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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1# Spartak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutoborov was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartak. Lutoborov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2# Spartak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lutoborov on his heels. He'll look to pass Lutoborov's guard now, I'm sure. Spartak pushing down on Lutoborov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Lutoborov taking some punishment here, with Spartak in his half guard. #SUB2# Spartak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lutoborov sees it coming and defends easily. Spartak wants to control but Lutoborov is keeping him busy. Spartak moves into full mount! Lutoborov won't be happy about that! Lutoborov tries to hold on but Spartak pushes him away. Spartak landing punches. Lutoborov tries to hold on but Spartak postures up.#SUB2# Spartak is working for a guillotine from mount but Lutoborov frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2# Spartak has isolated one of Lutoborov's arms. Lutoborov looking to fight him off but Spartak twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonid Spartak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1# Lutoborov looks for a takedown but Gurlukovich sprawls well. Gurlukovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gurlukovich tries to clinch up. Gurlukovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Andrei Lutoborov has been cut. Lutoborov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gurlukovich. Gurlukovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lutoborov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Lutoborov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lutoborov lands in his opponent's guard. Gurlukovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Gurlukovich, not yet. Lutoborov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gurlukovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lutoborov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lutoborov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Gurlukovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lutoborov is aware though and is defending well. Lutoborov is in close to Gurlukovich's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gurlukovich wants to stand and escape but Lutoborov is having none of it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gurlukovich is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1# Gurlukovich throwing strikes from guard but Lutoborov blocks nicely. Gurlukovich stopping the sweep attempt from Lutoborov. Gurlukovich wanted to stand there but Lutoborov had control of the position. Gurlukovich being controlled here momentarily. Lutoborov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lutoborov, not yet. #SU# Gurlukovich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lutoborov, up you get! #TD2# Lutoborov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Gurlukovich kicks off Lutoborov and gets to his feet. Gurlukovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gurlukovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Lutoborov, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ivan Gurlukovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Lutoborov.#T2# Gurlukovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Lutoborov looks winded! Lutoborov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A lazy left from Gurlukovich finds it's target. Ivan Gurlukovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Gurlukovich drives through and clinches with Lutoborov against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gurlukovich.
Lutoborov is looking to take this one to the mat. A hook to the body from Gurlukovich.
Gurlukovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gurlukovich lands with a short shot to the head. Gurlukovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gurlukovich digs a right hand into Lutoborov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutoborov's gas tank. Gurlukovich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Gurlukovich presses Lutoborov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gurlukovich. Gurlukovich looking to stall.
Gurlukovich stops a takedown attempt from Lutoborov.
#T3# Gurlukovich is trying to stall.
Gurlukovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gurlukovich lands a hook to the side of the head. Gurlukovich trying to stall but Lutoborov improves his position.
Gurlukovich stops a takedown attempt from Lutoborov.
Gurlukovich presses Lutoborov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lutoborov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gurlukovich is trying to stall.
Gurlukovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A battle for position here, against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Gurlukovich.#CL# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gurlukovich rushes Lutoborov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lutoborov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gurlukovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gurlukovich stops a takedown attempt from Lutoborov.
#T4# Good body shot from Gurlukovich.
Gurlukovich is trying to maintain a safe position but Lutoborov gets an underhook and turns Gurlukovich into the cage. Lutoborov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gurlukovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gurlukovich is looking to control Lutoborov's arms but Lutoborov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gurlukovich has his back to the cage. Gurlukovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lutoborov. Gurlukovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lutoborov is keeping busy. Gurlukovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Good body shot from Gurlukovich.
