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Event:
UPF 1: First Blood
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Patton closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Vaginov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vaginov manages to end up in side control. You can see the frustration on Patton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Patton is looking to reverse the position. Patton regains half guard. Vaginov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Vaginov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Patton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Patton is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Patton keeping hold of Vaginov's head, controlling as best he can. Vaginov is controlling the pace.
#T1# Patton is holding on to half guard well. Patton is trying to stand back up but Vaginov is controlling him
Patton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Patton is positioning himself well to prevent Vaginov advancing to mount. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2# Vaginov moves into range and clinches up with Patton.#TD# Patton jumps guard.
Patton pulls Vaginov in to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Patton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Patton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vaginov has passed into half guard!
Patton wants to control the action here but instead Vaginov manages to pass to full mount! Vaginov is looking to stand but Patton has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T3# Patton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vaginov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Patton tries to lock up and control but Vaginov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Patton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Patton is doing well to control the position and prevent Vaginov from advancing to side control. Patton trying to control here.
#SUB# Patton looking for submissions off his back.#T4# Patton keeps control of the position for the meantime. Patton is pressing down on Vaginov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Vaginov wants to get up but he can't break Patton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Vaginov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vaginov trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Patton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roman Vaginov will probably get the nod. That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Patton moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Vaginov drags the fight down to the ground.
Roman Vaginov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU# Patton stands up and waves to Vaginov to follow him. Vaginov takes one on the button.#TD# Patton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaginov working a defensive guard here.
Vaginov looking to control but Patton passes into half guard.
#T1# Patton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Vaginov is trying to maintain the position but Patton is very close to passing his half guard. Vaginov tries to get to full guard but Patton has control of the leg. Patton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaginov keeps working. #SUB# Vaginov is defending against the submission attempts here by Patton.
#SUB# Patton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Vaginov taking some punishment here, with Patton in his half guard. Patton moves nicely into side control. #SU# Patton decides to stand back up. Patton steps back and let's Vaginov get back to his feet.#CL# Patton clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Vaginov drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3# Vaginov pulls Patton in close to prevent any damage. Patton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU# Patton stands and steps away. Vaginov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Patton fails in his attempt to clinch. Patton is looking to clinch but Vaginov is avoiding it.
#CL# Patton has Vaginov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Patton jumps guard.
#T4# Patton is controlling Vaginov's posture. Vaginov throws a big elbow that misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Patton trying to control the position here. Patton keeping moving, preventing Vaginov from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Patton dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Vaginov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Patton's guard. Vaginov prevents Patton from getting back to his feet. Patton keeping full guard, as Vaginov tries to pass. #SUB# Vaginov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaginov has managed to get both his arms back between Patton's legs - danger averted. Vaginov is pushing down on Patton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patton is fighting to maintain full guard but Vaginov has managed to sneak the leg through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Patton is holding on to half guard well. Vaginov is thwarting Patton's attempts to control the position. Patton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1##SUB# Patton looking for submissions off his back. Patton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Patton actively working from the bottom here. Patton is pressing down on Vaginov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Patton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vaginov defends it easily.#SUB# Patton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaginov is aware though and is defending well. Patton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB# Patton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vaginov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Patton's body to avoid the submission. Patton has instead reached around Vaginov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Patton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craig Patton! An out of breath Craig Patton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2017 |
#R1# Vaginov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Underwood swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2# Vaginov looking to score a takedown here. Underwood is defending well but Vaginov drives through and ends up in Underwood's guard. Underwood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Vaginov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Underwood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Underwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaginov is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaginov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1# Vaginov advances to half guard. Vaginov trying to mount his opponent but Underwood defends it. Underwood is trying to control but can't.
Vaginov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Underwood defending well though. Vaginov is thwarting Underwood's attempts to control the position. Underwood is trying to get back to full guard. Underwood wants to control but Vaginov is keeping busy and won't allow it. Underwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vaginov on the ground.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Underwood wants to get back to full guard. Vaginov is pressing down on Underwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Underwood is holding on for now. Underwood is trying to maintain the position but Vaginov is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Vaginov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Underwood tries to pull guard but Vaginov forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Vaginov connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Sylvester Underwood has been cut. Underwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vaginov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Vaginov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD2# Vaginov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2# Vaginov has gone for a leg lock! Underwood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vaginov's guard.#REVR# Vaginov is pulling down on Underwood's head to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vaginov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Underwood. Vaginov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Underwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vaginov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Underwood has managed to get both his arms back between Vaginov's legs - danger averted. Vaginov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Vaginov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Underwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Underwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# Vaginov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Underwood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Vaginov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Underwood working for submissions but it's allowed Vaginov to get to half guard.
