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Event:
Lupe 1 Fame
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Figures scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Havasu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Figures frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Havasu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Havasu tries to get out of the position.
Figures scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Havasu?
Figures working Havasu over with strikes here.
Figures pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Figures controlling the position easily from mount.
Figures putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figures controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Havasu tries to lock up and control but Figures gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Figures with the ground and pound from mount.
Figures sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Figures working Havasu over with strikes here.
Figures content just to control the position here.
It looks like Figures might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2##SUB2#
Figures is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Havasu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Havasu!
Havasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Figures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havasu throws an elbow that misses. Figures uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Havasu's guard. Nice move by Figures!#REVB#
Figures stays in close to Havasu's body and controls the position.
Figures has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Havasu is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Figures controls from within his opponent's guard.
Figures trying to stand up but can't free himself from Havasu's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Figures is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Figures is continuing to stall.
Figures throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Havasu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figures sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Figures throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylon Figures 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#
Havasu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Figures counters with a nice body shot.
Havasu digs a good hook to Figures's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Havasu.
Figures tests Havasu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Havasu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figures is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Havasu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havasu looks for a takedown but Figures sprawls well.
Figures darts in looking for a takedown but Havasu gets double underhooks and turns Figures into the cage.
Havasu shoots in looking for a takedown. Figures tries to sprawl out of it but Havasu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figures manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Figures on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Havasu dives in for a single leg takedown but Figures sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Havasu shoots in but Figures avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Figures takes the fight into the clinch.
Figures is pressed up against the cage. Havasu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Figures down to the mat. Figures avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Havasu throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Figures counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Havasu!
Jaylon Figures has got the better of the ground game so far.
Havasu is trying to control Figures's posture but Figures avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Figures works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Figures takes a little break here. Havasu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Figures is trying to get an arm triangle but Havasu is defending well.
Havasu being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Havasu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Figures wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Figures has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Figures in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Figures takes a little break here. Havasu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Figures 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.
Figures has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Figures working the head and body with strikes.
Figures controlling the position from side mount.
Havasu tries to control but Figures manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figures controlling the position well here. Havasu rolled but Figures kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylon Figures showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Figures closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Havasu did well to prevent Figures getting side control.
Figures sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Havasu is looking to improve his position.
Figures seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Figures.#T1#
Figures tries to pass the half guard into mount. Havasu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Figures is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figures stalling.
Yet more stalling tactics from Figures.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Havasu wants to get back to full guard.
Figures lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Havasu wants to get back to full guard.
Figures keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Figures looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Havasu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Figures is looking to advance position but Havasu won't allow it.
Havasu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Figures lands a nice short elbow.
Figures passes to full mount!
Figures controlling his opponent.
Figures lands a big shot there that rocks Havasu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Havasu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Figures scoring with strikes but Havasu is staying in there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figures is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Havasu is rocked!
Figures with shots to the head and body - Havasu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Havasu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Figures content just to control the position here.
Havasu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Havasu takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Figures's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaylon Figures!
A victorious Jaylon Figures thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Torcida 21 - Payne Vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Figures fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Figures tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Figures.
Sullivan throws a counter combo.
Sullivan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Figures tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sullivan manages to circle out of the way.
Sullivan throws the kick towards the body but Figures avoids it.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Figures is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sullivan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Figures.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Figures.
Figures looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Figures fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Figures ducks under and follows up with a left that Figures also avoids with ease.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan thows a leg kick but Figures checks it #TD#
and Figures counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Figures.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figures slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Figures has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Sullivan wants to stand but Figures is controlling the position.
Figures in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Figures slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Figures wants to get up but he can't break Sullivan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan wants to stand and escape but Figures is having none of it.
Figures works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Figures performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sullivan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Figures.
Figures stops Sullivan from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Sullivan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
Figures feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
Sullivan stalks Figures and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Figures's face. Figures staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Jaylon Figures has been cut.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Figures slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
Figures tries to counter with a takedown but Sullivan is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Figures gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan misses with some punches.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Figures.
Sullivan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Figures.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Figures. #T3#
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Figures has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sullivan after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaylon Figures. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figures.
Figures will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sullivan up against the cage.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Figures wants a takedown.
Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Figures lands a takedown into guard.
Figures loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Figures trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Sullivan pushes Figures off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Figures takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sullivan lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Figures crumples to the floor! Sullivan milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Sullivan!
