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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Giovannelli is looking to score with low kicks.
Giovannelli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Giovannelli lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Giovannelli.
Giovannelli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Antonio Giovannelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giovannelli misses with a head kick.
Giovannelli throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Ayala counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Giovannelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giovannelli looks to land a body kick but Ayala moved away.
Ayala tries to counter by clinching up but Giovannelli breaks away and moves out of range.
Giovannelli swinging wildly here.
Ayala changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Giovannelli misses with a head kick.
Giovannelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giovannelli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ayala avoids the head kick by Giovannelli.
Ayala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Giovannelli.
Ayala shoots for a takedown but Giovannelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Giovannelli stalks Ayala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ayala's face. Ayala staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Ayala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Giovannelli pinned against the cage. Giovannelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Giovannelli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ayala backs up against the cage.
Giovannelli misses with a combination
#TD#
and Ayala counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ayala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ayala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giovannelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giovannelli wants to stand but Ayala is controlling the position.
Ayala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Ayala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ayala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ayala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Giovannelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Ayala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Giovannelli looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ayala throwing shots but Giovannelli is blocking nicely.
Ayala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovannelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ayala.
Giovannelli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ayala.
Ayala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giovannelli defending well though.
Ayala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Ayala throws a strike but Giovannelli avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ayala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ayala is looking to work some ground and pound but Giovannelli has wrist control.
Ayala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ayala controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ayala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ayala dodges the punch combination from Giovannelli.
Ayala moves out of range of the body kick.
Ayala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Giovannelli but Giovannelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Ayala. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A head kick misses from Giovannelli.
Giovannelli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ayala back to the cage. Giovannelli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick by Giovannelli misses #CL#
and Ayala counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Giovannelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ayala throws a sloppy head kick and Giovannelli moves out of range easily.
Giovannelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Ayala moves out of range of the body kick.
Giovannelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Giovannelli tries to get set, Ayala tries to push him back and clinch up but Giovannelli manages to avoid the attempt.
Ayala blocks a head kick by Giovannelli.
#CL#
Ayala has managed to clinch.
Ayala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Giovannelli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giovannelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Giovannelli 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##CL#
Ayala closes the distance and clinches.
Giovannelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Giovannelli is looking to break free of the clinch but Ayala has double underhooks. #BC#
Ayala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Giovannelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giovannelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ayala wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ayala tries to close the distance and clinch but Giovannelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Giovannelli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body kick there by Ayala.
Giovannelli throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Ayala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ayala prevents Giovannelli from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Ayala gets control of Giovannelli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ayala will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Giovannelli looking to sit in guard and control but Ayala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayala lands a couple of digs.
Giovannelli is breathing heavily.
Ayala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ayala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ayala is in close to Giovannelli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ayala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giovannelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ayala trying to control but Giovannelli is working from the bottom.
Ayala throws a strike but Giovannelli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ayala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giovannelli wants to control from the top but Ayala keeps moving.
Ayala thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Ayala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Giovannelli defends well.
Giovannelli trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom. #T2#
Giovannelli looking to pass the guard.
Giovannelli content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ayala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Giovannelli defends it easily.
Giovannelli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ayala looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Giovannelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Giovannelli throws a push kick but Ayala slaps the foot to one side.
Ayala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Giovannelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ayala half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Giovannelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giovannelli looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Ayala counters with a single leg into guard. Giovannelli didn't expect that.
Ayala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Giovannelli's head.
Ayala throws a big right hand that misses.
Ayala throwing strikes but missing.
Ayala lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Ayala stands up over Giovannelli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ayala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ayala throwing strikes from guard but Giovannelli blocks nicely.
Ayala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ayala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayala lands a couple of digs.
Ayala throws a big right hand that misses.
Ayala with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Ayala dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Giovannelli misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Ayala counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Ayala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giovannelli scores with a spinning back kick!
Giovannelli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Giovannelli throws a head kick that misses.
Ayala avoids the head kick by Giovannelli.
Ayala wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Giovannelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ayala darts in looking for a takedown but Giovannelli gets double underhooks and turns Ayala into the cage.
Giovannelli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ayala avoids the head kick by Giovannelli.
Ayala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ayala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Giovannelli misses with a head kick.
Giovannelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Giovannelli wants it to stay on the feet.
Giovannelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giovannelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ayala.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Ayala. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Giovannelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ayala avoids the head kick by Giovannelli.
Giovannelli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ayala shoots in for a takedown but Giovannelli shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Ayala gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ayala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giovannelli backwards.
Giovannelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ayala has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ayala breaks the clinch.
Ayala moves out of range as Giovannelli throws a body kick.
A head kick by Giovannelli misses #TD#
and Ayala counters with a takedown into side control.
Ayala working the ground and pound but Giovannelli is defending the strikes.
Ayala controls the position.#T2#
Giovannelli pushes Ayala away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ayala gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ayala throws an elbow but Giovannelli slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ayala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ayala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Giovannelli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ayala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ayala wants to clinch up but Giovannelli keeps it at a distance.
Giovannelli throws out a leg kick but Ayala moves out of range and Giovannelli only half commits.
