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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Janvokski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Sykes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sykes fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Janvokski has hold of one of Sykes's legs. Sykes is fighting the takedown attempt but Janvokski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sykes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janvokski is one step ahead there.
Janvokski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sykes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Janvokski's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sykes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sykes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Sykes wants to stand but Janvokski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Janvokski trying to keep a closed guard but Sykes is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janvokski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Janvokski keeps moving.
Janvokski is controlling Sykes's posture.#SU#
Sykes gets to his feet - Janvokski follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Janvokski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sykes struggling a bit here.
Sykes gets back to half guard.#T2#
Janvokski is looking to pass Sykes's guard but actually Sykes recovers to full guard.
Janvokski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Janvokski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Sykes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Janvokski trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sykes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janvokski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janvokski stands and throws Sykes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sykes trying to remain calm as Janvokski controls from the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Janvokski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sykes!
Janvokski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Janvokski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Janvokski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Janvokski punching from mount but Sykes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Janvokski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lioran Janvokski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Janvokski scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sykes enables Janvokski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sykes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Sykes pushes Janvokski off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Sykes tries to sprawl but Janvokski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Janvokski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janvokski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Janvokski prevents Sykes from standing back up.
#SU2#
Janvokski postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sykes to stand up. #T1##TD2#
Janvokski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Sykes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Janvokski instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Janvokski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sykes uses from the top position.
Sykes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Janvokski trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Janvokski working for a triangle but Sykes defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Janvokski working for a triangle but Sykes defends it easily.
Janvokski has Sykes pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Sykes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Janvokski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sykes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Janvokski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Janvokski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Janvokski keeps moving.
Sykes prevents Janvokski from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dewayne Sykes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sykes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2#
Janvokski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sykes throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T3#
Sykes throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lioran Janvokski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Janvokski slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Sykes.
Janvokski looking to control but Sykes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Janvokski goes for an armbar but Sykes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sykes. #ES2#
Janvokski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sykes misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Sykes jumps guard but Janvokski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Janvokski wants to break free but Sykes has control.
Sykes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Janvokski smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Janvokski rushes Sykes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sykes tries to pull guard but Janvokski won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewayne Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sykes pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Janvokski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sykes keeping full guard, as Janvokski tries to pass.
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 Dewayne Sykes will probably get the nod.
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#
Janvokski tries a low kick but Sykes avoids it.#CL2#
Janvokski closes the distance and pushes Sykes back into the cage.
Sykes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Janvokski has had enough of the clinch but Sykes keeps him there for the moment.
Janvokski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Janvokski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Janvokski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sykes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Janvokski has a closed guard, preventing Sykes from standing up.
Sykes throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Janvokski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sykes defends well.
Sykes throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Janvokski wants to sweep here but Sykes controlling him for the moment.
Janvokski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Janvokski keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sykes throws a sloppy head kick
and Janvokski counters with a left and a right that stings Sykes. #TD2#
Janvokski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sykes on his heels. He'll look to pass Sykes's guard now, I'm sure.
Janvokski throws an elbow that misses. Sykes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Janvokski's guard. Nice move by Sykes!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Janvokski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sykes defends well.
Janvokski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Janvokski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sykes wants to stand but Janvokski is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Janvokski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Janvokski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sykes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Janvokski's guard.
Janvokski has his hands on Sykes's head, controlling the position.
Sykes won't allow Janvokski to sweep him here.
Janvokski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Janvokski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sykes lands a couple of digs.
Sykes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Janvokski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Janvokski tries to clinch but Sykes is having none of it. #CL2#
Janvokski drives through and clinches with Sykes against the cage.
Sykes fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Janvokski has Sykes pressed against the cage.
Sykes wants to stall.
Janvokski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Janvokski lands a body shot. #T4##TD2#
Janvokski is trying to trip Sykes. He has hold of a leg but Sykes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Janvokski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sykes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janvokski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Janvokski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Janvokski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Janvokski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Janvokski has gone for a leg lock! Sykes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Janvokski's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Lioran Janvokski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Janvokski 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lioran Janvokski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Pathak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Pathak misses. #CL2#
Pathak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pathak is trying to push Sykes away but Sykes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sykes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pathak smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Pathak closes the distance and clinches.