Jaylon Figures was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight i did not plan to fail, but every failure in my life will help me get better as a fighter.'.
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Event:
Torca Fight Night III
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Manzoni Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Figures.
Manzoni Jr shoots for a takedown but Figures saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manzoni Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Figures moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Figures is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manzoni Jr's half guard.#SUB2#
Manzoni Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Figures.
Figures controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manzoni Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Figures scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Figures controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Manzoni Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figures pulls his head out easily.
Manzoni Jr tries to roll over but Figures keeps him under control.
Figures working the head and body with strikes.
Figures sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Figures is nestled in close to Manzoni Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Figures seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Manzoni Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Figures in particular looking to stall.
Figures knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manzoni Jr on the ground.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manzoni Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figures pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Figures seems content to control.#SUB2#
Manzoni Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manzoni Jr looks winded!
Figures controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Manzoni Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Manzoni Jr taking some punishment here, with Figures in his half guard.
Figures slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Figures lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Figures controlling the action here.
Figures is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Figures content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Figures is working for a submission of some sort.
Figures keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Figures is working for a submission of some sort.
Figures stalling. #SUB2#
Manzoni Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figures pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figures keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylon Figures dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Manzoni Jr with a poor takedown #TD#
and Figures counters with a shoot takedown. Manzoni Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Figures's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at VEGAS Top Team [$550/week][6 ELITE+3 Exceptional] inform us that Manzoni Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Figures's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Manzoni Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figures is aware though and is defending well.
Figures engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Figures has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Figures wants to pass the guard but Manzoni Jr is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manzoni Jr has momentary wrist control but Figures slips an elbow through the middle.
Jaylon Figures overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Manzoni Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Figures engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Figures working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manzoni Jr has a closed guard, preventing Figures from standing up. #SUB2#
Manzoni Jr has his foot on Figures's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figures works his way back into a safe position though.
Manzoni Jr is breathing heavily.
Figures with a nice head shot there.
Figures controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Figures seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manzoni Jr for as long as he can get away with.#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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figures's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Figures with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manzoni Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Figures controls the pace.
Figures with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Manzoni Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figures doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figures manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Figures tries to stand but Manzoni Jr is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Figures's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Manzoni Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Figures looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Manzoni Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figures doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figures manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Figures slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Figures with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Figures showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Figures got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manzoni Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Figures has managed to get both his arms back between Manzoni Jr's legs - danger averted.
Figures engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figures is in close to Manzoni Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Manzoni Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Figures is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Manzoni Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylon Figures dominated that second round.
That's time! Figures's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manzoni Jr goes for a double leg but Figures avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Figures continues to drive forward.
Claudio Manzoni Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figures misses with an uppercut. Manzoni Jr saw that one coming.#CL#
Figures gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Manzoni Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Figures is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Manzoni Jr to the mat. Manzoni Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Figures wants to pass the guard but Manzoni Jr is keeping the position.
Figures is in close to Manzoni Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Manzoni Jr looking for subs off his back but Figures has passed one foot through into half guard.
Figures is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manzoni Jr can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Manzoni Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Manzoni Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figures drops an elbow to the side of Manzoni Jr's head. #T1#
Figures content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Manzoni Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Figures slows the pace down in half guard.
Figures uses his free foot to push down on Manzoni Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Manzoni Jr.
Figures landing strikes, looking to finish!
Figures scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manzoni Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Figures looking to control and managing it successfully.
Figures continues to stall.#T2#
Figures fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Figures connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Figures controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Manzoni Jr gets back to half guard.
Manzoni Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Manzoni Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Figures escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Figures!
Manzoni Jr is trying to escape the position but Figures is controlling the position.
Figures advances to mount.
Figures cracks Manzoni Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Figures controlling the position easily from mount.
Manzoni Jr is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Figures takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Figures cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manzoni Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Figures tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Figures lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Manzoni Jr is rocked!
Figures dominating with strikes here.
Manzoni Jr is still in real trouble! Can Figures finish him?
Manzoni Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Figures lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figures scoring with strikes but Manzoni Jr is staying in there.
A big strike lands for Figures! That's really hurt Manzoni Jr and he's turned his back - Figures keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Figures jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaylon Figures!
A very excited looking Jaylon Figures made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Claudio Manzoni Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I can do better, shit can happened. Torcida gimme a Rematch plz'.
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Event:
Torcida 7 - Irago Vs Martel
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Figures shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Figures clinches up with Erickson and pushes him back against the cage.
Erickson tries for a takedown but Figures manages to get underhooks.
