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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1# Bart fails to land the takedown. Michael could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Bart fails with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Michael as Bart shoots in. Toby Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bart. Bart fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Michael wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bart throws a right and a left that Michael avoids nicely. Michael is looking to counter punch. Bart lands with a kick to the temple. Michael shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2# Bart closes the distance and pushes Michael back into the cage.#T1# Bart has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Michael is keeping busy. Michael tries to land knees in the clinch but Bart avoids the damage to the body. Bart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Michael tries to land knees in the clinch but Bart avoids the damage to the body. #TD# Michael manages to pull guard.
Bart wants to control from the top but Michael keeps moving. Bart wanted to stand there but Michael had control of the position. #SUB# Michael throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Michael has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2# Michael'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. Michael 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# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bart can do anything to dispel that myth. Michael works his way into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bart looks winded! Michael is looking to take a break and control but Bart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Michael tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Michael has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Michael wants to control but Bart is keeping him busy. #T3# You can see the frustration on Bart's face as Michael controls the position. Michael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bart keeps working. #SU# Michael decides to take the fight back to the feet. Bart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Michael as he avoids it easily. Michael stuffs the takedown.#CL# Michael forces Bart back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Michael scores with a takedown into Bart's guard.#T4# Bart tries to land a sweep but no joy. Michael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Further stalling from Michael. Michael stands and throws Bart's legs to the side, diving into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Michael slows the pace down. Michael is putting a hurting on Bart here, landing some big shots from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Michael dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Michael changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bart tries to avoid it but Michael manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bart to the ground. Bart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michael sprawls well. Michael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bart gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2# Bart closes the distance and pushes Michael back into the cage. Michael is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bart can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Michael avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bart tries for a takedown but Michael manages to get underhooks.
Toby Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bart. Bart is breathing heavily.#TD# Michael manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1# Michael not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michael has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB# Michael throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Michael looking for a guillotine here but Bart defends easily.
Bart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michael is keeping the position for now. #T2# Michael controls Bart momentarily but Bart frees himself. Michael lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Bart looking to control.
Michael is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Bart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michael gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Bart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Michael controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Michael might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Michael trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Bart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Michael 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. Bart keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully. #SU# Bart is working an open guard so Michael takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD# Michael scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4# Michael content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Bart trying to hold on to Michael's head to control him but Michael postures up.
Bart is looking for a sweep. Michael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Michael perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Bart is not content to let Michael control the position. Michael stalling. 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.
Toby Michael dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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# Michael shoots in and drives through. Bart sprawls well. Bart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Michael's head. Bart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2# Bart moves into the clinch.#BC# Michael breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bart closes the distance and clinches up with Michael, looking for a takedown. Bart pushes Michael against the cage but Michael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A quick step to the side and Michael tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael but Michael pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michael as he jumps to the side. As Bart tries to get set, Michael tries to push him back and clinch up but Bart manages to avoid the attempt. Toby Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bart.#T1# Michael dives in for a single leg takedown but Bart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bart fails with the takedown#CL# and Michael holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Michael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Michael throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bart is trying to push Michael away but Michael has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Michael lands a body shot. #TD# Michael pulls Bart into guard.
Michael controlling Bart's posture. Michael has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2# Michael is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Michael is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Michael pushes a forearm under Bart's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bart is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Michael!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Von Manstein throws the kick towards the body but Michael avoids it. Von Manstein throws a lazy head kick and Michael counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Von Manstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2# Von Manstein gets in close and instigates a clinch. Von Manstein lands a body punch in the clinch. Von Manstein tries a knee to the head but Michael blocks it.
#BC2# Von Manstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Von Manstein misses with a head kick.
Von Manstein with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2# Von Manstein lands a big head kick that sends Michael tumbling to the mat! Von Manstein takes a step backwards and waves Michael back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Toby Michael has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Von Manstein throws a powerful right kick. Michael tried to block low but the kick was high! Michael was taken right off of his feet! Von Manstein jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fritz Erich Von Manstein!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1# Mofo throws a head kick that misses. Michael wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mofo.
Michael could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Mofo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2# Mofo clinches. #BC# Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mofo feints and then cracks Michael's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Michael down. #CL2# Mofo clinches with his opponent.
Michael lands an elbow just above Mofo 's eye. #CUT# It looks like Bad Mofo has been cut. Mofo has Michael pushed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Mofo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Mofo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Michael gets control of Mofo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Michael will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Michael has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Mofo tries to stand but Michael is controlling from the bottom. #T1# Michael bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mofo's guard. #REVR# Michael sitting in guard, not really doing much. Michael might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Michael'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.#SU# Michael decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mofo, up you get! #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mofo is looking to land body kicks. Bad Mofo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mofo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Mofo has closed the distance and engaged Michael in a clinch.
