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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Raimo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pope tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pope might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pope is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raimo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Raimo wants to get back to his feet.
Raimo not doing much here.
Raimo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raimo tries to stand and escape but Pope is controlling the position.
Raimo is thwarting Pope's attempts to control the position.
Raimo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Raimo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Raimo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Raimo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raimo slows the pace down in half guard.
Pope trying to control from the bottom.
#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.
Raimo tries to stand and escape but Pope is controlling the position.
Pope knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raimo on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pope is doing well to control the position and prevent Raimo from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Raimo shoots in and gets a takedown into Pope's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raimo forces his way into half guard.
Raimo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raimo wants to take a breather but Pope is having none of it. #T3#
Raimo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pope tries to get to full guard but Raimo has control of the leg.
Pope is refusing to be controlled, as Raimo sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pope slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raimo slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raimo thows a huge punch but Pope dodges it nicely.
Pope tries to roll over but Raimo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Raimo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raimo is looking to take a break and control but Pope is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raimo moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Raimo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Pope fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raimo, pushing him back against the cage.
Raimo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pope really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Raimo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raimo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Raimo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pope passes into side control.
Raimo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pope is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Pope is trying to work for a kimura but Raimo is defending well.
#T1#
Raimo is holding on to half guard well.
Raimo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pope is working away from the top position though.
Pope misses with a head shot. Raimo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pope prevents Raimo from getting back to his feet.
Nick Raimo has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
Raimo is adopting a defensive guard.
Pope preventing the sweep.
Raimo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Raimo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Raimo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pope is not content to let Raimo control the position. #T3#
Pope is looking for a sweep.
Raimo working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Raimo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Raimo working the head and body with strikes.
Raimo looks up at the clock and then as Pope takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Raimo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Raimo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pope is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Raimo trying to control the action but Pope is working from the bottom.
Pope is looking to regain half guard here but Raimo keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pope trying to control but Raimo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Raimo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pope gets caught flat footed, as Raimo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Raimo chips away with some ground and pound.
Pope striking off his back but it's not causing Raimo any problems.
Pope can't keep his opponent in guard - Raimo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raimo thows a huge punch but Pope dodges it nicely.
Raimo wants to pass to mount but Pope is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raimo lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raimo not doing much here.
Pope is not content to let Raimo control the position.#T1#
Raimo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pope controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Raimo is keen to just control but Pope is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Raimo is looking for a kimura but Pope is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raimo to get the leverage.
Raimo trying to control the action but Pope is working from the bottom.
Raimo is pressing down on Pope's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pope is holding on for now.
Pope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raimo blocks the strikes from Pope.
Pope wants to improve his position but Raimo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Raimo is working for a kimura but Pope is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raimo in particular looking to stall.
Raimo wants to stand up but Pope is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Raimo enables Pope to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Raimo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Raimo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pope got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raimo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pope has managed to get both his arms back between Raimo's legs - danger averted.
Raimo is pulling down on Pope's head. It's preventing any offense from Pope, at least for the moment.
Raimo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Pope won't allow Raimo to sweep him here.
Pope prevents Raimo from getting back to his feet.
Raimo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pope manages to pass to side control.
Raimo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raimo is pressing down on Pope's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Raimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raimo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Raimo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Pope tries to keep at a distance but Slipper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pope goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slipper prevents it.
Pope tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slipper smiles and moves away.
Slipper scores with a hook to the body. Pope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slipper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Slipper drives through with a takedown into Pope's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Slipper lands a couple of elbows.
Slipper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slipper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slipper cracks Pope with a big elbow.
Slipper working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pope stops Slipper from passing to mount. #T1#
Slipper is putting a hurting on Pope here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slipper is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Slipper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pope struggling a bit here.
Slipper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pope is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slipper off and has taken his back!
Slipper wants to get back to his feet.
Slipper trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #ES2#
Slipper manages to stand up with Pope still on his back. Eventually Pope drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Slipper tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Slipper clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Slipper pulls guard successfully.
Slipper controlling Pope's posture. #ES2#
Slipper scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3##CL#
Pope clinches. #BC#
Pope manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Slipper has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Slipper jumps into guard, dragging Pope to the mat.
Pope stopping the sweep attempt from Slipper.
Slipper working a defensive guard here.
Slipper trying to control the position here.
Pope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Slipper managing to control the position.