Sykes prevents Pathak from breaking the clinch.
Sykes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pathak is trying to push Sykes away but Sykes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Sykes successfully pulls guard.
Sykes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Pathak content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sykes has locked up a guillotine! Sykes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pathak is holding on here and Sykes must be using up a lot of energy. Pathak has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sykes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dewayne Sykes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Sykes tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Sykes closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Sykes jumps guard and drags Knize to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in Cozad MMA Helsinki inform me that Knize has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Sykes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knize gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sykes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knize is one step ahead there.
Sykes is trying to control the position but Knize postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knize trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Knize is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sykes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sykes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sykes prevents Knize from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Knize working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sykes. #SU#
Sykes stands and steps away. Knize gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Knize tries to sprawl but Sykes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Knize actively working from the bottom here.
Sykes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Sykes stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Knize looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knize looks winded!
Sykes punching from the bottom.
#T2#
Knize wants to pass to mount but Sykes is defending the position.
Knize is trying to control. Sykes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sykes is defending against the submission attempts here by Knize.
Knize lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Knize is working for a kimura but Sykes is defending it quite comfortably.
Knize stalling away here and it's allowed Sykes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Knize 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.
Knize tries to free his leg and advance position but Sykes is retaining full guard.
Sykes lands an upkick as Knize stands over him.
Knize passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Knize swings around for an armbar but Sykes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Knize's guard.#ES2#
Knize kicks Sykes off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Knize avoids the head kick by Sykes.
#TD2#
Knize closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sykes won't allow Knize to pass to mount.
Sykes wants to control but Knize is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Sykes actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knize trying to control the action but Sykes 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 Dewayne Sykes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Knize shoots in and bounces Sykes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Sykes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Knize presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Sykes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Knize manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Knize shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knize showed some decent athleticism there.
Knize wants to pass to mount but Sykes is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Knize is working for a kimura but Sykes is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sykes landing small, sideways elbows. #T1#
Knize trying to control from half guard but Sykes is working away.
Knize wants to pass to mount but Sykes is defending the position. #SUB2#
Knize is working for a kimura but Sykes is defending it quite comfortably.
Sykes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knize is in close to Sykes's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knize takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Knize forces his way into half guard.
Sykes is refusing to be controlled, as Knize sits in half guard.
Knize might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sykes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knize tries to pass to full mount but Sykes defends it.
Knize is looking to take a break and control but Sykes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sykes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
Knize working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Knize is looking to take a break and control but Sykes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knize lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knize works his way into side control.
Knize is looking to take a break and control but Sykes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sykes is looking to regain half guard here but Knize keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Knize stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Knize looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sykes throws a big counter combination but Knize scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Knize is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sykes's half guard.
Petr Knize has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knize wants to control but Sykes is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Knize is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sykes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knize looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knize seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sykes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knize stalling away here and it's allowed Sykes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sykes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knize on the ground.
Knize trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Knize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Sykes moves into range and clinches up with Knize.#TD#
Sykes gets control of Knize's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sykes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knize with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Knize drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sykes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knize has Sykes in his guard.#REVR#
Knize looking to control.
Sykes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sykes working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Sykes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Sykes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Sykes takes the fight into the clinch.
Sykes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Sykes manages to pull guard.
Knize trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knize wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving.
Knize is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sykes wants to stand and escape but Knize is having none of it.
Knize trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Sykes has his foot on Knize's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knize works his way back into a safe position though.
Sykes keeping moving, preventing Knize from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sykes circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knize.
Knize throws a right and a left that Sykes avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Knize.
Sykes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Knize looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Sykes moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Knize manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Sykes working some strikes from top position.
Sykes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Sykes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sykes digs a good hook to Knize's body.
Knize tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Sykes moves into the clinch successfully.
