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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cutesic Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cutesic Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batern missing with knees to the body.
Batern tries to pull guard but Cutesic Junior forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batern with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Batern pulls Cutesic Junior into guard.
Batern trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Batern pulls Cutesic Junior in to control the position.
Batern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Batern is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batern is pushing down on Cutesic Junior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cutesic Junior is fighting to maintain full guard but Batern has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Batern is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cutesic Junior has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cutesic Junior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cutesic Junior is staying active underneath Batern, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2#
Batern stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cutesic Junior to get to his feet.
Batern tries for a takedown but Cutesic Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batern shoots in but no luck this time.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Havard Batern.
Nice takedown defense from Batern. No joy for Cutesic Junior on that attempt.
Cutesic Junior is breathing heavily.
Batern throws a body kick that misses.
Cutesic Junior stuffs the takedown.
Cutesic Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Batern. Batern gets slowly back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Batern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cutesic Junior circles away.
Batern looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Cutesic Junior moves into range and clinches up with Batern.
Batern gets underhooks to prevent Cutesic Junior's takedown attempt.
Batern tries to score a body lock takedown but Cutesic Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Batern wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cutesic Junior jumps guard but Batern turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cutesic Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cutesic Junior stalls. #T3#
Batern has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Cutesic Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batern throws a head kick but Cutesic Junior moves out of range.
Batern shoots in but no luck this time.
Batern fails with a takedown attempt.
Cutesic Junior looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Batern as Cutesic Junior shoots in.
Cutesic Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cutesic Junior wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Cutesic Junior has closed the distance and engaged Batern in a clinch.
#T4##BC#
Cutesic Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cutesic Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batern pinned against the cage. Batern gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Cutesic Junior has managed to clinch.
Cutesic Junior has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Batern after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Batern manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batern controls Cutesic Junior momentarily but Cutesic Junior frees himself.
Batern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cutesic Junior manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Havard Batern will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Batern closes the distance and clinches.
Batern is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cutesic Junior to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Batern manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batern or perhaps it was just good defense by Cutesic Junior, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Batern. No joy for Cutesic Junior on that attempt.
Batern shoots in for a double leg but Cutesic Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Havard Batern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cutesic Junior clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cutesic Junior is pushing Batern up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Cutesic Junior gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Batern kicks Cutesic Junior off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Batern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cutesic Junior wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Batern lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Batern as Cutesic Junior shoots in.
Cutesic Junior blocks a head kick by Batern.
Batern shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cutesic Junior as he avoids it easily.
Denis Cutesic Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batern fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Batern shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Cutesic Junior clinches up against the cage.
Cutesic Junior's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Batern blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batern tries a body shot but Cutesic Junior blocks it.
#TD2#
Batern pulls guard effortlessly.
Cutesic Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cutesic Junior throws a strike but Batern rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batern pushing down on Cutesic Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cutesic Junior is looking to escape.
Batern is looking to take a break and control but Cutesic Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batern works his way into full mount! #T3#
Batern trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cutesic Junior tries to hold on but Batern pushes him away.
Batern looking to control and managing it successfully.
Havard Batern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batern trying to control but Cutesic Junior is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batern takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Batern trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batern is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Batern unloads with some shots from mount but Cutesic Junior bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Havard Batern 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cutesic Junior avoids the head kick by Batern.
Batern swings for the body but Cutesic Junior moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batern or perhaps it was just good defense by Cutesic Junior, which made it look bad.
Cutesic Junior tries to counter with a takedown but Batern is quick to defend against it.
Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batern tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cutesic Junior swivels and escapes.
Batern throws a leg kick but Cutesic Junior moved away.
Cutesic Junior tries to counter by clinching up but Batern breaks away and moves out of range.
Batern throws a leg kick that misses.
Batern shoots in for a takedown but Cutesic Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Havard Batern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutesic Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batern.
Cutesic Junior goes for a double leg but Batern avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batern continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batern tries to close the distance and clinch but Cutesic Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Cutesic Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batern defends it nicely.#TD#
Cutesic Junior gets a double leg takedown into Batern's guard.#ES2#
Batern manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Batern drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cutesic Junior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cutesic Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batern is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cutesic Junior with a body shot.
Batern misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batern tries for a takedown but Cutesic Junior circles away easily#CL#
and Cutesic Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##BC#
Cutesic Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cutesic Junior as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Cutesic Junior clinches up with Batern and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batern is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Cutesic Junior has picked Batern up - he's going for a ride! Cutesic Junior dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Batern manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Batern is looking for a triangle but Cutesic Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Cutesic Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Batern working a defensive guard here.
