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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2017 |
#R1# Dominguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dominguez throws a push kick but Bragin slaps the foot to one side. Bragin scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2# Bragin drives through with a takedown into guard. Dominguez managing to control the position. Dominguez looking to control.
Bragin landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dominguez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Dominguez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bragin is now in half guard. Bragin working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2# It looks like Randy Dominguez has been cut.#T1# Bragin prevents Dominguez from standing back up.
Bragin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Bragin sits in half guard. Bragin controlling the action here. #SUB2# Bragin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dominguez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bragin thows a huge punch but Dominguez dodges it nicely.
#SU2# Bragin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Dominguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bragin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2# Randy Dominguez's cut is getting worse. Bragin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bragin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dominguez but Dominguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3# Dominguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bragin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dominguez but Dominguez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Randy Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Bragin. Bragin scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bragin scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Bragin moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Dominguez manages to break the clinch.
Bragin tries to score with a low kick but Dominguez moves his leg out of the way. Bragin looks for a takedown but Dominguez sprawls well.#T4# Dominguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dominguez wants it to stay on the feet. As Bragin looks to move away, Dominguez throws a big counter combo but Bragin just gets out of the way. Bragin moves out of range as Dominguez throws a body kick.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominguez throws a right and a left that both miss. Dominguez avoids the head kick by Bragin.
#CL# Dominguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Dominguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boris Bragin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bragin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dominguez counters with a series of strikes. Bragin will be more careful next time no doubt. 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dominguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Bragin, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bragin swats away the attempt to clinch by Dominguez. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boris Bragin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Randy Dominguez'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# A combination from Bragin does no damage. Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bragin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bragin shoots in for a takedown but Dominguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bragin goes for a double leg but Dominguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dominguez continues to drive forward. Dominguez tries to counter with a takedown but Bragin is quick to defend against it.#TD2# Bragin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dominguez on his heels. He'll look to pass Dominguez's guard now, I'm sure. Dominguez wants to stand but Bragin is controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bragin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard. Bragin 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. Bragin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bragin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Dominguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1# Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Bragin from controlling successfully. Bragin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bragin wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dominguez is looking to clinch. Dominguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dominguez 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. Dominguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2# and Bragin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Boris Bragin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Bragin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dominguez's head. Bragin stalling away here and it's allowed Dominguez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Dominguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bragin wanted to stand there but Dominguez had control of the position. Bragin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Dominguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bragin defends it easily.#T3# Bragin trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom. #SUB# Dominguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bragin defends it easily. Dominguez is pulling down on Bragin's head to control his posture. Bragin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dominguez has wrist control. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bragin trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bragin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dominguez misses with the combination.
#TD2# Bragin scores with a takedown into Dominguez's guard.#ES# Dominguez pushes Bragin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bragin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dominguez defends it nicely. Dominguez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boris Bragin will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Randy Dominguez's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Bragin throws a lazy head kick and Dominguez counters with a series of strikes. Bragin will be more careful next time no doubt. Bragin closes the distance and clinches up with Dominguez, looking for a takedown. Bragin pushes Dominguez against the cage but Dominguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dominguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bragin. Bragin gets slowly back to his feet. Bragin tries for a takedown but Dominguez circles away easily and Dominguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Boris Bragin has been cut. Randy Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Bragin. Dominguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bragin sprawls and moves away. Dominguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bragin circles away.
Bragin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dominguez as he avoids it easily. Dominguez throws a big counter combination but Bragin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bragin shoots for a double leg takedown but Dominguez sprawls well. He's pushed Bragin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bragin slips a jab and a cross from Dominguez.
Bragin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dominguez throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Bragin shoots in for a takedown but Dominguez shows good takedown defense. Dominguez is looking to counter punch. Bragin tries to clinch but Dominguez is having none of it. Dominguez misses with a kick to the body.
Dominguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dominguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bragin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dominguez counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dominguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. And Bragin tries to counter it with a takedown but Dominguez pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bragin shoots in but no luck this time. Bragin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dominguez counters with a three punch combo that has Bragin backing up. Bragin nods at Dominguez to acknowledge the strikes. Randy Dominguez is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Dominguez gets a clinch. #BC# Dominguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Dominguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dominguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dominguez throws a shot to the body.
Dominguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dominguez throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Bragin counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Dominguez pulls guard effortlessly. #ES# Dominguez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3# Bragin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dominguez is fending him off so far but Bragin persists. Nope, Dominguez circles away and we're back to standing. Dominguez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bragin will feel that in the morning. Bragin closes the distance but Dominguez moves to the side and Dominguez counters with a nice uppercut. Randy Dominguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bragin throws a leg kick but Dominguez moved away. Boris Bragin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Dominguez throws a right and a left that Bragin avoids nicely. Dominguez wants to clinch up but Bragin keeps it at a distance. Dominguez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bragin. That one must have hurt.#CL2# Bragin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dominguez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Bragin breaks the clinch.
#T4# Dominguez leaves Bragin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Dominguez enables Bragin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dominguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Dominguez is adopting a defensive guard. Bragin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bragin wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position. Randy Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Bragin from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Randy Dominguez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bragin 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 29:29 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Boris Bragin! An out of breath Boris Bragin 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1# Bragin dodges the punch combination from Barr.
#CL2# Bragin clinches. #TD2# Bragin pulls Barr into guard.
Barr's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bragin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bragin trying to control the position here. #SUB# Barr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Barr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU# Barr gets to his feet - Bragin follows without any prompting. Bragin throws a series of strikes that have Barr backpedaling.
#CUT2# It looks like Winfred Barr has been cut. Barr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1# Bragin wants to clinch.#CL2# Bragin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Barr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barr keeps the fight on the outside. Barr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2# Bragin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bragin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Barr tries to buck Bragin off but Bragin is having none of it.#T2##SU2# Bragin stands up and we're back to a striking position. A punch combination from Barr misses. Bragin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Bragin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barr moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Winfred Barr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Bragin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barr, pushing him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Barr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bragin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2# Barr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bragin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barr to the mat. Barr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Barr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bragin is one step ahead there. Bragin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Barr is trying to keep Bragin in close.
#T3# Bragin wants to stand but Barr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB# Barr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bragin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bragin trying to control but Barr is working from the bottom. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Barr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bragin cracks Barr with a solid left hand. Bragin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Bragin controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Bragin has closed the distance and engaged Barr in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Bragin has picked Barr up - he's going for a ride! Bragin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Still in half guard, Bragin seems content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bragin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Winfred Barr's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bragin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bragin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Bragin gets a clinch. #BC2# Bragin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bragin is looking to clinch but Barr is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bragin. #TD2# Bragin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barr! Barr tries to improve position but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barr prevents Bragin from improving position. #SUB2# Bragin is trying to get an arm triangle but Barr is defending well. #T1# Barr misses with an elbow from the bottom. Barr sneaks back into half guard. Bragin is stalling here. Barr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bragin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Barr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. A lull in the action here. Bragin tries to improve position but can't. #T2# You can see the frustration on Bragin's face as Barr controls the position. Bragin can't do much from the bottom here. Barr grinds an elbow into Bragin's temple. You can see the frustration on Bragin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Barr just content to control the position. A control attempt from Bragin but he's now mounted! Bragin is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barr landing strikes from the mount and Bragin is in trouble! Bragin is breathing heavily. Bragin working to try and regain half guard.
Barr looking to control and managing it successfully. Bragin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Barr lands a big shot there that rocks Bragin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4# Barr controlling the position easily from mount. Barr avoids the attempt from Bragin to control. Bragin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Barr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barr avoids the attempt from Bragin to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winfred Barr dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Winfred Barr's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bragin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bragin fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2# Bragin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barr's half guard. Bragin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barr keeps working. Barr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Bragin stopping the sweep attempt from Barr. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Barr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winfred Barr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Barr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bragin controls the pace.#T1# Bragin wants to control from the top but Barr keeps moving. #SUB# Barr looking for a guillotine here but Bragin defends easily.
Bragin wants to stand but Barr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB# Barr looking for subs off his back but Bragin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bragin stalling. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bragin is keen to just control but Barr is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2# Bragin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barr's guard.#SUB# Barr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barr trying to control the position.
#SUB# Barr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bragin stays in close to Barr's body and controls the position. Barr controls Bragin momentarily but Bragin frees himself. #T4##SU2# Bragin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barr, up you get! #TD2# Bragin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barr sprawls well initially but Bragin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Barr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bragin pulls his head out easily. #SU2# Bragin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Barr to stand up. Good leg kick by Bragin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boris Bragin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Bragin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Barr wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Boris Bragin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bragin 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Bragin! Our winner, Boris Bragin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bragin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Johnson postures up in Bragin's guard and throws a big left but Bragin blocks it. Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Bragin wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Bragin is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU# Johnson gets to his feet - Bragin follows without any prompting. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Bragin closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB# Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1# Johnson thows a huge punch but Bragin dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Johnson is trying for a kimura here. Bragin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1# Bragin fails to land the takedown. Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Tucker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bragin throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Tucker crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boris Bragin! A victorious Boris Bragin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Todd Tucker spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Bragin has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Bragin pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2# Bragin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gamble is looking to clinch but Bragin is avoiding it.