#TD# Michael has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mofo uses from the top position. #SU2# Mofo gets to his feet. Michael looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Michael fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mofo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Bad Mofo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mofo throws a series of punches but Michael moves out of range. Mofo lands with a right hand. #T3# Mofo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Michael shoots in looking for a takedown but Mofo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michael's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2# Mofo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mofo is looking to control Michael's arms but Michael gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mofo has his back to the cage. #BC# Michael breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Mofo has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Mofo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Mofo. Those never looked like landing. #CL2# Mofo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Michael gets control of Mofo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Michael will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Michael is controlling Mofo's posture. Michael trying to keep a closed guard but Mofo is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SU2# Mofo stands up and waves to Michael to follow him. #CL2# Mofo has closed the distance and engaged Michael in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mofo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Mofo scores with a nice hook to the head. 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! Michael is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mofo to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Michael. That's going to take a lot out of him. Michael tries a body shot but Mofo blocks it.
Michael looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Mofo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bad Mofo's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Mofo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Mofo manages to break the clinch.
Mofo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Mofo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mofo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michael backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Toby Michael has been cut. Michael is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mofo to keep the fight standing.#BC# Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Mofo closes the distance and clinches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Mofo cracks Michael with a nice body shot. Michael jumps guard but Mofo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Mofo breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Michael tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mofo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michael somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Michael. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mofo just misses with a punch to the body.
Michael appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Mofo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Michael wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Mofo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice body punch from Mofo. Mofo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2# Mofo clinches up against the cage. Bad Mofo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A bit of stalling here from Mofo.
#BC2# Mofo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Michael tries to keep at a distance but Mofo has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2# Mofo trying to land knees to the body.
Mofo lands a knee to the head.
Mofo pushes off an throws an elbow but Michael leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Mofo has Michael pressed against the cage.
Michael tries to pull guard but Mofo holds him up against the cage and eventually Michael drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Mofo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Mofo has Michael up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Michael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Michael gets tackled into the cage by Mofo. Mofo maintains the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mofo missing with knees to the body.
#T3# Michael fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Mofo manages to break the clinch.
Mofo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2# Mofo rushes Michael and presses him up against the cage. Mofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michael backwards. Michael jumps guard but Mofo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mofo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Michael tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mofo just stands there and leans against the cage. Michael tries to pull guard but Mofo won't allow it.
#BC# Michael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Mofo moves into the clinch.#BC# Michael manages to break the clinch.
Michael takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4##CL2# Mofo darts in and clinches Michael up against the cage. Mofo is pushing Michael up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD# Michael decides to pull guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mofo won't allow Michael to get back to his feet. #SUB# Michael has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mofo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Michael working a defensive guard but Mofo passes into half guard.
Mofo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Michael. Mofo is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Mofo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Michael wants to clinch up but Mofo keeps it at a distance. Michael has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michael there as he acknowledges the shot. Mofo fails to land with a series of punches.
Mofo throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Michael counters by moving into the clinch. Mofo stalling in the clinch but Michael improves position. Michael fails to pull guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Michael throws an elbow but misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Mofo. Michael tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mofo avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mofo works on Michael's body with a couple of short punches. Mofo can't find room to land a body shot as Michael controls the action.
Mofo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2# Mofo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mofo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Michael appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1##CL2# Mofo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Michael breaks from the clinch.
Michael avoids the head kick by Mofo.
Michael drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mofo sprawls and moves away. Mofo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bad Mofo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mofo cracks Michael with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Mofo leaves Michael with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mofo unleashes a big counter combination but Michael bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Mofo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Michael's sensitive parts. #CL2# Mofo clinches with his opponent.
#T2# Mofo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Michael tries to pull guard but Mofo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Michael. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2# Mofo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mofo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Crunch! Mofo slams his shin into Michael's torso. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mofo fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Mofo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Michael breaks the clinch.
Michael avoids the head kick by Mofo.
Michael is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2# Mofo has closed the distance and engaged Michael in a clinch.
Mofo cracks Michael with a nice body shot.#T3##BC# Michael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Mofo moves into range and clinches up with Michael.#BC2# Mofo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mofo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Michael throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mofo's waist but Mofo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michael off to one side. Mofo lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2# Mofo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Michael tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Michael tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mofo. Good body shot from Mofo.
