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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Williams drives through and clinches with Razum against the cage.
Razum looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Razum.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Razum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Razum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Razum is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Razum holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Razum trying to control but Williams postures up.
Razum is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
Williams stands up and waves to Razum to follow him.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valera Razum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams scores with a head kick. Razum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Williams drives through and clinches with Razum against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land. #T3#
Razum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Neville Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Razum.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Razum to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Razum with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Razum.#CL#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Razum has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Williams tries to clinch but Razum is having none of it.
Razum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Razum's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Williams takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Razum but Razum pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Razum has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Razum wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams tries to pull guard but Razum won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Williams gets control of Razum's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Razum is breathing heavily.
Williams looking to control.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Razum postures up.
#T1#
Williams wants to control but Razum passes easily into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Razum is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Razum wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams wants to control but Razum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Razum is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#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.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Razum forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Razum is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Razum into the cage.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Williams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Razum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams pulls Razum in to control the position. #T3#
Razum trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Williams manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Williams is trying to push Razum away but Razum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Razum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Razum moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Razum has him pressed against the cage.
Williams tries to pull guard but Razum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Williams pulls guard effortlessly.
Razum wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Razum can do to turn this around?
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams continues to stall.
Neville Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Razum is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Williams 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Razum pinned against the cage. Razum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Razum takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Razum misses with a combination
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Razum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Williams misses with a body shot.
Razum shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Razum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Neville Williams is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Razum with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Williams instigates a clinch. #BC#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Razum will feel that in the morning.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Razum defends it nicely.#T2##CL#
Williams instigates a clinch. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Razum tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neville Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Razum.
Razum avoids the body shot from Williams.
#CL#
Williams closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Razum fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Razum closes the distance and clinches.
Neville Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Razum misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Williams wants to clinch up but Razum keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Williams gets a clinch. #TD#
Williams successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather.
Razum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Razum trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Razum pushes Valenzuela up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Razum.
Razum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valenzuela tries to pull guard but Razum holds him up against the cage and eventually Valenzuela drops back down to his feet.
Razum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valenzuela just stands there and leans against the cage.
Razum can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Razum pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela trying to control but Razum is working from the bottom.
Valenzuela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Razum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valenzuela won't allow Razum to sweep him here.
Valenzuela is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Valenzuela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valenzuela has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valenzuela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Razum has a closed guard, preventing Valenzuela from standing up.
Valenzuela landing some decent shots from guard.
Valenzuela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valenzuela scoring with some ground and pound.
Valenzuela landing with the ground and pound.
Valenzuela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valenzuela throwing strikes from guard but Razum blocks nicely.
Valenzuela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Razum looks winded!#SUB#
Valenzuela is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valenzuela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #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.
Valenzuela is in close to Razum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valenzuela throwing strikes from guard but Razum blocks nicely.
Valenzuela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Valenzuela 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Razum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valenzuela.
Razum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valenzuela sprawls well. Valenzuela wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Razum gets slowly back to his feet.
Tod Valenzuela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Razum.#CL2#
Razum moves into range and clinches up with Valenzuela.#T3##BC#
Valenzuela manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valenzuela is defended easily by Razum.#CL#
Valenzuela has managed to clinch.
Valenzuela working hard to break the clinch.
Razum fails to pull guard.
Razum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Razum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valenzuela letting Razum take a breather here.
Razum stalling the fight.
Valenzuela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Razum has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Valenzuela manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Razum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valenzuela defends well and Razum ends up having to push Valenzuela into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Razum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Razum wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valera Razum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valenzuela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Razum tries to avoid it but Valenzuela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Razum to the ground. Razum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Razum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Razum closes the distance and clinches.
Valenzuela is trying to break the clinch but Razum is controlling him.
Razum jumps guard but Valenzuela turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Razum pulls guard.
Razum wants to get back to his feet but Valenzuela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valenzuela stays in close to Razum's body and controls the position.
Valenzuela will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Razum is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Razum looking for a sweep. Not yet Razum, not yet.
Razum keeping moving, preventing Valenzuela from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valenzuela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valenzuela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Razum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valenzuela is one step ahead there.