#SUB2# Vaginov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Underwood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vaginov. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vaginov sitting and controlling from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Vaginov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sylvester Underwood's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A nice leg kick lands there from Vaginov. Vaginov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaginov wants to clinch but Underwood slips to the side letting Underwood counter with a right hand. #CL2# Vaginov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Vaginov jumps into guard, dragging Underwood to the mat.
Roman Vaginov has got the better of the ground game so far. Underwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaginov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Underwood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Vaginov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Underwood throws an elbow that misses. Vaginov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Underwood's guard. Nice move by Vaginov!#REVB# Underwood being controlled here, momentarily. #T1# Underwood tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB# Underwood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaginov is aware though and is defending well. Underwood working a defensive guard here.
Vaginov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Underwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Vaginov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Vaginov is looking to advance position but Underwood has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Underwood in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Underwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# Vaginov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Underwood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vaginov is looking to escape. #SUB# Underwood goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vaginov turns into him and now he's in Underwood's guard.
Underwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vaginov. Underwood working a defensive guard here.
Vaginov lands a couple of digs.#T3# Vaginov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Underwood trying to keep a closed guard but Vaginov is proving a slippery customer.
Vaginov stays in close to Underwood's body and controls the position. #SUB# Underwood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vaginov defends well. Vaginov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Underwood has an active guard here but Vaginov has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Vaginov controlling the action here. #SUB2# Vaginov wants to work for an arm triangle but Underwood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vaginov not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Vaginov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sylvester Underwood's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL2# Vaginov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Vaginov breaks the clinch.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Underwood enables Vaginov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Underwood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Vaginov preventing the sweep. #SUB# Underwood throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vaginov escapes and throws Underwood's legs to the side, diving into side control! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Vaginov stands up and we're back to a striking position. Vaginov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2# Vaginov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Underwood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vaginov.#BC2# Vaginov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Underwood shoots and misses #CL2# and Vaginov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Underwood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaginov to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Underwood. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Underwood misses with a knee strike.
Underwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vaginov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vaginov pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2# Vaginov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Roman Vaginov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL2# Vaginov forces Underwood back against the cage and clinches. Underwood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaginov to keep the fight standing. A short uppercut from Vaginov. #TD2# Vaginov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vaginov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Vaginov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Underwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Vaginov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Underwood throwing strikes but missing. Vaginov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Underwood's guard. #REVB# Vaginov stays in close to Underwood's body and controls the position. #T3# Vaginov postures up in Underwood's guard and throws a big left but Underwood blocks it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vaginov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Vaginov content to stall in guard here. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2# Vaginov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Underwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaginov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Underwood.#TD2# Vaginov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Underwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vaginov is in Underwood's guard. Vaginov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Underwood swivels though and keeps the full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vaginov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight! Roman Vaginov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Vaginov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Vaginov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1# Vaginov pushes Riggs away with a front kick. Riggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riggs wants it to stay on the feet. Vaginov shoots in for a takedown but Riggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Riggs tries to clinch but Vaginov moves out of range. Vaginov feints the counter takedown. Riggs scores with a one two! Vaginov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2# Riggs tries to keep at a distance but Vaginov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Vaginov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vaginov misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Vaginov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaginov fails with the takedown. Riggs tries to counter by clinching up but Vaginov breaks away and moves out of range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vaginov!
#CUT2# It looks like Saul Riggs has been cut.#T1##CL2# Vaginov gets a clinch. #BC# Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaginov was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs. Vaginov keeps the fight on the outside. Riggs really is a fat lump.#CL2# Vaginov clinches up with Riggs and pushes him back against the cage. Vaginov gets through Riggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Riggs is trying to pull guard but Vaginov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Vaginov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2# Vaginov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vaginov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2# Riggs is rocked! Vaginov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Riggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vaginov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Riggs is out on his feet! Vaginov sets himself and nearly takes Riggs's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Vaginov!
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