Gurlukovich is looking to control Lutoborov's arms but Lutoborov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gurlukovich has his back to the cage. Gurlukovich stalling in the clinch but Lutoborov improves position. Gurlukovich can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Gurlukovich stalls. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Gurlukovich. Lutoborov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gurlukovich. Lutoborov looks for a takedown but Gurlukovich sprawls well. Gurlukovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Lutoborov tries to keep at a distance but Gurlukovich has taken the fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Gurlukovich dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andrei Lutoborov's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Lutoborov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gurlukovich on his heels. He'll look to pass Gurlukovich's guard now, I'm sure. Gurlukovich has control of Lutoborov's left arm, preventing Lutoborov from doing any damage. Lutoborov wants to control from the top but Gurlukovich keeps moving. Lutoborov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gurlukovich wants to stand up but Lutoborov is controlling him. Lutoborov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Lutoborov distracts Gurlukovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gurlukovich 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. Gurlukovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lutoborov is one step ahead there. Lutoborov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gurlukovich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Gurlukovich manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Lutoborov is breathing heavily.#T1# Lutoborov is trying to drag Gurlukovich to the mat but Gurlukovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Gurlukovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Lutoborov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gurlukovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ivan Gurlukovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Lutoborov. Gurlukovich is trying to maintain a safe position but Lutoborov gets an underhook and turns Gurlukovich into the cage. Lutoborov goes for a takedown attempt but Gurlukovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gurlukovich tries to clinch but Lutoborov is having none of it. #CL# Gurlukovich drives through and clinches with Lutoborov against the cage.
Gurlukovich lands with a left to the head. Gurlukovich is pressed up against the cage. Lutoborov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gurlukovich down to the mat. Gurlukovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Gurlukovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gurlukovich throws a combination. Lutoborov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2##CL# Gurlukovich pushes Lutoborov up against the cage in a clinch. Gurlukovich pushes Lutoborov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A battle for position here, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Gurlukovich as the two fighters clinch.
Gurlukovich is leaning against Lutoborov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gurlukovich lands a shot to the body. Gurlukovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutoborov backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short left from Gurlukovich. A body shot lands from Gurlukovich.
Stalling in the clinch from Gurlukovich.
Gurlukovich looking to slow down the pace here. Gurlukovich tries to stall but Lutoborov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gurlukovich lands a right hand. Lutoborov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lutoborov takes a shot to the head. Gurlukovich wants to stall.
#T3##TD2# Lutoborov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Gurlukovich gets back to half guard. Lutoborov throwing shots but Gurlukovich is blocking nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gurlukovich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lutoborov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lutoborov's back! Lutoborov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gurlukovich.
Good control from Gurlukovich. Gurlukovich controlling well, preventing Lutoborov from escaping the position.
#SUB# Gurlukovich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lutoborov is defending well though. Gurlukovich let's go of the attempt for now. Lutoborov trying to control the hands but Gurlukovich won't let him. You can see the frustration on Lutoborov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4# Gurlukovich tries to keep control of the position but Lutoborov is staying busy.#SUB# Gurlukovich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lutoborov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lutoborov for a finish. A lull in the action here.
Lutoborov just trying to survive but Gurlukovich is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. 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# Gurlukovich is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lutoborov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Lutoborov just trying to survive but Gurlukovich is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Gurlukovich tries to get the hooks in deep but Lutoborov pushed the leg off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Gurlukovich dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Andrei Lutoborov's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Lutoborov shoots and misses and Gurlukovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lutoborov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Gurlukovich moves into the clinch. Gurlukovich lands a body punch. Gurlukovich is trying to stall.
Gurlukovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gurlukovich lands with a light punch inside. Gurlukovich working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lutoborov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gurlukovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Ivan Gurlukovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Lutoborov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A body shot lands from Gurlukovich.
Gurlukovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutoborov backwards. Gurlukovich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gurlukovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gurlukovich lands an uppercut.#ROC# Lutoborov is rocked! Lutoborov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action! A short right from Gurlukovich on the inside. Lutoborov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gurlukovich finish him? Gurlukovich lands a body punch. #T1# Gurlukovich creates a bit of distance and cracks Lutoborov with a massive left hook! Lutoborov crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Gurlukovich stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Gurlukovich! Ivan Gurlukovich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Lutoborov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Kadyrev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Lutoborov 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. Lutoborov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kadyrev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lutoborov scoring with some ground and pound. Lutoborov 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. Kadyrev is breathing heavily. Lutoborov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kadyrev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Lutoborov sitting in guard, not really doing much. Lutoborov works over Kadyrev with some ground and pound from guard. Lutoborov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Lutoborov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lutoborov with a nice head shot there. Lutoborov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Kadyrev working for a triangle but Lutoborov defends it easily.