Boris Bragin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Gamble gets tackled into the cage by Bragin. Bragin maintains the clinch. #TD2# Bragin successfully pulls guard.
Gamble really is a fat lump. Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Bragin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bragin 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. Bragin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2# Bragin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gamble is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Bragin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gamble's guard. #REVB##SU2# Bragin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gamble, up you get! #CL2# Bragin closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Bragin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Gamble trying to keep a closed guard but Bragin is proving a slippery customer.
Gamble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bragin stopping the sweep attempt from Gamble.#SU2# Bragin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# Bragin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gamble on his heels. He'll look to pass Gamble's guard now, I'm sure.#T2# Bragin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Bragin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# Bragin is looking to work some ground and pound but Gamble has wrist control. Bragin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bragin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Bragin closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Bragin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bragin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Bragin wants to stand and escape but Gamble is having none of it. #T4# Bragin keeping moving, preventing Gamble from controlling successfully. Bragin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bragin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2# Bragin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gamble frees his head nicely. Oh but Bragin has switched to an armbar! Gamble is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Boris Bragin! After winning the bout, Boris Bragin 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: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Bragin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Armstrong napping and manages to drive through into side control! Bragin wants to control for a moment but Armstrong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Bragin stalling away here and it's allowed Armstrong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Armstrong is adopting a defensive guard. Bragin content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bragin wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.#T1# Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck. Armstrong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Armstrong has a closed guard, preventing Bragin from standing up. Armstrong being controlled here, momentarily. Bragin postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it. Bragin trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Bragin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2# Bragin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bragin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working. Bragin tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling his head. Bragin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working. Armstrong tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bragin easily slips into full mount! #T3# Armstrong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Bragin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Armstrong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Armstrong suckers Bragin into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Armstrong is now in Bragin's guard!
Bragin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4# Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bragin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU# Armstrong stands up from Bragin's guard - Armstrong perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Bragin moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bragin can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
#BC2# Bragin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bragin dominated that round. That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Bragin pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch. Bragin stalling the fight.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2# Bragin jumps into guard, dragging Armstrong to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bragin working a defensive guard but Armstrong manages to pass into side control anyway.
Armstrong slows the pace down. #T1# Bragin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Armstrong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Armstrong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Bragin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Armstrong taking a break here but Bragin is having none of it and regains half guard. Armstrong working over Bragin with some ground and pound. Bragin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Armstrong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Armstrong with the ground and pound but Bragin uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Armstrong landing with the ground and pound. Bragin is looking to stand up but Armstrong isn't so interested in that idea. #SU# Armstrong stands and steps away. Bragin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Bragin lands with an overhand left.#CL2# Bragin clinches with his opponent.
Bragin stalling in the clinch but Armstrong improves position. #TD# Armstrong pulls guard. #T3# Bragin trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bragin throws a big right hand that misses. Armstrong has Bragin pulled in close to control his posture. Bragin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bragin wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving. Bragin throws an elbow that misses. Armstrong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bragin's guard. Nice move by Armstrong!#REVR##T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Armstrong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bragin's head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Armstrong lands a couple of elbows. Armstrong trying to control but Bragin is working from the bottom. Armstrong sitting in guard here, content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Teodoro Armstrong will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Bragin throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Armstrong counters with a takedown into side control. Armstrong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB# Armstrong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Armstrong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Bragin tries to buck Armstrong off but Armstrong is having none of it. 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. Bragin tries to escape but Armstrong is in control. Armstrong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Armstrong wants to control but Bragin is keeping him busy. #T1# A lull in the action here. Bragin is trying to escape and get back to his feet. The referee asks Armstrong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Armstrong prefers to stall for the moment though. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Armstrong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bragin misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD# and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown. Bragin fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Bragin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##BC2# Bragin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown. A head kick from Bragin lands but Armstrong takes it in his stride. #TD2# Bragin drives through with a takedown into Armstrong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Bragin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bragin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Armstrong is pulling down on Bragin's head to control his posture. Bragin trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Armstrong is controlling Bragin's posture. Armstrong keeping full guard, as Bragin tries to pass. Bragin looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Bragin has wrist control. Armstrong looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bragin wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling the position. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Armstrong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bragin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Bragin 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. Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard. Bragin wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment. #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 fight! I would just about give that final round to Boris Bragin. Well Bragin 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Bragin! Boris Bragin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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