Knize tries to throw a body punch but Sykes avoids it by throwing Knize back against the cage. #TD#
Sykes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sykes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knize trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Knize is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sykes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sykes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Sykes throws a sloppy strike and Knize has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sykes is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Knize!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Petr Knize!
Petr Knize made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sykes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sykes throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Jones gets the takedown 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. #SU2#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sykes to his feet. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sykes enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sykes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Sykes is keeping the position.
Sykes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sykes being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Sykes and pushes him back against the cage.#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.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Sykes pulls guard effortlessly.
Sykes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sykes, up you get! #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Sykes pulls guard.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Sykes trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Jones pushing down on Sykes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Jones stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4##TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sykes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sykes is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him!
Sykes is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jones trying to control but Sykes is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sykes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sykes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Sykes's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones passes Sykes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones is stalling here. Sykes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sykes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Sykes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones tries to buck Sykes off but Sykes is having none of it.
Sykes working away.#T2#
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Sykes working away.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Sykes drags him back down.#SU#
Sykes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Sykes gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sykes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Sykes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Jones is trying to keep Sykes in close.
#T3#
Sykes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SU#
Sykes stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Sykes is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Sykes instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sykes.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykes looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Sykes throwing strikes but missing.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jupiter Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sykes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sykes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Sykes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Sykes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jupiter Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykes wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jupiter Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a series of punches but Sykes avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sykes.
Jones throws a series of punches but Sykes moves out of range.
Sykes throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sykes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones keeps Sykes at a distance using the push kick. #TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sykes's half guard.#SUB#
Sykes looking for submissions off his back.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Jones trying to control from half guard but Sykes is working away.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sykes is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones tries to clinch but Sykes is having none of it.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sykes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Jones darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Sykes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Sykes throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sykes's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
Jones content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Sykes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Jones stands up from Sykes's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sykes darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Sykes into the cage. #CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Sykes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Sykes tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jupiter Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jupiter Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bundy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sykes's guard.
Bundy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bundy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bundy avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sykes.#SU2#
Bundy stands up.
Marcus Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Bundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bundy scores with a takedown into Sykes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Sykes is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sykes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sykes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SU2#
Bundy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sykes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Bundy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bundy showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Sykes has one foot on Bundy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sykes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bundy comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Sykes stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Bundy is on him like rabid pit bull! Sykes slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Bundy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Pathak moves into the clinch.
Sykes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Pathak breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Pathak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sykes quickly recovers to half guard.
Pathak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Sykes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pathak is just content to waste time from the top position. Sykes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pathak trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom.
Pathak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pathak looks winded!
Sykes trying to keep a closed guard but Pathak is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Sykes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pathak throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sykes's body to avoid the submission. Sykes has instead reached around Pathak's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sykes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dewayne Sykes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sykes or perhaps it was just good defense by Eriksen, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Eriksen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sykes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sykes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sykes can't do much from the bottom here.
Eriksen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sykes to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Eriksen staying calm.#T1#
Eriksen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sykes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sykes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eriksen.
Eriksen wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Eriksen there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eriksen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eriksen wants to take a breather but Sykes is having none of it.
Sykes pushes Eriksen off looking to stand but Eriksen dives back in and keeps control.
Eriksen trying to control the action but Sykes is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Eriksen seems content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Eriksen wants to control but Sykes is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Sykes gets caught napping as Eriksen dives in and scores a takedown. Sykes manages to retain guard.#SU2#
Eriksen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sykes, up you get! #T3##TD2#
Eriksen shoots in and gets a takedown into Sykes's guard.#SU2#
Eriksen gets to his feet - Sykes follows without any prompting.
Sykes tries to clinch up but Eriksen circles away and keeps his distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eriksen!
Sykes is breathing heavily.
Sykes wants to clinch up but Eriksen keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Eriksen gets the takedown into side control.
Sykes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eriksen decides to stand back up.
Kurt Eriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksen tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Eriksen.
#T4##TD2#
Eriksen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Sykes sneaks out the side door and pushes Eriksen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykes blocks a head kick by Eriksen.