Valenzuela landing some decent shots from guard.
Valenzuela postures up and lands a big shot to Razum's brow.
Valenzuela is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valenzuela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valenzuela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valenzuela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valenzuela is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Razum being controlled here, momentarily.
Valenzuela lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Razum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Valenzuela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valenzuela content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Valenzuela stands up over Razum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valenzuela works over Razum with some ground and pound from guard.
Valenzuela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Razum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valenzuela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Razum is working an open guard so Valenzuela takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Razum shows good takedown defense.
Razum stuffs the takedown attempt from Valenzuela. Valenzuela gets slowly back to his feet.
Razum tries to counter with a clinch but Valenzuela shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tod Valenzuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Razum slaps away a takedown attempt from Valenzuela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valenzuela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Razum shoots for a double leg takedown but Valenzuela sprawls well. He's pushed Razum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Valenzuela has Razum up against the cage in a clinch.
Valenzuela is trying to pull guard but Razum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valenzuela is trying to force a seperation but Razum has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Razum as the two fighters clinch.
Razum letting Valenzuela take a breather here.#T4#
Razum stops a takedown attempt from Valenzuela.
Razum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Razum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valenzuela avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Valenzuela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valenzuela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tod Valenzuela will probably get the nod.
That's time! Valenzuela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Razum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valenzuela circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Razum.
Razum throws a sloppy head kick and Valenzuela moves out of range easily.
Valenzuela looks for a takedown but Razum sprawls well.
Valenzuela fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Valenzuela gets tackled into the cage by Razum. Razum maintains the clinch.
Valenzuela drops down looking for an ankle pick but Razum pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tod Valenzuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Razum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Razum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Razum throws a head kick but Valenzuela moves out of range.
Razum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valenzuela.
No luck for Valenzuela with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Valenzuela moves into range and clinches up with Razum.
Razum jumps guard but Valenzuela stands there with Razum around his waist. Razum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valenzuela keeps control of Razum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Razum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valenzuela has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Valenzuela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Razum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valenzuela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Razum pinned against the cage. Razum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Valenzuela tries to keep at a distance but Razum has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Razum prevents Valenzuela from breaking the clinch.
Razum wants a takedown.
Razum is trying to pull guard but Valenzuela has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Valenzuela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Razum misses with a low kick.
Valenzuela wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Razum. No joy for Valenzuela on that attempt.
Valenzuela looks for a takedown but Razum sprawls well.#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.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Razum shows good takedown defense.
Valenzuela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Razum swivels and escapes.
Valenzuela shoots for a takedown but Razum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Razum wants to counter with a clinch but Valenzuela pushes him away.
Razum closes the distance and clinches up with Valenzuela, looking for a takedown. Razum pushes Valenzuela against the cage but Valenzuela circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Razum is defended easily by Valenzuela.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valenzuela dives in for a single leg takedown but Razum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Razum throws a counter combo.
Razum misses with a series of wild punches.
Valenzuela seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valera Razum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Razum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Valera Razum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Potter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Razum drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Razum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potter defends it easily.
Potter lands a couple of elbows.
Potter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Razum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Razum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potter is looking to work some ground and pound but Razum has wrist control.
Potter scoring with some ground and pound.
Potter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Razum is on top in guard.
#REVB##ES#
Potter pushes Razum off and gets back to his feet.
Razum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Razum throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Potter is looking to clinch but Razum is avoiding it.
Razum throws a leg kick but Potter moved away.
Razum shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Razum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Potter tries to counter by clinching up but Razum breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Potter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Potter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Razum smiles and moves away.
Potter lands with a kick to the temple. Razum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Razum misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Razum tries to get set, Potter tries to push him back and clinch up but Razum manages to avoid the attempt.#T2##CL#
Potter darts in and clinches Razum up against the cage.
Potter wants a takedown but no success here.
Potter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter tries to pull guard but Razum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Razum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potter has him pressed against the cage.
Razum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Potter fails to pull guard.
Potter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Razum to keep the fight standing.