Erickson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Figures is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Figures tightens his grip and picks Erickson up, before dumping him to the ground. Erickson manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Figures must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Erickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Figures is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figures being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Figures in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Figures content to stall in guard here.
Figures looking to sit in guard and control but Erickson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figures can do anything to dispel that myth.
Erickson trying to control but Figures is working from the bottom.
Erickson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Figures wants to sweep here but Erickson controlling him for the moment. #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.
Erickson trying to control but Figures is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Figures had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erickson defends it easily.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Figures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Erickson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Figures quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Figures on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Erickson is looking to take a break and control but Figures is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Erickson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Figures defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Erickson connects with a nice short shot to Figures's temple.
Erickson is nestled in close to Figures, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Erickson 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.
Erickson wants to control but Figures is keeping him busy.
Erickson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Figures with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Erickson working the head and body with strikes.
Erickson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Erickson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4##SUB#
Erickson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figures missing with punches from the bottom.
Figures on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Figures trying to control from the bottom.
Erickson winds up and cracks Figures with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figures is refusing to be controlled, as Erickson sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figures looks winded!
Erickson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Erickson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Erickson tries to land a leg kick but Figures saw it coming and moves away.
Erickson shoots in for a double leg but Figures sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Figures stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erickson is defended easily by Figures.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigmund Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figures has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Erickson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Erickson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Erickson tries to move to mount but Figures blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figures defending against the ground and pound.
Figures is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Erickson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Erickson looks to land a strike but Figures avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Erickson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Figures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Figures working for a triangle but Erickson defends it easily.
Figures is breathing heavily.
Erickson connects with a couple of short punches.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Figures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erickson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Figures's head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figures utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erickson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erickson lands a couple of digs.
Erickson looking to sit in guard and control but Figures gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Erickson controls Figures momentarily but Figures frees himself.
Erickson is adopting a defensive guard.
Erickson wants to control the position but Figures says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Erickson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Erickson.
Sigmund Erickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Erickson pulls Figures in close to prevent any damage.
Erickson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Erickson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Figures looking to pass the guard.
Figures trying to control the position from guard on top but Erickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erickson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Figures slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Figures fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Erickson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Figures did well to prevent Erickson getting side control.
Figures blocking the ground and pound attempt from Erickson.
Figures is not content to let Erickson control the position.
Erickson drops an elbow to the side of Figures's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erickson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Erickson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Erickson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figures keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Erickson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Figures wants to clinch.
Erickson throws a chopping leg kick but Figures manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erickson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Figures.
Erickson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Figures swivels and escapes.
Erickson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Figures is fending him off so far but Erickson persists. Nope, Figures circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaylon Figures is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figures shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Figures shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Erickson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Erickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Figures is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Figures takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figures has momentary wrist control but Erickson slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Erickson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Figures trying to control the position.
Erickson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Figures looking to control.
Erickson trying to control but Figures is working from the bottom.
Erickson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erickson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Erickson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Erickson connects with a couple of short punches.
Erickson advances position into side control!
Erickson working the ground and pound from side control.
Erickson is chipping away with strikes.
Erickson lands a nice forearm strike.
Erickson lands some shots froms side control.
Erickson trying to control the action but Figures is working from the bottom.
Erickson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Figures to see if he's OK.
Erickson working the head with strikes. #T3#
Figures is letting Erickson control him for a moment.
Erickson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figures can do to turn this around?
Erickson is looking to take a break and control but Figures is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erickson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Figures some visible discomfort.
Erickson cracks Figures with a big right hand but Figures just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Erickson is looking to take a break and control but Figures is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Figures takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Erickson controls the position.
Figures tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sigmund Erickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Figures being controlled for a moment.
Erickson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigmund Erickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Erickson, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigmund Erickson!
The defeated Jaylon Figures had this to say: 'Tonight i did not plan to fail, but every failure in my life will help me get better as a fighter.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Kilbach scores with a jab to the head.
Figures looks to clinch
and Kilbach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Figures takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilbach is looking to clinch.
As Kilbach tries to get set, Figures tries to push him back and clinch up but Kilbach manages to avoid the attempt.
Sammmy Kilbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilbach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilbach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Figures takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#
Figures is rocked!
Kilbach drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Figures's head, knocking him out cold! Kilbach is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammmy Kilbach!
In defeat, Jaylon Figures stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight i did not plan to fail, but every failure in my life will help me get better as a fighter.'.
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