Ayala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Giovannelli but Giovannelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ayala shoots in for a takedown but Giovannelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Giovannelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ayala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Giovannelli can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Giovannelli.
A head kick by Giovannelli misses
and Ayala counters with a thumping low kick.
Giovannelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ayala pressing his opponent against the cage.
Giovannelli tries to circle away but Ayala has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Ayala jumps guard and drags Giovannelli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Giovannelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayala looking for a sweep. Not yet Ayala, not yet. #T4#
Ayala 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#
Giovannelli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ayala.
Ayala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ayala content to control rather than advance.
Ayala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ayala thows a huge punch but Giovannelli dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Giovannelli.
I think Giovannelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Giovannelli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Ayala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koistinen.#CL2#
Koistinen gets a clinch. #BC2#
Koistinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ayala moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Ayala clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Ayala pulls Koistinen into guard.
Koistinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ayala 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Koistinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koistinen wants to get up but he can't break Ayala's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ayala 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koistinen misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Koistinen gets a clinch.
Ayala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ayala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koistinen is keeping busy.
Ayala goes for a takedown attempt but Koistinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ayala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Ayala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Koistinen 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.
Ayala is trying to control the position but Koistinen postures up.
Koistinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ayala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koistinen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koistinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Ayala keeping full guard, as Koistinen tries to pass.
Koistinen tries to stand but Ayala is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koistinen misses with a combination
and Ayala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Koistinen throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Koistinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ayala is trying to defend but Koistinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Koistinen is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koistinen uses his free foot to push down on Ayala's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ayala.
Koistinen controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyosti Koistinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Koistinen drives through and clinches with Ayala against the cage.
#TD2#
Koistinen has Ayala pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Koistinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ayala tumbling to the mat - Koistinen dives into Ayala's guard.
Koistinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koistinen stands up over Ayala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koistinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koistinen won't allow Ayala to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Koistinen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Koistinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ayala looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ayala looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ayala! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koistinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koistinen is looking to regain half guard here but Ayala keeps moving and retains side control.
Ayala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Koistinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ayala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Koistinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koistinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Ayala is defending against the submission attempts here by Koistinen.
Koistinen works his way into side control. #T3#
Koistinen scoring with punches from side control.
Koistinen controls the position.
Ayala is looking to reverse the position.
Koistinen landing a few strikes.
The referee asks Koistinen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Koistinen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Koistinen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ayala some visible discomfort.
Koistinen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4##SUB2#
Koistinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ayala has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koistinen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ayala!
Koistinen tries to stand up but Ayala grabs his leg and drags him down! Ayala is now on top, in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koistinen is holding Ayala down, trying to stall.
Koistinen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyosti Koistinen 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koistinen motions for Ayala to come forward. Koistinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ayala is looking to counter the offense by Koistinen and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Koistinen shoots in and bounces Ayala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Koistinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Ayala wants to sweep here but Koistinen controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Koistinen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ayala manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koistinen has Ayala in his guard.#REVR#
Koistinen seems keen to control Ayala's posture.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ayala won't allow Koistinen to sweep him here.
Ayala throwing strikes from guard but Koistinen blocks nicely.
Koistinen has control of Ayala's left arm, preventing Ayala from doing any damage.
Koistinen wants to stand but Ayala is controlling the position.
Kyosti Koistinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koistinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ayala throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Ayala darts in and clinches Koistinen up against the cage.#BC2#
Koistinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Koistinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ayala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koistinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ayala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Koistinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Koistinen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Koistinen wants to pass the guard but Ayala is keeping the position.
Ayala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koistinen is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kyosti Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koistinen.
Harris Ayala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyosti Koistinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Koistinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ayala did well to prevent Koistinen getting side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyosti Koistinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koistinen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyosti Koistinen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ianoa takes the fight into the clinch.
Ayala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ayala misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Ianoa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ayala is trying to keep an underhook but Ianoa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ianoa in particular looking to stall.
Ayala wants to improve his position but Ianoa is controlling well.
Ianoa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ayala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ianoa is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ianoa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Ianoa throwing shots but Ayala is blocking nicely.
Ianoa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU2#
Ianoa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ayala to get to his feet.
Ianoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ianoa. #SU2#
Ianoa decides to stand back up.
Ianoa slaps away a takedown attempt from Ayala, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2##TD2#
Ianoa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ianoa working the ground and pound but Ayala is defending the strikes.
Ayala regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ianoa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Still in half guard, Ianoa seems content to control.#SUB#
Ayala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ayala wants to improve his position but Ianoa is controlling well.
#T3#
Ianoa is trying to control the action in half guard but Ayala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ianoa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ianoa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ayala's thigh. Ayala counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ayala looking for a sweep. Not yet Ayala, not yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ianoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ianoa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ayala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ianoa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jenga Ianoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ianoa closes the distance and pushes Ayala back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenga Ianoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Ianoa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ayala tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ianoa is in Ayala's guard.
Ayala keeping moving, preventing Ianoa from controlling successfully.
Ianoa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ianoa won't allow Ayala to sweep him here.
Ayala 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.
