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Event:
UFF:Sydney
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown attempt
and Pickledoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Dzerkalis gets a takedown into half guard.
Dzerkalis prevents Pickledoo from standing back up.
Pickledoo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dzerkalis on the ground.
Dzerkalis trying to control from half guard but Pickledoo is working away.
Dzerkalis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dzerkalis trying to pass the guard but Pickledoo defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Pickledoo has one foot on Dzerkalis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown
and Pickledoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Pickledoo lands a big right hand that sends Dzerkalis crashing to the mat! Pickledoo stays standing though and waves Dzerkalis back to his feet!#ROC#
Dzerkalis is rocked!
Roberts Dzerkalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dzerkalis is aggressively charging in as Pickledoo backs up avoiding any damage. Pickledoo tosses out a jab and Dzerkalis runs right into it face first! Dzerkalis is out cold! Pickledoo dropped down on all fours and is barking in Dzerkalis's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Pickledoo!
A relieved looking Bobby Pickledoo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Deux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dzerkalis.
Deux scores with a jab to the head.
Dzerkalis ducks right into an uppercut from Deux. #CL#
Deux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards. #ROC#
Dzerkalis is rocked!
Deux creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dzerkalis with a big uppercut! Dzerkalis tries to clinch up but Deux pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dzerkalis to the mat! Dzerkalis covers up and Deux unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Numero Deux!
Our winner, Numero Deux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEFC 254
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Dzerkalis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Dzerkalis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dzerkalis off to one side.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.
Dzerkalis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dzerkalis shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Dzerkalis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dzerkalis fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzerkalis fails with the takedown.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dzerkalis has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1##TD#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Dzerkalis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dzerkalis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dzerkalis is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Dzerkalis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dzerkalis is being controlled here.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dzerkalis sneaks back into half guard.
Smith working over Dzerkalis with some ground and pound. Dzerkalis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dzerkalis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Dzerkalis's head.
Dzerkalis has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Dzerkalis is rocked!#SUB2#
Dzerkalis actively working from the bottom here.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dzerkalis on the ground.
Dzerkalis looks winded!
Dzerkalis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dzerkalis is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dzerkalis seems to have recovered his senses.
Ground and pound from Smith. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Dzerkalis is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dzerkalis avoid being mounted?
Dzerkalis wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Dzerkalis actively working from the bottom here.
Dzerkalis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is working Dzerkalis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is in close to Dzerkalis's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Dzerkalis looking to control but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzerkalis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dzerkalis has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith slips a nice elbow through Dzerkalis's hands, connecting with Dzerkalis's forehead.#SUB2#
Dzerkalis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dzerkalis dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dzerkalis is defended easily by Smith.
Dzerkalis fails with a takedown attempt.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.
Nice sprawl there from Dzerkalis as Smith shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Dzerkalis scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzerkalis can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dzerkalis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dzerkalis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#TD#
Smith 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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzerkalis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smith stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Dzerkalis has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Smith manages to get his head free but now Dzerkalis has transitioned to an armbar! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Dzerkalis! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberts Dzerkalis!
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Event:
CEFC Live 40
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson clinches.
Dzerkalis takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Roberts Dzerkalis has been cut.#TD#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Dzerkalis to the mat.
Dzerkalis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Dzerkalis looking to pass the guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dzerkalis on the ground.#ES#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Dzerkalis manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Dzerkalis has an active guard here but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Dzerkalis is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Johnson jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dzerkalis trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.#SU#
Johnson stands up and beckons Dzerkalis to his feet. #TD2#
Dzerkalis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dzerkalis.
Dzerkalis is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dzerkalis is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##ES#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dzerkalis is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Dzerkalis is blocking nicely.
Dzerkalis wants a takedown.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dzerkalis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I would not like to be Dzerkalis right now.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Dzerkalis from escaping the position.
Johnson controls the position.
Johnson gets his hands free as Dzerkalis looks to control.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Dzerkalis from escaping the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Dzerkalis manages to turn into his guard.
Dzerkalis throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Dzerkalis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dzerkalis is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberts Dzerkalis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Dzerkalis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzerkalis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Paul Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dzerkalis is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson landing knees to the body.
#TD#
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Johnson stands and steps away. Dzerkalis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Dzerkalis against the cage.
Johnson is leaning against Dzerkalis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzerkalis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dzerkalis takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD#
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Johnson stands up. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Dzerkalis back into the cage.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dzerkalis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards. #TD#
Johnson has clasped his hands together around Dzerkalis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dzerkalis is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dzerkalis's back.#T3#
Dzerkalis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzerkalis can do to turn this around?#T4#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberts Dzerkalis's cut.