Kadyrev has momentary wrist control but Lutoborov slips an elbow through the middle. Lutoborov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lutoborov chips away with some ground and pound.#T2# Lutoborov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Lutoborov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lutoborov landing with the ground and pound. Kadyrev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lutoborov controls the pace. Lutoborov works over Kadyrev with some ground and pound from guard.#T3# Lutoborov controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lutoborov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Lutoborov with a nice head shot there. Lutoborov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kadyrev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lutoborov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Lutoborov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Lutoborov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kadyrev swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lutoborov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lutoborov postures up and lands a big shot to Kadyrev's brow. Lutoborov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Lutoborov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Lutoborov's corner is telling him to maintain position. Lutoborov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lutoborov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lutoborov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lutoborov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Lutoborov 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# Lutoborov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kadyrev tries to avoid it but Lutoborov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kadyrev to the ground. Kadyrev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Lutoborov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kadyrev is trying to defend but Lutoborov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Lutoborov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2# Kadyrev is rocked! Still in half guard, Lutoborov seems content to control. Lutoborov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Oh Kadyrev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Lutoborov lands with a punch from half guard. Lutoborov controlling the action here. Lutoborov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lutoborov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kadyrev quite badly. Kadyrev pulls Lutoborov in close trying to recover. Lutoborov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kadyrev on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kadyrev doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Lutoborov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1# Stephenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Stephenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stephenson tries to clinch up.#TD2# Lutoborov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stephenson was covering up waiting for the punch and Lutoborov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Lutoborov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Lutoborov postures up and lands a big shot to Stephenson's brow. Lutoborov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lutoborov stopping the sweep attempt from Stephenson. Lutoborov stands up over Stephenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Lutoborov sitting in guard, not really doing much. Lutoborov working some strikes from top position. Lutoborov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Lutoborov is stalling in the full guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lutoborov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Lutoborov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Stephenson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stephenson trying to remain calm as Lutoborov controls from the top position. Stephenson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Stephenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lutoborov working the ground and pound from side control. The referee asks Lutoborov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lutoborov prefers to stall for the moment though. Lutoborov working the ground and pound from side control.#T2# Lutoborov lands some shots froms side control. Stephenson is breathing heavily. Lutoborov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Lutoborov working the head and body with strikes. Lutoborov controls the position from side control. Lutoborov is working Stephenson over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC2# Stephenson is rocked! Stephenson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lutoborov dominates the positioning. A big shot lands for Lutoborov! That's hurt Stephenson! Will he recover? Lutoborov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Lutoborov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1# Lutoborov leaves Frazier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lutoborov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frazier. Frazier shoots in but no luck this time. Lutoborov throws out a counter right but Frazier avoids it with no problem.#TD2# Lutoborov looking to score a takedown here. Frazier is defending well but Lutoborov drives through and ends up in Frazier's guard. Lutoborov with a nice head shot there. Frazier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lutoborov is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lutoborov controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Lutoborov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Frazier being controlled here, momentarily. Lutoborov landing with the ground and pound. Lutoborov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Frazier's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Lutoborov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Lutoborov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lutoborov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! You can see the frustration on Wall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lutoborov staying calm. Wall wants to control but Lutoborov postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lutoborov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lutoborov working away. Lutoborov laying and praying for a moment but Wall takes advantage and regains half guard. Lutoborov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lutoborov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wall defending well though. #T1# Wall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lutoborov is working away from the top position though. Lutoborov 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. #CUT2# It looks like Blair Wall has been cut. Lutoborov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Lutoborov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lutoborov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Wall trying to hold on to Lutoborov's head to control him but Lutoborov postures up.
Lutoborov trying to control the pace. Lutoborov scores with a big shot! Wall's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Wall! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Lutoborov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2018 |
#R1# Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Lutoborov keeps it at a distance.#TD2# Lutoborov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lutoborov lands in his opponent's guard. Lutoborov stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lutoborov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Lutoborov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Lutoborov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Lutoborov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lutoborov's corner is telling him to maintain position. More stalling from Lutoborov. Lutoborov preventing the sweep. Lutoborov prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet. #T1# Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Lutoborov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Lutoborov won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lutoborov controlling from the top position. Lutoborov with more of the same as he continues to hold on. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB# Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lutoborov is aware though and is defending well. Lutoborov prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet. Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lutoborov controls the pace. It looks like Lutoborov 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.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Rodriguez really is a fat lump.#TD2# Rodriguez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lutoborov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2# Lutoborov is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lutoborov connects with a couple of short punches. Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily. Lutoborov loads up on a big left hand. Rodriguez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lutoborov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rodriguez can't hide his disappointment, as Lutoborov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Lutoborov!
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