Ianoa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Ayala lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Ianoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ayala defends well.
Jenga Ianoa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ianoa controls Ayala momentarily but Ayala frees himself.
Ayala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ayala connects with a couple of short punches.
Ayala lands a couple of elbows.
Ayala with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ianoa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ayala working some strikes from top position.
Ayala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ayala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ayala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ayala 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.
Ayala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ayala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ayala with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ianoa closes the distance and pushes Ayala back into the cage.#T3##TD2#
Ianoa jumps guard.
Ayala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ianoa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ayala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ayala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ayala is working Ianoa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Ianoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ayala defends well.
Ianoa is breathing heavily.
Ianoa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ayala preventing the sweep. #T4#
Ayala postures up in Ianoa's guard and throws a big left but Ianoa blocks it.
Ayala stands up over Ianoa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ayala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ianoa's head.
Ianoa wants to stand and escape but Ayala is having none of it.
Ayala lands a couple of elbows.
Ayala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ayala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ianoa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ayala quickly recovers to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ayala works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ianoa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ayala's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harris Ayala will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ianoa tries to clinch there but Ayala circles away.
#CL#
Ayala moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Ianoa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ianoa clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ayala.
Ianoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Ayala breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Ayala closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ianoa did well to prevent Ayala getting side control.
Ayala content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ianoa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ianoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Ayala lands with a punch from half guard.
Ianoa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ayala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ianoa has hold of Ayala's hands but Ayala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ayala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ianoa gets full guard.
Ayala throwing strikes from guard but Ianoa blocks nicely.
Ayala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ianoa controlling Ayala's posture.
Ayala lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Ayala works over Ianoa with some ground and pound from guard.
Ayala connects with a couple of short punches.
Ianoa trying to control the position.
Ayala throwing strikes but missing.
Ayala postures up in Ianoa's guard and throws a big left but Ianoa blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ianoa is controlling Ayala's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ianoa gets tackled into the cage by Ayala. Ayala maintains the clinch. #T3#
Ayala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ianoa to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Ianoa manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Ianoa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ianoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ayala trying to control from the bottom.
Ayala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ianoa.
Ianoa wants to free his trapped foot but Ayala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ayala manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Ayala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ianoa's guard. #REVR#
Ayala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ayala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ayala lands a couple of elbows.
Ayala stopping the sweep attempt from Ianoa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ayala showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ayala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ianoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ayala has managed to get both his arms back between Ianoa's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris Ayala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ayala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mexes moves into the clinch successfully.
Mexes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ayala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mexes smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mexes. Ayala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ayala tries a head kick but it misses.
Mexes throws out a counter right but Ayala avoids it with no problem.
Ayala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mexes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ayala. #TD2#
Mexes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ayala was covering up waiting for the punch and Mexes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mexes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mexes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ayala dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ayala postures up in Mexes's guard and throws a big left but Mexes blocks it.
Ayala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mexes looking for a guillotine here but Ayala defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Mexes working for a triangle but Ayala defends it easily.
Ayala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mexes looking for a guillotine here but Ayala defends easily.
Mexes trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#SUB2#
Mexes looking for a guillotine here but Ayala defends easily.
Mexes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mexes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mexes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ayala defends well.
Mexes pulls Ayala in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ayala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mexes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mexes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mexes is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mexes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mexes lands in his opponent's guard.
Mexes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Mexes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Mexes gets a clinch.
Mexes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mexes looking to throw knees to the head but Ayala is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Mexes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ayala is trying to keep an underhook but Mexes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mexes lands with a punch from half guard.
Ayala tries to get to full guard but Mexes has control of the leg.
Ayala is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayala wants to get back to full guard but Mexes has mounted him!
Mexes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Mexes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Mexes has control of Ayala's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ayala regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Mexes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mexes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ayala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Mexes controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Mexes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ayala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ayala shrugs it off.
Mexes working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#
Ayala is rocked!#SUB2#
Mexes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ayala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ayala shrugs it off.
Oh Ayala is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Mexes working for a guillotine from mount but Ayala is in no mood to give up.
Ayala seems to have got his legs back now.
Mexes content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Mexes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3##SUB2#
Mexes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ayala is surviving well by controlling Mexes's body position as best he can.
Mexes controlling from mount.
Mexes with the ground and pound from mount.
Ayala regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mexes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
Mexes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ayala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mexes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mexes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ayala has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mexes is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Mexes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mexes misses with a wild combination.
Ayala fails with a takedown attempt.
Ayala looks for a takedown but Mexes sprawls well.#TD2#
Ayala gets caught napping as Mexes dives in and scores a takedown. Ayala manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mexes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ayala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mexes has passed into side control.
#T1#
Ayala is letting Mexes control him for a moment. #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.#SUB2#
Mexes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Mexes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ayala, who protects the arm well.
Mexes landing strikes. #T3#
Ayala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mexes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ayala throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mexes to regain full guard.
Ayala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mexes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ayala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mexes pulls Ayala in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Ayala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mexes seems keen to control Ayala's posture.
Mexes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ayala is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Mexes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ayala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Mexes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mexes 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Mexes!
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