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#
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Dzerkalis against the cage.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Johnson has his feet on Dzerkalis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Dzerkalis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dzerkalis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Johnson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dzerkalis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dzerkalis!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dzerkalis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Paul Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson'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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dzerkalis manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SU#
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dzerkalis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dzerkalis off to one side. #TD2#
Dzerkalis drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson has Dzerkalis pulled in close to control his posture.
Dzerkalis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. #T3##ES#
Johnson kicks Dzerkalis off and gets to his feet.
Roberts Dzerkalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Dzerkalis is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Dzerkalis's guard.#SU#
Johnson stands and steps away. Dzerkalis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Dzerkalis's guard.#SUB2#
Dzerkalis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dzerkalis, up you get! #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Johnson is working Dzerkalis over against the cage.
Dzerkalis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dzerkalis can turn it around.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dzerkalis's face.
#TD#
Dzerkalis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dzerkalis to the mat. Dzerkalis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dzerkalis wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberts Dzerkalis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Johnson!
Paul Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Copeland moves out of range as Dzerkalis strikes.
Dzerkalis fails with a takedown attempt.
Copeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dzerkalis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Copeland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Copeland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dzerkalis closes the distance and clinches up with Copeland, looking for a takedown. Dzerkalis pushes Copeland against the cage but Copeland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzerkalis dives in and grabs Copeland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Copeland pushes down on Dzerkalis's head and hops out.
Trent Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.
Copeland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Copeland wants it to stay on the feet.
Copeland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown attempt
and Copeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Copeland connects with a nice looking jab.
Dzerkalis has a takedown stuffed.
Copeland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dzerkalis.#T1#
Dzerkalis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Copeland swivels and escapes.#CL#
Dzerkalis gets tackled into the cage by Copeland. Copeland maintains the clinch.
Dzerkalis takes a shot to the head.
Copeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzerkaliss head.
A right handed body shot lands from Copeland.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copeland.
Copeland lands a shoulder strike.
Copeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzerkaliss head.
Dzerkalis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Copeland is defending well.
Copeland scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Copeland pushes Dzerkalis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Copeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Copeland presses Dzerkalis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copeland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Copeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Copeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
Dzerkalis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Copeland prevents it.
Copeland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards. #T3#
Copeland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copeland tries to work over Dzerkalis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Copeland.
Copeland digs a right hand underneath Dzerkalis's ribcage. Dzerkalis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Copeland works on Dzerkalis's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Copeland.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Copeland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Copeland. #T4#
Copeland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dzerkalis is trying to drag Copeland to the mat but Copeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Copeland digs a right hand into Dzerkalis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dzerkalis's gas tank.
Dzerkalis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Copeland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dzerkalis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Copeland cracks a nice hook into Dzerkalis's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Copeland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Copeland.
Roberts Dzerkalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzerkalis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dzerkalis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Copeland feinted with a counter takedown.
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown attempt
and Copeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Copeland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Copeland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dzerkalis.
Trent Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.
Copeland lands a two punch combo.
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown
and Copeland counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Copeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Copeland is working Dzerkalis over against the cage.#T1#
Copeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trent Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dzerkalis prevents a body shot from Copeland.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Copeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Copeland.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Copeland.
A short right from Copeland on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Copeland.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Copeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right from Copeland.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dzerkalis looking for a takedown.
Copeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Copeland pushes Dzerkalis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Copeland.
Dzerkalis is trying to drag Copeland to the mat but Copeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzerkalis can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Dzerkalis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Copeland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Copeland is leaning against Dzerkalis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Copeland.
A short left from Copeland.
Copeland lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Copeland.
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Copeland is leaning against Dzerkalis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Dzerkalis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Copeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Copeland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Dzerkalis is working for takedown but Copeland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Copeland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Copeland 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#
Copeland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dzerkalis or perhaps it was just good defense by Copeland, which made it look bad.
Dzerkalis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Copeland but Copeland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Copeland attempts a counter takedown but Dzerkalis avoids it well and moves away.
Dzerkalis throws a body shot but no joy.
Copeland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dzerkalis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Copeland avoids it really well and circles away.
Trent Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.
Copeland jabs Dzerkalis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzerkalis walks into a jab.
Copeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dzerkalis tries to counter with a clinch but Copeland shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Dzerkalis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Copeland pinned against the cage. Copeland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown
and Copeland counters with a one-two to the body.
Dzerkalis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Copeland swivels and escapes.
Dzerkalis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Copeland. No joy for Dzerkalis on that attempt. #CL#
Copeland has managed to clinch.
Copeland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A left hand lands to the body for Copeland.
Dzerkalis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copeland after a bit of a struggle.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Copeland. #T2#
Copeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Copeland is leaning against Dzerkalis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Copeland.