Slipper is trying to control the position but Pope postures up.
Slipper is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slipper misses with a few strikes there.
Pope seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Pope tries to keep at a distance but Slipper has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Slipper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Slipper connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Slipper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slipper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pope is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slipper is keeping busy.
Pope tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slipper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slipper misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Slipper pulls guard effortlessly.
Pope throws a strike but Slipper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Slipper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Slipper from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slipper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slipper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1##SUB2#
Slipper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pope is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pope is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Slipper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pope knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slipper controlling from side mount.
Slipper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #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.#SU2#
Slipper has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pope shoots in looking for a takedown. Slipper tries to sprawl out of it but Pope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slipper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Slipper closes the distance and pushes Pope back into the cage.
Pope could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Slipper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Slipper closes the distance and pushes Pope back into the cage.
Slipper is stalling here.
Slipper prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pope is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slipper is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pope to the mat. Pope regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Slipper wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Pope is trying to keep Slipper in close.
Slipper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slipper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now.
Slipper content to stall in guard here.
Slipper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pope's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slipper throwing shots but Pope is blocking nicely.
Slipper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slipper is trying to control. Pope wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slipper is pressing down on Pope's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pope is holding on for now.
Slipper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pope keeps working.
Slipper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pope is looking for a sweep. Slipper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slipper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pope!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Slipper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Slipper throws a nice head kick!
Slipper misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Slipper closes the distance and pushes Pope back into the cage.
Pope is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Slipper jumps into guard, dragging Pope to the mat.
Slipper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pope lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slipper managing to control the position. #T1#
Slipper 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.
Slipper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slipper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slipper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pope's guard. #REVB##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slipper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pope working a defensive guard here.
Slipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slipper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slipper wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Pope keeping full guard, as Slipper tries to pass.
Pope bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slipper's guard. #REVR#
Slipper has Pope pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Slipper is trying to hold Pope in close to prevent damage but Pope has managed to pass into half guard.
Slipper manages to get to full guard.
Slipper wants to sweep here but Pope controlling him for the moment.
Slipper is looking to sweep but instead, Pope has passed into half guard.
#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#
Pope is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES2#
Slipper kicks off Pope and gets to his feet.
Pope is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slipper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Slipper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slipper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pope's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Slipper pulls Pope into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zig Slipper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slipper 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zig Slipper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Liang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pope!
Pope can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Liang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pope has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liang trying to control the action but Pope is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Liang decides to stand back up. Liang steps back and let's Pope get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liang moves away.#TD2#
Liang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pope is trying to defend but Liang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Liang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pope knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Pope manages to get to full guard.
Liang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liang trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
Liang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now.
Pope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liang trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pope doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Liang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liang is looking to advance position but Pope has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pope lands a shot to the body.
Liang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Liang tries to kick Pope off but Pope keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liang trying to control from the bottom.
Liang wants to get back to full guard but Pope has mounted him!
Pope with good strikes from the mount here!
Liang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pope lands a big shot there that rocks Liang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pope really is a fat lump.
Pope breaks from Liang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pope trying to control but Liang is having none of it. #T4#
Liang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Liang can't escape the position.
Pope avoids the attempt from Liang to control.#SUB#
Pope working for a guillotine from mount but Liang is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pope 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.
Liang is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Pope dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Liang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liang wants it to stay on the feet.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liang as he avoids it easily.
Pope misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhao Liang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Liang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Liang throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Pope counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Liang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liang isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Pope tries for a kimura but Liang is defending well. #T1#
Liang tries to buck Pope off but Pope is having none of it.
Liang can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Pope is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pope in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liang is trying to control Pope's posture but Pope avoids it.
Liang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pope's best efforts.
Liang tries to kick Pope off but Pope keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pope lands strikes from half guard.
Liang has a hand on Pope's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pope takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pope avoids the attempt from Liang to control.#T3##SUB#
Pope goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Liang turns into him and now he's in Pope's guard.
Liang trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
Pope 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##SUB2#
Liang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liang is breathing heavily.#T4#
Pope scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pope lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pope working over Liang with some ground and pound. Liang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Liang punching from the bottom.
Liang has his hands clasped together around Pope's back. He's all about the action.
Pope scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liang defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Pope dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pope dives in and grabs Liang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liang pushes down on Pope's head and hops out.
