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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Vikkus avoids the body shot from Greaves.
#CL2#
Vikkus moves into the clinch successfully.
Vikkus stalling against the cage.
Greaves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Greaves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vikkus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Greaves breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Greaves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Vikkus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vikkus tries to sprawl but Greaves drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Vikkus pushes Greaves off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vikkus shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Greaves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vikkus sprawls well. Vikkus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greaves gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Greaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greaves lands a right hook to the body.
Vikkus throws a sloppy head kick and Greaves moves out of range easily. #TD#
Greaves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vikkus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greaves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greaves's back!
Greaves is breathing heavily.
Vikkus keeps control of the position easily here as Greaves tries to buck him off.
Vikkus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vikkus punches the canvas rather than the man. #T2#
Greaves wants to get back to his feet.
Vikkus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Greaves's body.
#SUB2#
Vikkus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Greaves defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Greaves is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3#
Vikkus has good solid back control here. #ES#
Greaves manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Greaves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vikkus.
Vikkus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greaves. #CL2#
Vikkus clinches.
Greaves trying to control the position but instead, Vikkus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greaves into the cage.#T4##BC#
Greaves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greaves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vikkus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vikkus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greaves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rick Greaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vikkus leaves Greaves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eobard Vikkus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Greaves fails with a takedown attempt.
Vikkus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greaves as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Greaves closes the distance and pushes Vikkus back into the cage.
Vikkus jumps guard but Greaves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greaves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Greaves breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Greaves pushes Vikkus up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vikkus avoids the elbow strike from Greaves, against the cage.
#TD2#
Vikkus pulls Greaves into guard.
Greaves wants to control from the top but Vikkus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vikkus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Greaves throwing strikes but missing.
Greaves throwing strikes from guard but Vikkus blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vikkus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Greaves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vikkus, up you get! #CL2#
Vikkus rushes Greaves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Vikkus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vikkus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Greaves stops Vikkus from standing up. #T2##SUB2#
Vikkus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vikkus is trying to keep Greaves in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vikkus is breathing heavily.
Greaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Vikkus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vikkus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vikkus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Vikkus throwing short punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greaves leaves Vikkus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Vikkus looks to move away, Greaves throws a big counter combo but Vikkus just gets out of the way.
Rick Greaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eobard Vikkus.#CL#
Greaves drives through and clinches with Vikkus against the cage.
Vikkus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greaves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vikkus keeps control of Greaves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greaves misses with some punches.
Greaves tries to break the clinch but Vikkus is controlling the position. #BC2#
Vikkus manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Greaves shoots in and gets a takedown into Vikkus's guard.
Greaves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greaves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vikkus wants to get back to his feet but Greaves passes into half guard.
Vikkus scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Greaves manages to mount him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greaves raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Greaves dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vikkus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greaves defends it nicely.
Greaves throws a nice looking combination but Vikkus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greaves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vikkus.#TD#
Greaves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vikkus's half guard.#SUB#
Greaves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greaves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Vikkus is pressing down on Greaves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vikkus is trying to control the position but Greaves postures up. #SUB2#
Vikkus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greaves defends it easily.
Vikkus keeping full guard, as Greaves tries to pass.
Greaves controls from within his opponent's guard. #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.
Vikkus has Greaves pulled in close to control his posture.
Greaves wants to control from the top but Vikkus keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greaves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vikkus.
Vikkus tries to clinch
and Greaves counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Greaves looking to score a takedown here. Vikkus is defending well but Greaves drives through and ends up in Vikkus's guard.#ES2#
Vikkus kicks Greaves off and gets to his feet.
Greaves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vikkus pinned against the cage. Vikkus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vikkus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Vikkus shoots for a takedown but Greaves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rick Greaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eobard Vikkus.
Greaves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vikkus shoots in for a takedown but Greaves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vikkus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Greaves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Greaves wants to control from the top but Vikkus keeps moving.
Vikkus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greaves manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Greaves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vikkus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SU2#
Vikkus stands up from Greaves's guard - Vikkus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vikkus fails with a takedown attempt.
Greaves feints a jab promting Vikkus to slip. Greaves then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vikkus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Greaves leaves Vikkus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Greaves digs a good body shot into Vikkus's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Greaves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greaves 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Greaves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Vikkus moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Vikkus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but Vikkus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schultz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vikkus's waist but Vikkus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schultz off to one side. #CL2#
Vikkus darts in and clinches Schultz up against the cage.#TD2#
Vikkus jumps guard and drags Schultz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vikkus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vikkus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Schultz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vikkus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz wants to get up but he can't break Vikkus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vikkus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vikkus working for submissions but it's allowed Schultz to get to half guard.
#T1#
Schultz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Schultz is working for a kimura but Vikkus is defending it quite comfortably.
Schultz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Schultz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Vikkus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Vikkus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?#T3#
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Vikkus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working. #SU2#
Vikkus stands up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vikkus. Schultz shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Vikkus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##TD2#
Vikkus pulls guard effortlessly.
Schultz tries to stand but Vikkus is controlling from the bottom.
Vikkus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vikkus wants to get back to his feet but Schultz passes into half guard.
Vikkus is looking to improve his position.
Schultz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vikkus is looking to escape.
Schultz drops an elbow to the side of Vikkus's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eobard Vikkus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Vikkus gets a double leg takedown into Schultz's guard.
Vikkus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schultz has his hands on Vikkus's head, controlling the position.
Vikkus tries to stand but Schultz is controlling from the bottom.
Vikkus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz is pulling down on Vikkus's head to control his posture.
Vikkus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Schultz controls the position for a moment.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Vikkus trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
Vikkus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Vikkus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schultz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vikkus but great work by Schultz.
Vikkus is looking for a sweep.
Schultz trying to control the position but Vikkus is working away. #SUB#
Schultz tries for a kimura but Vikkus is defending well. #SUB#
Schultz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Schultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vikkus tries to improve position but can't.
Vikkus is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
Vikkus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Schultz wants to work for an arm triangle but Vikkus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vikkus is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vikkus is trying to stand up here but Schultz is controlling him well.
Schultz not doing much here.
Vikkus is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Schultz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vikkus is just riding it out for now. Schultz eventually gives up the hold.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eobard Vikkus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Vikkus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vikkus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schultz is proving hard to escape from.
Schultz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vikkus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vikkus controls the pace.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Vikkus from controlling successfully.
Vikkus being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Vikkus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schultz is proving hard to escape from.
Schultz pulls Vikkus in close to his closed guard and prevents Vikkus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vikkus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schultz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vikkus avoids it really well and circles away.
Vikkus wants to clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Vikkus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schultz to the ground. Vikkus is now in Schultz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is adopting a defensive guard.
Vikkus trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Vikkus being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Schultz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vikkus throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schultz pulls Vikkus in close to his closed guard and prevents Vikkus from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vikkus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
Vikkus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eobard Vikkus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vikkus lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Schultz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vikkus on his heels. He'll look to pass Vikkus's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Vikkus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Vikkus drives through with a takedown into Schultz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vikkus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schultz trying to control the position here.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Eobard Vikkus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eobard Vikkus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vikkus 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eobard Vikkus!
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