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Event:
QFC Tournament 823 Round 3
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Mitrikis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramic did well to prevent Mitrikis getting side control.
Mitrikis prevents Ramic from standing back up.
Ramic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mitrikis.
Mitrikis controlling the action here.
Mitrikis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mitrikis trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mitrikis wants to free his trapped foot but Ramic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mitrikis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mitrikis seems to be working for a kimura but Ramic defends the submission attempt.
Mitrikis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramic is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Ramic misses.
Nice jab there from Ramic.
Ramic throws a looping overhand right but Mitrikis ducks down to avoid it.
Mitrikis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramic.#TD#
Mitrikis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramic wants to get back to his feet but Mitrikis drags him back down.
Ramic wants to get back to his feet but Mitrikis is dominant here and he's now got Ramic's back!
Mitrikis controlling from the back.
Mitrikis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramic for as long as he can get away with.
Mitrikis has Ramic flattened out and is raining down punches. #T3#
Mitrikis scores with punches to the body. #SUB#
Ramic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mitrikis keeps control of the position easily here as Ramic tries to buck him off.
Ramic wants to get back to his feet.
Mitrikis has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ramic. #T4#
Mitrikis is working the ground and pound. Can Ramic escape?
Mitrikis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ramic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mitrikis is persistently looking for the submission but Ramic is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speka Mitrikis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ramic throws the left hand but Mitrikis avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Mitrikis instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mitrikis breaks the clinch.
Ramic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Mitrikis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mitrikis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Mitrikis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramic is pushing Mitrikis's head away, looking to escape. Mitrikis manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitrikis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Speka Mitrikis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Mitrikis is looking to take a break and control but Ramic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mitrikis working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Mitrikis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitrikis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramic is pushing Mitrikis's head away, looking to escape. Mitrikis manages to hold on to the position though.
Mitrikis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramic can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mitrikis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mitrikis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mitrikis tries to get to his feet but Ramic is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mitrikis in his guard.
Mitrikis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramic wants to stand and escape but Mitrikis is having none of it. #T3#
Mitrikis stays in close to Ramic's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramic loads up on a big right hand but Mitrikis slips the punch.
Ramic throws a sloppy head kick and Mitrikis moves out of range easily.
Ramic throws an overhand right that lands on Mitrikis's shoulder, as Mitrikis tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Ramic.
Ramic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitrikis swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Mitrikis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramic working aggressively here.
#TD#
Mitrikis pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Mitrikis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Mitrikis working for a triangle but Ramic defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramic wanted to stand there but Mitrikis had control of the position.
Mitrikis wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitrikis is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Ramic stands and steps away. Mitrikis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mitrikis slips under a jab from Ramic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramic enables Mitrikis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Mitrikis stops Ramic from standing up.
Mitrikis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speka Mitrikis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mitrikis goes for a double leg but Ramic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramic continues to drive forward.#CL#
Mitrikis pushes Ramic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mitrikis has Ramic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitrikis controls his hands.
#BC#
Mitrikis breaks from the clinch.
Ramic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mitrikis on the side of the head.
Ramic misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Mitrikis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Mitrikis breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitrikis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramic looks to throw the jab but Mitrikis is out of range.
Mitrikis tries to counter by clinching up but Ramic breaks away and moves out of range.
Ramic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mitrikis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mitrikis scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Mitrikis is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitrikis slips a jab from Ramic.
Tarik Ramic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitrikis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Mitrikis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ramic. No joy for Mitrikis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speka Mitrikis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crack! A monster head kick from Ramic and Mitrikis falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ramic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tarik Ramic!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 823 Round 2
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Mitrikis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Pinguin counters by clinching up.
Pinguin jumps guard but Mitrikis stands there with Pinguin around his waist. Pinguin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Mitrikis breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mitrikis. No joy for Pinguin on that attempt.
Pinguin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tolik Pinguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mitrikis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pinguin did well to prevent Mitrikis getting side control.
Mitrikis working over Pinguin with some ground and pound. Pinguin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU2#
Mitrikis decides to stand up. #TD2#
Mitrikis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mitrikis lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitrikis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Pinguin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mitrikis passes into side control.
Mitrikis controls the position.
Pinguin can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitrikis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SU2#
Mitrikis decides to stand back up. Mitrikis steps back and let's Pinguin get back to his feet.#CL2#
Mitrikis closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mitrikis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Pinguin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##TD2#
Mitrikis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinguin wants to get back to his feet.
Mitrikis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mitrikis wants to get back to his feet.