Batern is pulling down on Cutesic Junior's head. It's preventing any offense from Cutesic Junior, at least for the moment.#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.
Batern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cutesic Junior is wriggling around but Batern manages to pass to half guard.
Batern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batern uses his free foot to push down on Cutesic Junior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cutesic Junior.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutesic Junior blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Havard Batern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Batern winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Havard Batern!
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Event:
27
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Batern looks to score with a jab to the body but Foilayoung is just out of range.
Foilayoung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Foilayoung closes the distance and clinches.
Foilayoung really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batern is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foilayoung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Batern drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foilayoung gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Batern leaning against his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Foilayoung has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batern being controlled against the cage.
Batern is trying to break free.#T1##TD#
Foilayoung jumps guard.
#SU2#
Batern gets to his feet. Foilayoung looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Batern misses with a body kick.
Foilayoung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batern defends it nicely.
Batern dives in and grabs Foilayoung's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foilayoung pushes down on Batern's head and hops out.
Edward Foilayoung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Havard Batern.
Foilayoung closes the distance but Batern moves to the side
and Batern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Batern clinches up with Foilayoung and pushes him back against the cage.
Foilayoung leaning against his opponent.
Batern is trying to pull guard but Foilayoung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Batern is trying to force a seperation but Foilayoung has the dominant position.#T2#
Batern jumps guard but Foilayoung stands there with Batern around his waist. Batern gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batern taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Batern goes for a takedown attempt but Foilayoung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Batern throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Foilayoung moves into the clinch successfully.
Batern tries to pull guard but Foilayoung holds him up against the cage and eventually Batern drops back down to his feet.
#T3##TD#
Foilayoung pulls Batern into guard.
Foilayoung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foilayoung pulls Batern in close to his closed guard and prevents Batern from doing any damage or advancing position.
Foilayoung keeping moving, preventing Batern from controlling successfully.
Foilayoung wants to control the position but Batern says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
It looks like Batern is going to stand back up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Batern wants to take a breather but Foilayoung is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Batern seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batern is just content to waste time from the top position. Foilayoung takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Foilayoung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Foilayoung working for a triangle but Batern defends it easily.
#SU2#
Foilayoung is working an open guard so Batern takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Foilayoung will probably get the nod.
That's time! Foilayoung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Batern throws a push kick but Foilayoung slaps the foot to one side.
Foilayoung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batern defends it nicely.
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown but Batern shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Foilayoung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foilayoung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Foilayoung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batern wants to break free but Foilayoung has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foilayoung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Batern is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Batern tries to circle away but Foilayoung has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Batern stalls.
Batern is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Batern has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foilayoung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Batern drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batern can't get the takedown.
Foilayoung has Batern pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Batern manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Foilayoung crunches a lovely knee into Batern's ribcage.
Batern is trying to break free.#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.
Foilayoung tries to pull guard but Batern won't allow it.
Batern tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foilayoung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foilayoung is working for takedown but Batern is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foilayoung is trying to pull guard but Batern has him pressed against the cage.
Batern is trying to break the clinch but Foilayoung has him pressed against the cage.
Foilayoung stops a takedown attempt from Batern.
Foilayoung avoiding damage.
Batern wants to take the fight to the mat but Foilayoung manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Batern is trying to pull guard but Foilayoung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3##TD#
Foilayoung drags the fight down to the ground.
Foilayoung wants to stand but Batern is controlling the position.
Batern showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Batern trying to control the position from guard on top but Foilayoung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batern looking to sit in guard and control but Foilayoung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Batern seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Batern working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foilayoung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foilayoung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foilayoung wants to stand but Batern has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Batern looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Foilayoung passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Foilayoung dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Batern stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batern wants it to stay on the feet.
Batern now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foilayoung shoots in for a double leg but Batern sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batern is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Foilayoung with a body shot.
Batern just misses with a punch to the body.
Foilayoung fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Foilayoung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batern darts in looking for a takedown but Foilayoung gets double underhooks and turns Batern into the cage.
Batern fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Foilayoung instigates a clinch.
Foilayoung tries a knee to the head but Batern blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foilayoung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batern is defending well.
Batern stops a takedown attempt from Foilayoung.
Batern has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foilayoung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Batern prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Batern is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Batern decides to pull guard.
Batern is trying to keep Foilayoung in close.
Foilayoung stopping the sweep attempt from Batern.
Batern wants to stand up but Foilayoung is controlling him.
Batern looking for a sweep. Not yet Batern, not yet.
Batern wants to get back to his feet but Foilayoung is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
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.
