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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rykov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Rykov swings around for an armbar but Holder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rykov's guard.
Rykov trying to control the position.
Holder is stalling in the full guard.
Rykov working a defensive guard here.
Holder is working Rykov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holder lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holder'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.#T1#
Holder preventing the sweep.
Holder scoring with some ground and pound.
Holder lands a couple of elbows.
Holder postures up.
#SUB2#
Rykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holder stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rykov for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holder continues to stall.
Rykov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Holder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
More hug and hope from Holder.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rykov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rykov looks winded!
A head kick misses from Rykov.
Holder attempts a counter takedown but Rykov avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Holder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Holder takes a little break here. Rykov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Holder landing a few strikes.
Holder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rykov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Holder is working Rykov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holder working the ground and pound.
Holder cracks Rykov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rykov tries to bench press Holder off him but Holder keeps the position.
Rykov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Holder controlling the position from side mount.
Holder working the head with strikes.
Rykov is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Holder controls the position from side control.
Rykov tries to bench press Holder off him but Holder keeps the position.
Holder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rykov to see if he's OK.
Holder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rykov is letting Holder control him for a moment.
Holder wants to control but Rykov is keeping him busy.
Holder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holder cracks Rykov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Holder is putting a hurting on Rykov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Holder lands a nice forearm strike.
Holder scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Holder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rykov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Holder. Rykov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holder cracks a nice hook into Rykov's ribs.
Holder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rykov sprawls well. Rykov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holder gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Rykov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Holder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rykov is breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rykov lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Holder has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rykov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Holder decides to pull guard.
Holder 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.
Holder pulls Rykov in close to prevent any damage.
Holder keeping moving, preventing Rykov from controlling successfully.
Francisco Holder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holder keeping full guard, as Rykov tries to pass. #T2#
Rykov is fighting to break Holder's control of his arms but Holder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rykov is controlling him.
Rykov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Holder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holder wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Holder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Holder is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rykov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Holder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rykov can do to turn this around?#TD#
Holder pulls guard. #ES#
Holder pushes Rykov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Rykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holder wants to get back to his feet but Rykov drags him back down.
Rykov trying to control the position but Holder is working away.
Holder holds on to Rykov's head and controls the position momentarily. #T4#
Rykov tries to stand but Holder controls the position and pulls Rykov into his guard. #SUB#
Holder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rykov defends well.
Holder pulls Rykov in to control the position.
Rykov won't allow Holder to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Holder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Rykov tries to keep at a distance but Holder has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Holder jumps guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Holder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Rykov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aleksey Rykov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Holder gets caught napping as Rykov dives in and scores a takedown. Holder manages to retain guard.#SU2#
Holder is working an open guard so Rykov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rykov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rykov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holder enables Rykov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Holder kicks Rykov off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Holder closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC#
Holder breaks the clinch.
Holder misses with a takedown attempt - Rykov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rykov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rykov throws a nice looking combination but Holder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Rykov looking to score a takedown here. Holder is defending well but Rykov drives through and ends up in Holder's guard.
Holder 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.
Rykov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Rykov wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving.
Holder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rykov's guard. #REVR#
Holder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Holder slips an elbow through the middle.
Holder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holder lands a couple of elbows.
Rykov trying to control the position here.
Holder is in close to Rykov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Holder postures up and lands a big shot to Rykov's brow.
Holder won't allow Rykov to get back to his feet.
Holder stays in close to Rykov's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Holder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rykov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Holder breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Rykov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holder was covering up waiting for the punch and Rykov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holder is looking to stand up but Rykov isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Holder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holder, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Holder!
The defeated Aleksey Rykov had this to say: 'Go on dick Bitch!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roth could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roth gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rykov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rykov controlling the pace.
Rykov trying to control from half guard but Roth is working away.
Roth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nice strikes from Rykov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth has his hands clasped together around Rykov's back. He's all about the action.
Rykov stops Roth from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Rykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roth keeps working.
Roth is trying to stand up here but Rykov is controlling him well.
Rykov wants to stand but Roth has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rykov trying to control the pace.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roth is looking to stand up but Rykov isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Rykov stands and steps away. Roth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Rykov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Roth gets control of Rykov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rykov won't allow Roth to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Roth manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Roth working aggressively here.
Roth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rykov is defending well.#TD#
Roth jumps into guard, dragging Rykov to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Rykov from controlling successfully.
Roth pulls Rykov in to control the position. #T3#
Rykov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roth's guard.
Rykov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rykov wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rykov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roth dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Roth postures up.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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.#SUB2#
Rykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rykov looks winded!
Roth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rykov is trying to control the position but Roth postures up.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth distracts Rykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth works over Rykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rykov wants to stand up but Roth is controlling him.
Roth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Roth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Roth gets caught napping as Rykov dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.
Rykov throwing strikes but missing.
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roth is adopting a defensive guard.
Rykov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roth is proving hard to escape from. #ES#
Roth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rykov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth has Rykov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rykov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Rykov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD2#
Roth gets caught napping as Rykov dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.
Rykov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rykov wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.
Roth can't keep his opponent in guard - Rykov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rykov is breathing heavily.
Rykov wants to stand up but Roth is controlling the position.
Roth is controlling Rykov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rykov can do to turn this around?
Rykov prevents Roth from standing back up.
#T2#
Roth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roth 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.
Roth is looking to stand up but Rykov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD2#
Rykov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Rykov looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Rykov looking to break Roth's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Roth remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Despite being in a bad position, Roth is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Rykov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Roth 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.
Rykov missing with punches from the back. #T4#
Roth turns into Rykov and is now in his guard.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rykov's head.#SUB2#
Rykov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roth is aware though and is defending well.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rykov's head.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth lands a couple of digs.
Rykov working a defensive guard but Roth passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rykov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Roth jumps into side control!
Roth working away.
Roth looks up at the clock and then as Rykov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Roth dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Roth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roth is trying to pull guard but Rykov has him pressed against the cage.
Rykov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow. #TD2#
Rykov jumps guard and drags Roth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Rykov.
Roth landing some decent shots from guard.
Rykov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth working some strikes from top position.
Rykov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roth landing with the ground and pound.
Roth working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Roth is in close to Rykov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rykov's head.
Roth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roth stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Rykov's brow.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Rykov is rocked!
Roth distracts Rykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rykov is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth cracks Rykov with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.
Rykov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Roth works over Rykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth lands a couple of elbows.
Roth cracks Rykov with a solid left hand.
Roth stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rykov 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.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Roth works over Rykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth cracks Rykov with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Rykov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rykov's head.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chad Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roth scoring with some ground and pound.
Aleksey Rykov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roth landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roth, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Roth!
In defeat, Aleksey Rykov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Go on dick Bitch!!!'.
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