Mitrikis is pressing down on Pinguin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinguin is holding on for now.
Pinguin wants to improve his position but Mitrikis is controlling well.
#T3#
Mitrikis drops an elbow to the side of Pinguin's head. #ROC2#
Pinguin is rocked!#SU2#
Mitrikis stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Mitrikis closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mitrikis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pinguin regains guard immediately.
Oh Pinguin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinguin has momentary wrist control but Mitrikis slips an elbow through the middle.
Mitrikis gets to his feet and stands over Pinguin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pinguin felt that one! Mitrikis unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pinguin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Speka Mitrikis!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 823 Round 1
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Roka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roka.
Roka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Roka tries to keep at a distance but Mitrikis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roka wants to stall.
#TD#
Mitrikis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roka controlling from the top position.
Mitrikis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitrikis tries to strike from the bottom.
Roka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Mitrikis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roka manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Roka has his foot on Mitrikis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitrikis works his way back into a safe position though.
Mitrikis won't allow Roka to sweep him here.
Roka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roka has a closed guard, preventing Mitrikis from standing up.
Roka working a defensive guard here.
Mitrikis wants to get up but he can't break Roka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mitrikis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mitrikis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roka looks to land a body kick but Mitrikis moved away.
Mitrikis blocks a head kick by Roka.
Mitrikis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mitrikis throws a sloppy head kick and Roka moves out of range easily.
Roka dives in for a single leg takedown but Mitrikis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitrikis feinted with a counter takedown.
Roka with a poor takedown #CL#
and Mitrikis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mitrikis.
Mitrikis managing to block the knees to the body from Roka.
Roka jumps guard but Mitrikis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Speka Mitrikis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atra Roka.
Mitrikis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Mitrikis pulls Roka into guard.
Roka throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Mitrikis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Roka wants to stand but Mitrikis is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Mitrikis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mitrikis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roka wants to pass the guard but Mitrikis is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roka is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitrikis has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mitrikis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitrikis sprawls well. Mitrikis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roka gets slowly back to his feet.
Roka has a takedown stuffed.
Mitrikis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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 Speka Mitrikis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Roka fails with a takedown attempt.
Roka looks for a takedown but Mitrikis sprawls well.#TD#
Mitrikis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitrikis content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitrikis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Roka wants to get back to his feet but Mitrikis passes into half guard.
Mitrikis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roka is looking to control Mitrikis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roka avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Roka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mitrikis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2##BC#
Mitrikis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roka misses with a hook.
Mitrikis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Mitrikis clinches up against the cage.
Mitrikis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roka to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Mitrikis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mitrikis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mitrikis keeping moving, preventing Roka from controlling successfully.
Mitrikis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitrikis working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Mitrikis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mitrikis looking to control.
Roka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitrikis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roka pushing down on Mitrikis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mitrikis is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitrikis is staying active underneath Roka, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mitrikis trying to control here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mitrikis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Speka Mitrikis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roka tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitrikis is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Mitrikis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roka!
Mitrikis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roka is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speka Mitrikis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Roka tries to keep at a distance but Mitrikis has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Roka manages to break the clinch.
Roka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitrikis.
Mitrikis keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitrikis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mitrikis shoots for a takedown but Roka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitrikis.
Roka shoots in and drives through. Mitrikis sprawls well.
Mitrikis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roka manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roka misses with a low kick.
Roka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitrikis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitrikis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roka.#TD#
Mitrikis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roka to the ground. Mitrikis is now in Roka's guard.#T1#
Mitrikis trying to control the position from guard on top but Roka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitrikis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mitrikis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mitrikis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roka for as long as he can get away with.
Roka keeping moving, preventing Mitrikis from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitrikis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitrikis won't allow Roka to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitrikis as he avoids it easily.
Speka Mitrikis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atra Roka.
Roka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Roka tries to sprawl but Mitrikis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mitrikis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roka keeps working.
It looks like Mitrikis is going to stand back up.
#T3#
Mitrikis prevents Roka from improving his position.
Mitrikis controlling the pace.
Mitrikis is thwarting Roka's attempts to control the position.
Mitrikis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roka is trying to maintain the position but Mitrikis is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roka swinging wildly here.
Roka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roka enables Mitrikis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roka wants to get back to his feet but Mitrikis passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Mitrikis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Roka controls his leg.
Mitrikis is taking a breather. Roka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mitrikis is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Speka Mitrikis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mitrikis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Speka Mitrikis!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Speka Mitrikis!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Speka Mitrikis!
Speka Mitrikis wins by unanimous decision!
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