Bad Mofo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC# Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Michael has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4##CL2# Mofo moves into the clinch. Michael tries to pull guard but Mofo won't allow it.
Mofo works on Michael's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Mofo manages to break the clinch.
Michael blocks a head kick by Mofo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Mofo drives through and clinches with Michael against the cage.
Mofo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mofo slowing the pace effectively. Michael tries to pull guard but Mofo won't allow it.
Mofo managing to block the knees to the body from Michael.
Toby Michael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mofo lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Bad Mofo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mofo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Mofo! After winning the bout, Bad Mofo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Jahmir gets caught flat footed, as Michael shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jahmir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Jahmir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Jahmir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jahmir trying to keep a closed guard but Michael is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jahmir tries to land a sweep but no joy. Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Michael got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jahmir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michael has managed to get both his arms back between Jahmir's legs - danger averted.#T1# Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Jahmir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jahmir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michael. Michael's corner is telling him to maintain position. Michael pushing down on Jahmir's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Michael stalling. Michael is thwarting Jahmir's attempts to control the position. Jahmir moves into full guard.
Michael showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #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. Michael trying to control but Jahmir is working from the bottom. Jahmir keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass. Michael controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Michael trying to control but Jahmir is working from the bottom. Jahmir wants to improve his position but instead Michael has moved into half guard.
Jahmir is trying to control but can't.
#T3# Jahmir is controlling Michael's trapped leg to prevent Michael from advancing to side control. Jahmir trying to control but Michael postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Michael looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Jahmir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Michael is trying to control the position but Jahmir postures up. Jahmir tries to free his leg and advance position but Michael is retaining full guard. Jahmir 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. Jahmir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michael is keeping the position for now. #T4# Jahmir controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Michael really is a fat lump. Michael is adopting a defensive guard. Michael bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jahmir's guard. #REVR##SUB2# Michael is posturing up here but Jahmir has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Michael tries to roll out but it's too tight and Michael has to tap! Slick submission there by Jahmir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akram Jahmir!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1# Eskeninho throws a right and a left that Michael avoids nicely. Eskeninho throws a sloppy head kick and Michael moves out of range easily. Nice sprawl there from Eskeninho as Michael shoots in.#CL2# Eskeninho forces Michael back against the cage and clinches. Michael trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Eskeninho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Eskeninho has Michael up against the cage in a clinch.
Eskeninho managing to block the knees to the body from Michael.
Michael really is a fat lump. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Eskeninho breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Eskeninho has closed the distance and engaged Michael in a clinch.
Michael throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Michael can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eskeninho fails to land. #T1# Michael wants a takedown.
#BC2# Eskeninho breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Eskeninho rushes Michael and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Michael has had enough of the clinch but Eskeninho keeps him there for the moment. Michael jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eskeninho walks away with a smile on his face. Michael gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Michael. That's going to take a lot out of him. Michael tried to score with a low kick but Eskeninho checks it.#CL2# Eskeninho clinches. Michael tries a body shot but Eskeninho blocks it.
#BC2# Eskeninho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Michael is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eskeninho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Eskeninho darts in and clinches Michael up against the cage. Eskeninho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael prevents Eskeninho from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Eskeninho breaks the clinch.
#T2# Eskeninho throws a lazy head kick and Michael counters with a left to the body. #CL2# Eskeninho closes the distance and clinches. Eskeninho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Eskeninho blocks an uppercut.
Michael struggles to land a body shot inside as Eskeninho controls his hands.
#BC2# Eskeninho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Eskeninho drives through and clinches with Michael against the cage.
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!#BC2# Eskeninho manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Eskeninho moves into the clinch. Michael tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eskeninho avoids it. Eskeninho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michael's efforts to push away. Eskeninho throws a punch but it's blocked by Michael. #T3# Eskeninho is stalling here.
Michael fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Eskeninho to work.
Michael tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Eskeninho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Eskeninho gets a clinch. Michael can't find room to land a body shot as Eskeninho controls the action.
Michael tries to pull guard but Eskeninho forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Eskeninho.
Eskeninho slows down the pace here.
Michael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michael misses with an elbow strike.
#T4# Michael prevents Eskeninho from breaking the clinch. Eskeninho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Michael is trying to break free.#BC2# Eskeninho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Eskeninho forces Michael back against the cage and clinches. Michael pushes off an throws an elbow but Eskeninho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2# Eskeninho breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Eskeninho takes the fight into the clinch. Eskeninho slows down the pace here.
#BC2# Eskeninho manages to break the clinch.
Eskeninho misses with a body shot.