Potter tries to pull guard but Razum holds him up against the cage and eventually Potter drops back down to his feet.
Potter gets underhooks to prevent Razum's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Potter pulls Razum into guard.
Razum throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Razum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Razum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Potter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Razum has Potter in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Potter throwing strikes from guard but Razum blocks nicely.
Potter being controlled here momentarily.
Potter is looking to work some ground and pound but Razum has wrist control.
Razum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Potter throws a big elbow that misses.
Potter is in close to Razum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Potter wants to stand but Razum is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potter postures up in Razum's guard and throws a big left but Razum blocks it.
Razum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Potter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Potter throws a big elbow that misses.
Razum keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Potter stopping the sweep attempt from Razum.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Potter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Razum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Razum has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grady Potter dominated that round.
That's time! Potter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Razum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Razum tries for a takedown but Potter circles away easily#CL#
and Potter counters by moving into the clinch.
Potter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Razum can do to turn this around?
Potter tries to score a body lock takedown but Razum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Razum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Potter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Potter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Razum fails to pull guard.
Grady Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Razum.#TD2#
Razum successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Potter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Razum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Razum has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter wants to stand up but Razum is controlling him.
Potter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##ES#
Potter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Potter manages to pull guard.
Potter is wriggling around but Razum manages to pass to half guard.
Potter pushes Razum off looking to stand but Razum dives back in and keeps control.
Razum stalling.
Potter tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Razum manages to move to mount!
Razum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valera Razum has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Potter avoids a series of strikes thrown by Razum.
Potter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Razum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Razum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Potter because Razum loaded up on that one.
Razum trying to control but Potter is having none of it.
Potter tries to hold on but Razum postures up.
Potter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Potter wants to hold on but Razum pushes him away.#T3#
Potter is desperately trying to improve his position but Razum has a good base and remains in mount.
Razum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Potter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Razum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head.
Razum trying to pass the guard but Potter defending well.
Potter tries to kick Razum off but Razum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Potter wants to stand back up but Razum manages to pass into side control.
Potter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Razum's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Potter pushes Razum off but Razum dives into side control.
#T4#
Razum takes a little break here. Potter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Potter is trying to work for a sweep but Razum has mounted him!
Potter is looking to improve his position but Razum isn't that keen on the idea.
Potter tries to buck Razum off but he can't manage it.
Razum looking to control but Potter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potter is looking to improve his position but Razum isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potter is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valera Razum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Razum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Razum shoots in for a double leg but Potter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Razum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Razum shoots in for a double leg but Potter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grady Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Razum.#CL2#
Razum clinches with his opponent.
Potter tries to pull guard but Razum won't allow it.
Potter tries to pull guard but Razum holds him up against the cage and eventually Potter drops back down to his feet.
Razum jumps guard but Potter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Razum 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.
Potter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Razum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Potter breaks the clinch.
Potter stuffs the takedown attempt from Razum. Razum gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Razum misses with a takedown #CL#
and Potter counters by moving into the clinch.
Razum prevents a body shot from Potter.
Potter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Razum walks away with a smile on his face. Potter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch but Razum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potter tries to clinch up but Razum circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Razum.
Potter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Razum.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Potter is trying to pull guard but Razum has him pressed against the cage.#T2##TD#
Potter jumps into guard, dragging Razum to the mat.
#ES#
Potter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Razum is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Razum manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Potter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Razum smiles and moves away.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Razum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Razum has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Potter counters by clinching up.
Potter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Razum walks away with a smile on his face. Potter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Potter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Razum gets tackled into the cage by Potter. Potter maintains the clinch.
Razum is looking to control Potter's arms but Potter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Razum has his back to the cage.
Potter has Razum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Razum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Potter jumps guard but Razum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Razum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Razum is working for takedown but Potter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Razum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grady Potter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Potter is trying to pull guard but Razum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Potter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Razum just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Potter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potter tries to clinch up.
As Potter backs off Razum throws a huge counter combo but Potter manages to avoid it all.
Razum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potter circles away.#T4#
Potter moves in looking to clinch but Razum pushes him off.
Razum throws a counter combo.