Batern has Foilayoung pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Batern keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Batern. Those never looked like landing.
Batern shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foilayoung counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Foilayoung clinches up with Batern and pushes him back against the cage.
Foilayoung lands a good knee to the midsection. Batern won't want to take too many of those.
Foilayoung lands an elbow just above Batern 's eye.
Foilayoung crunches a lovely knee into Batern's ribcage.#T3#
Batern wants to get back to striking at distance but Foilayoung won't allow it.
Batern wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Batern looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Foilayoung can't find room to land a body shot as Batern controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Foilayoung displaying some good clinch control by pressing Batern up against the cage.#TD2#
Batern manages to pull guard.
#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.
Foilayoung content to stall in guard here.
Batern wants to sweep here but Foilayoung controlling him for the moment.
Batern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foilayoung.
Foilayoung wants to stand but Batern has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Foilayoung stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Havard Batern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Foilayoung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foilayoung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batern defends it nicely.
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 Edward Foilayoung.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foilayoung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!
Edward Foilayoung wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
26
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Vrinceanu avoids the head kick by Batern.
Batern dives in and grabs Vrinceanu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu pushes down on Batern's head and hops out.#CL#
Batern closes the distance and pushes Vrinceanu back into the cage.
Batern leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Batern drags the fight down to the ground.
Vrinceanu preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batern controls Vrinceanu momentarily but Vrinceanu frees himself.
Vrinceanu prevents Batern from getting back to his feet.
Batern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Vrinceanu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batern prevents Vrinceanu from improving his position.
Batern tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vrinceanu. #SUB#
Batern is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vrinceanu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Batern. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batern scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Batern not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vrinceanu trying to hold on to Batern's head to control him but Batern postures up.
Batern controlling the action here.
Vrinceanu wants to control but Batern is keeping busy.
#T3#
Batern tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vrinceanu controls his leg.
Vrinceanu tries to get to full guard but Batern has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Batern seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Batern closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batern is trying to break the clinch but Vrinceanu is controlling him.
Vrinceanu prevents Batern from breaking the clinch.
Batern is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vrinceanu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Batern is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vrinceanu tries to pull guard but Batern won't allow it.
Vrinceanu is looking for a takedown.
Havard Batern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Vrinceanu.
Batern wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vrinceanu stops a takedown attempt from Batern.
Vrinceanu is looking for a takedown.
Batern drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrinceanu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batern is trying to force a seperation but Vrinceanu has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Havard Batern dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Batern shoots in for a double leg but Vrinceanu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vrinceanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Batern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vrinceanu scores with a leg kick.
Batern misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batern with a poor takedown
and Vrinceanu counters with a left and a right that stings Batern.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Havard Batern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batern is defended easily by Vrinceanu.#T1#
Batern shoots in for a double leg but Vrinceanu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Batern moves into range and clinches up with Vrinceanu.
Batern wants to break free but Vrinceanu has control.
Vrinceanu is looking for a takedown.
Vrinceanu can't get the takedown.
Vrinceanu can't get the takedown.
Vrinceanu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batern stops a takedown attempt from Vrinceanu.
#T2#
Batern is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vrinceanu pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Batern pulls guard. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu has gone for a leg lock! Batern slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vrinceanu's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Vrinceanu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Vrinceanu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batern controlling from the top position. #T3#
Batern trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrinceanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batern gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vrinceanu is trying to control the position but Batern postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrinceanu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batern not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vrinceanu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Batern stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Batern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrinceanu can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batern slaps away a takedown attempt from Vrinceanu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Batern has Vrinceanu up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Havard Batern dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Batern takes the fight into the clinch.
Batern lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrinceanu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Batern drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batern jumps guard but Vrinceanu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batern working hard to break the clinch.
Batern tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Havard Batern. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Batern pulls guard successfully.
Havard Batern overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu 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. #SUB#
Batern is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vrinceanu is aware though and is defending well.
Vrinceanu is fighting to break Batern's control of his arms but Batern is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vrinceanu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batern wants to sweep but no luck.
Batern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu 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. #T2##SUB2#
Vrinceanu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Batern is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Batern has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vrinceanu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batern throwing strikes but missing.
Batern trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrinceanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Batern wants to pass the guard but Vrinceanu is keeping the position.
Batern has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vrinceanu 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.
Batern wants to stand but Vrinceanu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Batern is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Vrinceanu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Batern was covering up waiting for the punch and Vrinceanu finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Batern is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Batern misses with a punch to the body.