Pope shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liang swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Pope counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Liang lands a takedown into guard.
Titus Pope overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liang trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
Liang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Liang is looking to advance position but Pope has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liang manages to control the position for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Pope looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pope has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liang's face.
#SUB#
Liang tries to control Pope's head but Pope pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Liang is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Titus Pope!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Bobachi looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Pope counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Bobachi successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Bobachi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bobachi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pope gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bobachi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pope stacks Bobachi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pope!
Pope works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobachi manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobachi wants to get back to full guard.
Pope really is a fat lump.
Pope working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pope slips a nice elbow through Bobachi's hands, connecting with Bobachi's forehead.#T1##SUB#
Bobachi is defending against the submission attempts here by Pope.
#SUB#
Pope is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bobachi actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Pope decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bobachi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bobachi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bobachi throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Pope moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pope takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pope moves out of range as Bobachi throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bobachi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Pope closes the distance and pushes Bobachi back into the cage.#BC#
Pope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobachi misses with a body kick.
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Bobachi.
Bobachi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Pope counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Bobachi jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Bobachi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pope escapes and throws Bobachi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pope in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bobachi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Bobachi is looking to regain half guard here but Pope keeps moving and retains side control.
Bobachi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bobachi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bobachi trying to advance position but Pope counters by regaining guard.
Pope might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bobachi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pope is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pope has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Bobachi working for submissions but it's allowed Pope to get to half guard.
Bobachi looks winded!#T4#
Pope looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bobachi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pope works over Bobachi with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Bobachi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Pope has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bobachi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pope is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bobachi pulls down on the head and he's put Pope to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zachariah Bobachi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Cruz looks to land a combination. Pope sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Pope drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Pope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pope working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz is looking to stand back up but Pope counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cruz.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pope looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Pope is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Pope scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz is looking to escape.#SUB#
Pope is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pope.
Pope prevents Cruz from standing back up.
#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.#SUB#
Pope is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Cruz has hold of Pope's hands but Pope slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pope scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pope. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz is trying to escape back to his feet but Pope uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Pope looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pope 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.#T3##SUB#
Pope wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz tries to escape but Pope is in control.
Pope cracks Cruz with a big elbow. #SUB#
Pope is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pope is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Pope working the head and body with strikes.
Pope cracks Cruz with a big right hand but Cruz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Pope patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Pope dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cruz.
Pope walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of strikes that have Pope backpedaling.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Pope moves out of range easily.
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Pope closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Pope blocks an elbow strike from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Pope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Pope steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cruz. That one must have hurt.
Cruz tries to bum rush Pope with a series of wild strikes but Pope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Crunch! Cruz slams his shin into Pope's torso.
Pope avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Pope appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz works over Pope's head and body with a nice combination.
Pope dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz is pawing at Pope, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Pope's nose. Pope is badly hurt! Cruz pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Pope tries desperately to hold on but Cruz is relentless in his assault! As Pope receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Cruz away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Pope takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mani Pakiau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pakiau.
Pakiau pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pope back to the cage. Pakiau follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Titus Pope has been cut.
Pope misses with a takedown
and Pakiau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pope really is a fat lump.
Pakiau misses with a series of wild punches.
Pope takes a swing at Pakiau's ribcage but misses.
Pakiau falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Pope counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Pope turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pope manages to end up in side control.
Pakiau is looking to get back to his feet here but Pope is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pakiau's back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Pope has managed to slip his arm under Pakiau's chin. This could be all over... yep, Pakiau is tapping out! Submission win for Pope.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Titus Pope!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Pope goes for a double leg but Gonjalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonjalez continues to drive forward.
Pope takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gonjalez misses with the combination.
Pope is looking to counter the offense by Gonjalez and move into the clinch.
Gonjalez lands a nice hook to Pope's body. Pope takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonjalez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonjalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Gonjalez looks to move away, Pope throws a big counter combo but Gonjalez just gets out of the way.#TD#
Pope looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonjalez tries to kick Pope off in order to stand up. Pope Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Pope lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gonjalez down.
Gonjalez tries to bench press Pope off him but Pope keeps the position.
Pope could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gonjalez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pope working the ground and pound.
Gonjalez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Gonjalez wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Pope has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Gonjalez taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Titus Pope!
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