Potter tries to clinch up.
Razum closes the distance and clinches up with Potter, looking for a takedown. Razum pushes Potter against the cage but Potter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Potter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Razum.
Razum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Razum counters with a left and a right that stings Potter. #CL#
Potter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Potter tries to pull guard but Razum won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Potter decides to pull guard.
Razum controlling from the top position.
Potter wants to sweep here but Razum controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grady Potter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Potter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grady Potter!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 785 Round 1
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Razum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crocker circles away.
Crocker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crocker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Crocker has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Crocker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Crocker stalling.
Razum is trying to stand back up but Crocker is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Razum wants to control but Crocker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Razum has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Crocker is on him like a limpet, forcing Razum back against the cage.
Crocker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Razum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valera Razum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Crocker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Crocker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crocker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Crocker punishes Razum's body with a nice straight punch.
Razum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crocker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Razum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crocker avoids it really well and circles away.
Crocker fails to land the takedown.
Razum appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab from Razum.#T2##TD2#
Crocker scores with a takedown into Razum's guard.
Razum keeping moving, preventing Crocker from controlling successfully.
Razum trying to keep a closed guard but Crocker is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Crocker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Razum is breathing heavily.
Crocker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Razum is looking to stand up but Crocker isn't so interested in that idea.
Razum controls Crocker momentarily but Crocker frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Crocker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crocker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Razum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crocker controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Crocker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Razum pushes Crocker off and gets back to his feet.
Razum misses with a takedown attempt
and Crocker counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Crocker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Razum on his heels. He'll look to pass Razum's guard now, I'm sure.
Crocker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Razum looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Crocker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Crocker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Razum doesn't manage to clinch there - Crocker circles away.
Valera Razum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Crocker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Razum manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Crocker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Razum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Razum is pushing Crocker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocker is pressed up against the cage. Razum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crocker down to the mat. Crocker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crocker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crocker wants it to stay on the feet.
Crocker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crocker doesn't manage to clinch there - Razum circles away.
#T1#
Razum slips a jab and a cross from Crocker.
Razum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Razum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valera Razum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Razum shoots in looking for a takedown but Crocker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Razum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Crocker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Razum looking for a takedown.
Crocker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Razum after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Crocker jumps into guard, dragging Razum to the mat.
Crocker trying to strike off his back.
Crocker controlling Razum's posture. #T2#
Crocker wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Razum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crocker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Razum trying to control the position from guard on top but Crocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Razum won't allow Crocker to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Crocker working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crocker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Razum.
Crocker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Razum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Razum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crocker but Crocker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Razum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Crocker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Razum to the mat! Razum manages to get full guard.
Razum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SU2#
Crocker stands and steps away. Razum gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Crocker rushes Razum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Crocker drags the fight down to the ground.
Crocker controlling the position.
Crocker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Crocker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Razum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crocker managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Crocker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Razum doesn't manage to clinch there - Crocker circles away.
#TD2#
Crocker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Razum throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crocker trying to control but Razum is working from the bottom.
Crocker pushes down on Razum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crocker is thwarting Razum's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Crocker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Razum has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Razum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crocker. #ES#
Razum pushes Crocker off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Crocker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Razum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Razum is looking to regain half guard here but Crocker keeps moving and retains side control.
Jeffrey Crocker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Crocker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Crocker misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Crocker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crocker lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Razum being controlled here, momentarily.
Crocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Razum controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crocker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Razum keeping moving, preventing Crocker from controlling successfully. #T3#
Crocker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crocker with a nice head shot there.
Razum wants to sweep but no luck.
Crocker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Razum's head.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crocker wants to control from the top but Razum keeps moving.
Razum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crocker is looking to clinch but Razum is avoiding it.
Razum avoids a kick to the body.
Razum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Razum circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Razum counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Crocker kicks off Razum and gets to his feet.
Valera Razum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffrey Crocker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffrey Crocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crocker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Razum.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Crocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crocker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jeffrey Crocker!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jeffrey Crocker!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jeffrey Crocker!
Jeffrey Crocker wins by unanimous decision!
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