trying to strike off his back.
Acosta striking off his back but it's not causing Pocic any problems. Acosta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pocic is one step ahead there. Acosta doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Pocic clinches up against the cage. Acosta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Pocic misses with a knee strike.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. A short body shot lands from Pocic as the two fighters clinch.
Acosta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonzo Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him. Acosta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pocic walks away with a smile on his face. Acosta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Acosta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Acosta wants it to stay on the feet. Pocic slips a jab and a cross from Acosta.
Pocic throws a counter combo. Pocic takes a kick to the side of the head. Acosta looks to score with a jab to the body but Pocic is just out of range. Nice sprawl there from Acosta as Pocic shoots in.#CL# Acosta moves into the clinch. Pocic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3##TD2# Pocic pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pocic has a closed guard, preventing Acosta from standing up. #SU# Acosta stands and steps away. Pocic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Pocic tries a head kick but it misses.
Acosta appears to be looking for a big counter. Pocic fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Acosta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Pocic clinches up against the cage. Acosta stops a takedown attempt from Pocic.
#T4##TD# Acosta has picked Pocic up - he's going for a ride! Acosta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2# Pocic manages to escape and get back to his feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Pocic moves into the clinch successfully.
Pocic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pocic wants a takedown but no success here.
Pocic looks winded!#TD2# Pocic jumps guard and drags Acosta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Acosta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Acosta tries to stand but Pocic is controlling from the bottom. Acosta 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. Pocic is trying to keep Acosta in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Pocic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alfonzo Acosta's cut. 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# Acosta leaves Pocic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Acosta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pocic.
Pocic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Acosta throws a body punch but Pocic moves out of range. Pocic throws a counter combo. Pocic looks for a takedown but Acosta sprawls well. A quick step to the side and Acosta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2# Pocic closes the distance and clinches. Acosta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Acosta fails to pull guard.
#TD# Acosta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Acosta is pulling down on Pocic's head. It's preventing any offense from Pocic, at least for the moment. Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Pocic looking to pass the guard. #T1# Pocic trying to control the position from guard on top but Acosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acosta is on top in guard.
#REVR# Pocic is trying to keep Acosta in close.
Acosta is looking to work some ground and pound but Pocic has wrist control. Pocic wants to hit a switch here but Acosta passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pocic there! Acosta wants to control the pace but Pocic is squirming around nicely. #T2##SUB# Acosta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB# Acosta looking for a guillotine from mount but Pocic is having none of it. Acosta cracks Pocic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pocic tries to lock up and control but Acosta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3# Acosta scoring with strikes but Pocic is staying in there. Pocic tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB# Acosta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Acosta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SU# Acosta get's back to his feet. Pocic shoots in looking for a takedown but Acosta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pocic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It looked like Acosta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Alfonzo Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Pocic. Pocic has a takedown stuffed. Pocic is breathing heavily.#T4##CL2# Pocic moves into the clinch. Pocic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Acosta avoids it. Acosta is trying to pull guard but Pocic has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Acosta successfully pulls guard.
Acosta keeping moving, preventing Pocic from controlling successfully. Acosta working a defensive guard here.
Pocic won't allow Acosta to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Acosta is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pocic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Acosta's body to avoid the submission. Acosta has instead reached around Pocic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Acosta arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alfonzo Acosta!
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Date: Jan 30, 2017 |
#R1# Pocic stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Pocic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Lang breaks the clinch.
Pocic stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2# Lang tries to keep at a distance but Pocic has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Pocic pulls guard successfully.
Pocic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pocic is continuing to stall. Lang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Lang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pocic pulls Lang in close to prevent any damage. Lang prevents Pocic from getting back to his feet. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Pocic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2# Pocic drags the fight down to the ground.
Pocic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pocic controls Lang momentarily but Lang frees himself. #T2# Lang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pocic has wrist control. Pocic wants to hit a switch here but Lang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pocic there! Pocic manages to regain half guard. Good work. Lang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pocic defending well though. Pocic is trying to maintain the position but Lang is very close to passing his half guard. Pocic wants to get back to full guard but Lang has mounted him!#T3# Lang won't let Pocic get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Lang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pocic looks a forlorn figure.
Lang unloading with bombs! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lang avoids the attempt from Pocic to control. Lang lands with some strikes. Pocic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Lang throws some wild stikes that Pocic manages to avoid easily.
#T4# Lang is landing with some decent strikes but Pocic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Pocic working to try and regain half guard.
Lang lands a heavy elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pocic is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Pocic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiley Lang dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Pocic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2# Lang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Pocic 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. #SU2# Pocic stands and steps away. Lang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Pocic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pocic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Pocic passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lang! #T1# Pocic wants to control the pace but Lang is squirming around nicely. Pocic controlling his opponent. Pocic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Pocic thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Pocic trying to control but Lang is having none of it. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lang is looking to improve his position but Pocic isn't that keen on the idea. Pocic trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2# Pocic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lang is on top in guard.
#T3# Lang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pocic has wrist control. Lang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wiley Lang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Pocic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pocic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Pocic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pocic has his hands on Lang's head, controlling the position. Pocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Lang works over Pocic with some ground and pound from guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pocic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lang is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Pocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Pocic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Pocic 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. Lang trying to control the position.