Michael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eskeninho. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Eskeninho dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Eskeninho gets a clinch. Michael tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Eskeninho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Eskeninho clinches. Michael tries to pull guard but Eskeninho holds him up against the cage and eventually Michael drops back down to his feet.
Eskeninho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Eskeninho manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Eskeninho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Eskeninho is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eskeninho can't break the clinch.
Michael has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eskeninho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Michael. That's going to take a lot out of him. Michael misses with a body punch.
Eskeninho misses with some punches.
#TD# Michael pulls guard effortlessly. #T1# Eskeninho wants to get up but he can't break Michael's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Michael has his feet on Eskeninho's thighs here. He's pushed Eskeninho off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Eskeninho screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Michael!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Svensson rushes Michael and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Michael drags the fight down to the ground.
Svensson tries to stand but Michael is controlling from the bottom. Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Michael lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB# Michael drops back looking for a leg! Svensson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Svensson manages to kick Michael off! Michael jumps back into Svensson's guard. Michael looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB# Michael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Michael really is a fat lump. Michael stays in close to Svensson's body and controls the position. Svensson wants to stand up but Michael is controlling him. Michael is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Michael seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Svensson for as long as he can get away with. Michael continues to stall.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Svensson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Svensson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Michael napping and manages to drive through into side control! Svensson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Michael is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Svensson looking to control but instead Michael has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Michael slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Michael is pulling down on Svensson's head to control his posture. Michael keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully. #T3# Michael pulls Svensson in close to his closed guard and prevents Svensson from doing any damage or advancing position. Michael looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Michael wants to stand and escape but Svensson is having none of it. Michael has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Svensson content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Michael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson throws a right hand that Michael ducks under and follows up with a left that Michael also avoids with ease. Danga de danga de dang - Svensson scores with a four punch combination! Eric Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Svensson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Michael jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svensson walks away with a smile on his face. Michael gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD# Michael closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Svensson did well to prevent Michael getting side control.#ES2# Svensson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Michael keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC# Michael manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Svensson clinches up with Michael and pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Svensson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Michael is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Svensson. Svensson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Michael counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC# Michael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Svensson throws a series of strikes that have Michael backpedaling.
Svensson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michael lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Svensson looks to land a combination. Michael sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2# It looks like Toby Michael has been cut. Svensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michael doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Svensson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Svensson throws a series of punches but Michael avoids them all with ease. Eric Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Svensson closes the distance and clinches up with Michael, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes Michael against the cage but Michael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Svensson tries a head kick but it misses.
Eric Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Svensson is breathing heavily. Svensson throws a right and a left that both miss. Svensson shoots for a takedown but Michael saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Toby Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Svensson. Svensson misses with a takedown and Michael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Svensson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. As Michael backs off Svensson throws a huge counter combo but Michael manages to avoid it all. Svensson throws a right hand that Michael ducks under and follows up with a left that Michael also avoids with ease. Svensson stalks Michael and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Michael's face. Michael staggers backwards, shaken. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svensson.#T2##TD# Michael drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU# Michael decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Svensson, up you get! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Michael drives through with a takedown into Svensson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Michael looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU# Michael stands and steps away. Svensson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Svensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Michael counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michael. Michael misses with an elbow over the top. Michael fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3##TD# Michael jumps guard.
Michael pulls Svensson in close to prevent any damage. Svensson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Michael looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Michael looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Michael throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Svensson preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Michael fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2# Michael gets tackled into the cage by Svensson. Svensson maintains the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Toby Michael's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Svensson scores with a one two! Michael had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Svensson scores with a three punch combo!
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michael was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson. Svensson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Svensson wants to slow Michael down by chopping away at his legs. Svensson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Michael eats them both and turns towards Svensson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2# Svensson closes the distance and pushes Michael back into the cage.#BC# Michael breaks the clinch.
Svensson dives in for a single leg takedown but Michael sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Michael was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Michael stuffs the takedown. Svensson throws a series of punches but Michael moves out of range. Michael is looking to counter with a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Svensson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michael. Svensson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Michael with a body shot. Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Sloppy strikes from Svensson. Those never looked like landing. #CL2# Svensson closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Michael breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Svensson misses with a series of wild punches.
Michael moves out of range of the leg kick from Svensson. Michael throws a counter high kick but Svensson was just alert enough to avoid it. Svensson misses with a jab to the body
and Michael counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Svensson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Svensson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Michael counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Toby Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Svensson. Michael misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##TD# Michael lands a takedown into guard.
Michael is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Michael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Michael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3# Michael postures up in Svensson's guard and throws a big left but Svensson blocks it. Michael stays in close to Svensson's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Michael avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Michael swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Svensson misses with a body punch
#CL# and Michael counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michael. #TD# Michael drags the fight down to the ground.