Eriksen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dewayne Sykes has been cut.#CL2#
Eriksen has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Sykes decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Eriksen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sykes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eriksen. #TD2#
Eriksen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sykes quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Eriksen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dewayne Sykes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sykes enables Eriksen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sykes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Sykes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Eriksen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Eriksen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykes tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Eriksen manages to pull guard.
Eriksen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eriksen trying to control the position here.
Sykes won't allow Eriksen to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Eriksen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eriksen is breathing heavily.
Sykes postures up in Eriksen's guard and throws a big left but Eriksen blocks it.
Eriksen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sykes. #SUB2#
Sykes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Eriksen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykes with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sykes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sykes throws a big elbow that misses.
Sykes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eriksen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sykes is working Eriksen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sykes landing some decent shots from guard.
Eriksen looking to control.
Sykes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Eriksen closes the distance and pushes Sykes back into the cage.
Sykes keeps control of Eriksen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Eriksen prevents a body shot from Sykes. #BC2#
Eriksen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Sykes scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Sykes gets a clinch.
Sykes jumps guard but Eriksen stands there with Sykes around his waist. Sykes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sykes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eriksen walks away with a smile on his face. Sykes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewayne Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Eriksen forces Sykes back against the cage and clinches.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but Eriksen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sykes tries to pull guard but Eriksen won't allow it.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eriksen to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Eriksen breaks the clinch.
Sykes doesn't manage to clinch there - Eriksen circles away.
#T3#
Eriksen scores with a leg kick.
Sykes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Eriksen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Eriksen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eriksen lands a jab to Sykes's midsection.#TD2#
Sykes gets caught napping as Eriksen dives in and scores a takedown. Sykes manages to retain guard.
Eriksen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sykes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eriksen cracks Sykes with a solid left hand.
Eriksen trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Eriksen is working Sykes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eriksen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sykes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eriksen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eriksen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eriksen forces his way into half guard.
Sykes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Sykes is defending against the submission attempts here by Eriksen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Eriksen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dewayne Sykes's cut.
That's time! Sykes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Eriksen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Sykes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Eriksen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eriksen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sykes. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Eriksen scores with a takedown into Sykes's guard.
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!#SUB#
Eriksen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sykes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eriksen has managed to get both his arms back between Sykes's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eriksen lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Sykes being controlled here, momentarily.
Eriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eriksen stopping the sweep attempt from Sykes.
Eriksen wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Eriksen gets a clinch. #TD2#
Eriksen pulls Sykes into guard.
Sykes wants to stand but Eriksen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eriksen seems keen to control Sykes's posture.
Sykes throwing strikes from guard but Eriksen blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Eriksen has his foot on Sykes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sykes works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Eriksen trying to control the position.
Sykes throwing strikes from guard but Eriksen blocks nicely.
Eriksen wants to stand up but Sykes is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Eriksen keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Eriksen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sykes has one foot on Eriksen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Sykes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eriksen wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving.
Dewayne Sykes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurt Eriksen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eriksen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sykes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kurt Eriksen.
Well Eriksen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Eriksen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Hartmann misses with an uppercut.
Sykes tries to land a front kick but Hartmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sykes shoots for a double leg takedown but Hartmann sprawls well. He's pushed Sykes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Hartmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hartmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykes.
Hartmann connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Dewayne Sykes has been cut.
Sykes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hartmann walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sykes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hartmann swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sykes's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Hartmann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Makela shoots in and gets a takedown into Sykes's guard.
Makela slips nicely into half guard.
Sykes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makela on the ground.
Sykes is trying to control but Makela passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykes tries to escape but Makela is in control.
Sykes striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Makela cracks Sykes with a big elbow.
Makela working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makela is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sykes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sykes is not content to let Makela control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Makela has an Americana. Sykes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Makela is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Makela hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mikko Makela!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sykes has Ruane up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ruane is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sykes can't fight it off and eventually Ruane manages to take the fight to the floor. Sykes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruane is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sykes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ruane frees his head nicely. Oh but Sykes has switched to an armbar! Ruane is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dewayne Sykes!
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