Copeland scores with a shot to the side of Dzerkalis's head.
Copeland scores with a shot to the side of Dzerkalis's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Copeland.
Copeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
Copeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Copeland. #T3#
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Copeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Copeland lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Copeland.
Nice body punch from Copeland.
Copeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
Copeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Copeland.
Copeland lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Good body shot from Copeland.
Copeland lands with a right to the head.
Copeland is leaning against Dzerkalis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Dzerkalis pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Dzerkalis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Copeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Copeland is trying to control but can't.
Roberts Dzerkalis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Copeland is trying to control Dzerkalis's posture. Dzerkalis takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Copeland! Dzerkalis is rotating here... this could be the end... Copeland is out! Dzerkalis has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roberts Dzerkalis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Combs as Dzerkalis shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dzerkalis is defended easily by Combs.#CL#
Combs moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Combs manages to pull guard.
Combs looking for a sweep. Not yet Combs, not yet.
Dzerkalis passes Combs's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Combs is looking for a sweep. Dzerkalis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Combs gets full guard.
Combs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Combs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dzerkalis is standing up over Combs. Combs looks to escape but Dzerkalis dives into side control.
Combs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dzerkalis wants to improve his position but Combs is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dzerkalis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dzerkalis looking for submissions off his back.
Combs wants to take a breather but Dzerkalis is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dzerkalis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Combs is working away from the top position though.
Dzerkalis manages to get to full guard.
Combs throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis pushes a forearm under Combs's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Combs is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberts Dzerkalis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Dzerkalis moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dzerkalis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flores avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dzerkalis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flores fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Flores rushes Dzerkalis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzerkalis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.#TD2#
Dzerkalis pulls Flores into guard.
#T1#
Flores controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flores gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flores content to stall in guard here.
Flores knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dzerkalis on the ground.
Dzerkalis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Flores puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flores missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Flores trying to control the pace.
Dzerkalis is looking for a sweep. Flores is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flores controlling the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Flores seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dzerkalis has recovered full guard.
Flores not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flores throws a strike but Dzerkalis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dzerkalis trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Norris Flores will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Flores forces Dzerkalis back against the cage and clinches.
Dzerkalis is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Dzerkalis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flores is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Flores manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis drops back looking for a leg! Flores is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flores manages to kick Dzerkalis off! Dzerkalis jumps back into Flores's guard.
Dzerkalis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores has control of Dzerkalis's left arm, preventing Dzerkalis from doing any damage. #T1#
Flores trying to keep a closed guard but Dzerkalis is proving a slippery customer.
Dzerkalis trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dzerkalis postures up in Flores's guard and throws a big left but Flores blocks it.
Flores wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Dzerkalis from controlling successfully.
Dzerkalis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flores swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flores wants to stand and escape but Dzerkalis is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Flores looking for a guillotine here but Dzerkalis defends easily.
Dzerkalis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dzerkalis trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flores could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown attempt - Flores sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.#CL#
Flores takes the fight into the clinch.
Flores stops a takedown attempt from Dzerkalis.
#T3#
Flores tries to circle away but Dzerkalis has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Flores pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzerkalis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dzerkalis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flores avoids it really well and circles away.
Dzerkalis shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense.
Flores is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzerkalis can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dzerkalis wants to clinch#TD#
and Flores decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dzerkalis's guard.
Flores trying to control but Dzerkalis is working from the bottom.
Flores looking to sit in guard and control but Dzerkalis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dzerkalis wants to pass the guard but Flores is keeping the position.
Flores will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flores working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzerkalis throws an elbow that misses. Flores uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dzerkalis's guard. Nice move by Flores!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Flores dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Flores manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dzerkalis on his heels. He'll look to pass Dzerkalis's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Dzerkalis looking for a guillotine here but Flores defends easily.
Dzerkalis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzerkalis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Flores stays in close to Dzerkalis's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norris Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzerkalis closes the distance and clinches up with Flores, looking for a takedown. Dzerkalis pushes Flores against the cage but Flores circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flores tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Dzerkalis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dzerkalis wants to control but Flores is keeping him busy.
Flores is trying to control but can't.
Dzerkalis works his way into side control.
Flores is not content to let Dzerkalis control the position.
Flores manages to get back to half guard.
Flores trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Flores keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzerkalis looking to control but Flores is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roberts Dzerkalis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dzerkalis cracks Flores with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Flores is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flores is looking to get to half guard.
Dzerkalis working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Flores is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flores is squirming around, avoiding Dzerkalis's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dzerkalis but it's paid off an Flores is forced to tap! Nice work by Dzerkalis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberts Dzerkalis!
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