Svensson is fighting to break Michael's control of his arms but Michael is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Michael keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully. Michael pulls Svensson in close to his closed guard and prevents Svensson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4# More hug and hope from Michael. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Eric Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Svensson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Svensson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1# Olafsson misses with a double jab.
#TD2# Olafsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Michael to the ground. Olafsson is now in Michael's guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Michael holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2# Michael is working an open guard so Olafsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Olafsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Olafsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olafsson avoiding damage as Michael throws knees to the body.
Olafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michael tries to break free but Olafsson pushes him back against the cage. Michael could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2# Olafsson pulls guard. #T1# Michael is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Olafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Michael is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Michael'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.#SU# Michael stands up from Olafsson's guard - Michael perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2# Olafsson gets the takedown into side control. Michael can't do much from the bottom here. Olafsson wants to stand but Michael is controlling his arm. Michael is looking for a sweep. What's Michael going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Michael struggling a bit here.#SU2# Olafsson decides to stand back up. #T3# Michael defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olafsson. Olafsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMichael. Toby Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjalmar Olafsson. Olafsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michael sprawls well. Michael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olafsson gets slowly back to his feet. Olafsson looks winded! Olafsson tries for a takedown but Michael circles away easily and Michael makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD# Michael shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Michael is taking a breather. Olafsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4##SUB# Michael is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olafsson is just riding it out for now. Michael eventually gives up the hold. Olafsson tries to roll over but Michael keeps him under control. Michael controlling the action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Olafsson tries to kick Michael off but Michael keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Olafsson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Olafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Michael counters with a left to the body. #TD# Michael 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. Michael is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Olafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michael is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Olafsson is looking for a triangle but Michael pushes his legs off easily.
Olafsson wants to sweep here but Michael controlling him for the moment. Olafsson is breathing heavily. Michael stays in close to Olafsson's body and controls the position. #T1# The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2# Michael got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michael has managed to get both his arms back between Olafsson's legs - danger averted. Michael controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Michael closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Michael lands in his opponent's guard. Michael is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB2# Olafsson looking for a guillotine here but Michael defends easily.
Michael's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hjalmar Olafsson has got the better of the ground game so far. Michael wants to pass the guard but Olafsson is keeping the position.#T3# Michael is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Michael thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Michael thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Michael controls from within his opponent's guard. Michael postures up.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Olafsson fails to land the takedown. Michael wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#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. Olafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Michael counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Toby Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjalmar Olafsson. Olafsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Michael.#BC# Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olafsson throws a chopping leg kick but Michael manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A quick step to the side and Michael tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2# Olafsson forces Michael back against the cage and clinches. Michael creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Olafsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olafsson looking to stall.
Michael has had enough of the clinch but Olafsson keeps him there for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Michael dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Olafsson fails with a takedown attempt. Olafsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Olafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael. Michael gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olafsson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Michael counters with a nice body shot. Toby Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjalmar Olafsson. Olafsson misses with a takedown attempt and Michael counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Michael misses with a takedown and Olafsson counters with a one-two to the body. Olafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Olafsson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD# Olafsson gets caught flat footed, as Michael shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Michael sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU# Michael gets to his feet. Olafsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2##CL2# Olafsson drives through and clinches with Michael against the cage.
#TD# Michael jumps into guard, dragging Olafsson to the mat.
Michael has control of Olafsson's left arm, preventing Olafsson from doing any damage. Olafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Olafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Michael looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Olafsson is defending well. Michael quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Olafsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Michael celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Michael!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1# Zrinjski shoots in but no luck this time. Michael is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zrinjski. Zrinjski has a takedown stuffed. Horrible takedown attempt by Michael or perhaps it was just good defense by Zrinjski, which made it look bad. Michael stuffs the takedown. Toby Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Zrinjski. Zrinjski misses with a takedown #CL# and Michael holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zrinjski stalling against the cage.
Michael really is a fat lump. Michael tries to land knees in the clinch but Zrinjski avoids the damage to the body. Michael can't find room to land a body shot as Zrinjski controls the action.
Zrinjski blocks a body shot from Michael. #T1# Zrinjski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michael landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zrinjski looks winded!#BC# Michael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zrinjski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael but Michael pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD# Michael bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Zrinjski is looking to get back to his feet here but Michael is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zrinjski's back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2##SUB# Michael working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Zrinjski is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Michael has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Zrinjski taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toby Michael!
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