Batern drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrinceanu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batern pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Havard Batern showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batern, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Havard Batern!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Havard Batern!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Havard Batern!
Havard Batern wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Batern clinches.
Batern can't get the takedown.
Batern is looking to break free of the clinch but Carlsen has double underhooks.
Carlsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carlsen throws a head punch that misses.
Carlsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carlsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batern is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carlsen to keep the fight standing.
Carlsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Batern controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Carlsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batern takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Batern closes the distance and pushes Carlsen back into the cage.
Batern blocking some punches.
Carlsen gets underhooks to prevent Batern's takedown attempt.
Steve Carlsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Havard Batern.
Stalling in the clinch from Carlsen.
#T1#
Carlsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batern is trying to drag Carlsen to the mat but Carlsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Batern is trying to break the clinch but Carlsen has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Carlsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve Carlsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Carlsen lands but Batern takes it in his stride.
Batern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carlsen circles away.
Batern gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carlsen.
Carlsen misses with a head kick.
Carlsen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlsen.#T2#
Batern tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carlsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#
Batern is rocked!
Batern tries for a takedown but Carlsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carlsen thuds a left hand into Batern's body.
Batern throws a wild body kick that Carlsen sees coming a mile off.
Carlsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carlsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batern takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Carlsen.
Carlsen lands with a hook. Batern tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batern is still on wobbly legs! Can Carlsen finish him?
Carlsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batern is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carlsen blocks a low kick nicely.
Batern seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Batern drops his hands momentarily and Carlsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Batern gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlsen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Carlsen.
Carlsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batern momentarily.
Carlsen throws a head kick that misses.
Batern misses with a takedown attempt - Carlsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Batern darts in and clinches Carlsen up against the cage.#T4#
Carlsen is trying to push Batern away but Batern has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batern can't break the clinch.
Carlsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Batern has Carlsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carlsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Batern looks winded!
Carlsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carlsen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Carlsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Batern. Batern gets slowly back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carlsen, right into the meat.
Batern looks for a takedown but Carlsen sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Carlsen dominated that round.
That's time! Carlsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Batern takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Havard Batern is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batern has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carlsen.
Batern shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carlsen defends it nicely.
Batern looks to clinch
and Batern takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carlsen scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Carlsen gets tackled into the cage by Batern. Batern maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batern tries to break the clinch but Carlsen is controlling the position. #BC#
Carlsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batern doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carlsen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Carlsen connects with a high kick.
Carlsen lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Batern has managed to clinch.
Carlsen throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Carlsen breaks the clinch.
Carlsen connects with a crisp jab.
Carlsen throws a sloppy head kick and Batern moves out of range easily.
Carlsen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Batern is looking to clinch but Carlsen is avoiding it.
Carlsen throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Batern closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carlsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batern's elbow.
Carlsen wants to break free but Batern has control.
#T2#
Carlsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batern has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlsen.
Batern tries to circle away but Carlsen has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Carlsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlsen.
Carlsen is trying to break the clinch but Batern has him pressed against the cage.
Carlsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batern tries to pull guard but Carlsen won't allow it.
Steve Carlsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Havard Batern.
Batern jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carlsen walks away with a smile on his face. Batern gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Batern closes the distance and clinches.
Carlsen lands a body punch.
Batern blocks a body shot from Carlsen.
Carlsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Batern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Batern misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carlsen.
Batern displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carlsen up against the cage.
Batern is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carlsen is defending well for now.#BC#
Carlsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carlsen connects with a body shot.
Batern doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlsen circles away.
Batern misses with a low kick.
Batern slips a jab and a cross from Carlsen.
Carlsen scores with a body shot.
Carlsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batern can do to turn this around?#T4#
Nice body punch from Carlsen.
Carlsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Batern, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Batern is breathing heavily.
No luck for Batern with that takedown attempt.
Carlsen misses with a head kick.
Batern feints the counter takedown.
Batern dives in and grabs Carlsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carlsen pushes down on Batern's head and hops out.
Carlsen lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Batern doesn't seem bothered though.
Batern is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carlsen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Batern.
Carlsen scores with a shot to the body.
Carlsen scores with a head kick. Batern tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carlsen connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Carlsen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick from Carlsen lands but Batern takes it in his stride.
Batern shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlsen connects with a body shot that sends Batern's belly button to the back.
Carlsen throws a nice head kick!
Carlsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Batern tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carlsen defends well and Batern ends up having to push Carlsen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Batern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carlsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlsen lands with a slapping head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlsen as he connects with a hook.
Batern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Carlsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve Carlsen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Carlsen lands a brutal head kick. Batern looks out on his feet and Carlsen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Steve Carlsen!
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