#ES# Lang has his feet on Pocic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Pocic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2# Pocic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lang on his heels. He'll look to pass Lang's guard now, I'm sure.#ES# Lang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pocic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Pocic. Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1##TD2# Pocic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lang's guard. Pocic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pocic controls the pace. Lang 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. Lang pulls Pocic in close to prevent any damage. Lang controls Pocic momentarily but Pocic frees himself. #ES# Lang pushes Pocic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Pocic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES# Lang sneaks out the side door and pushes Pocic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pocic fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Lang tries to keep at a distance but Pocic has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Pocic has clasped his hands together around Lang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. You can see the frustration on Lang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3# Lang is trying to stand up here but Pocic is controlling him well. Pocic is looking to take a break and control but Lang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES# Lang kicks Pocic off and gets back to his feet. Lang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Pocic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Sebastian Pocic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fight stays on the outside here - Pocic looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4# Nice body punch from Pocic. Pocic digs a good hook to Lang's body.
#CL2# Pocic closes the distance and clinches. Pocic gets underhooks to prevent Lang's takedown attempt.
Pocic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pocic is trying to break free.#TD2# Pocic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lang uses from the top position.
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 Wiley Lang. I think Lang 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiley Lang!
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Event:
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Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pocic. Cohen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Pocic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cohen circles away. Pocic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jeremy Cohen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Pocic. Cohen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pocic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cohen somewhat. Pocic flicks out a counter leg kick but Cohen steps away. Left hook, right uppercut from Pocic. #CUT2# It looks like Jeremy Cohen has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pocic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL2# Pocic pushes Cohen up against the cage in a clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2# Pocic pulls guard. #SUB# Cohen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pocic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pocic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Pocic trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cohen holds on and takes a little breather. Pocic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2# Pocic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pocic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Cohen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pocic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cohen trying to control the position here. Pocic trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice takedown defense from Cohen. No joy for Pocic on that attempt. #CL2# Pocic rushes Cohen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Pocic gets underhooks to prevent Cohen's takedown attempt.
#TD# Cohen successfully pulls guard.
Cohen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Pocic sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4# Pocic is looking to work some ground and pound but Cohen has wrist control. Pocic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Pocic trying to control but Cohen is working from the bottom. Pocic throws a strike but Cohen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pocic looking for a sweep. Not yet Pocic, not yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pocic keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully. Cohen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Pocic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jeremy Cohen's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL2# Pocic gets a clinch. #TD# Cohen pulls guard successfully.
Cohen wants to stand and escape but Pocic is having none of it. Pocic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Cohen controls the position for a moment. Pocic with the ground and pound but Cohen regains half guard under the barage of strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen tries to get to full guard but Pocic has control of the leg. #T1# Pocic controlling the pace. Cohen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pocic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cohen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Pocic thows a huge punch but Cohen dodges it nicely.
Cohen keeping control of the position. Pocic prevents Cohen from improving his position.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cohen keeping control of the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Cohen tries to kick Pocic off but Pocic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Pocic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohen, pushing him back against the cage. Cohen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pocic is defending well. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Pocic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cohen avoids it. Pocic is pushing Cohen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Pocic tries to score a body lock takedown but Cohen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3# Pocic tries to pull guard but Cohen forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Pocic is defending well against a takedown attempt. Cohen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cohen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pocic walks away with a smile on his face. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Pocic clinches up against the cage. Pocic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cohen has Pocic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pocic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Pocic working hard to break the clinch. Pocic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4# Cohen tries to pull guard but Pocic forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Pocic is trying to pull guard but Cohen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Pocic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cohen after a bit of a struggle. Pocic lands a body shot. Pocic wants a takedown.
Cohen wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2# Pocic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cohen checks a leg kick nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Pocic tries to sprawl but Cohen drives through with a takedown into half guard. Pocic is breathing heavily. Pocic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pocic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cohen jumps into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Pocic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jeremy Cohen's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# A low kick from Pocic misses #TD# and Cohen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2# Pocic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Cohen can't get the takedown.
Pocic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cohen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Pocic fails to pull guard.
Cohen wants a takedown.
Pocic has had enough of the clinch but Cohen keeps him there for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pocic leaning against his opponent.
Cohen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pocic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cohen tries to pull guard but Pocic holds him up against the cage and eventually Cohen drops back down to his feet.
Pocic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1# Pocic tries a knee to the head but Cohen blocks it.
Cohen has Pocic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pocic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Pocic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A low kick from Pocic misses #TD# and Cohen counters with a takedown into side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# Cohen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cohen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Pocic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##T3##SUB# Cohen tries for a kimura but Pocic is defending well. Cohen working away.#SUB# Cohen is trying to get an arm triangle but Pocic is defending well. Cohen working away.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Cohen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pocic trying to remain calm as Cohen controls from the top position. Pocic bucks up and tries to throw Cohen off but instead Cohen has got his back!#SUB# Pocic fending off the submission attempt from Cohen. Jeremy Cohen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sebastian Pocic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pocic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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 Jeremy Cohen. I think Pocic 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Pocic!
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