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Event:
The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Doumbe tries to clinch up but Yaj circles away and keeps his distance.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doumbe manages to avoid it.
Doumbe moves in looking to clinch but Yaj pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Yaj misses its target.
Yaj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yaj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doumbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doumbe.
Yaj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doumbe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Yaj.
Doumbe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yaj defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe throws a sloppy head kick
and Yaj counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Doumbe misses
and Yaj counters with a right hand to the body.
Yaj lands a nice shot to the body.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body. Doumbe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Doumbe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yaj to score with a decent uppercut.
Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doumbe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yaj defends it nicely.
Good exchange - Yaj coming out on top.
Doumbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yaj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yaj is looking to wear down Doumbe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doumbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.#T2#
Yaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yaj wants it to stay on the feet.
Doumbe with a poor takedown
and Yaj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doumbe looks winded!
Doumbe walks into a straight right hand from Yaj.
Doumbe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yaj circles away.
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ilya Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doumbe.
Yaj scores with a nice right hand.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Doumbe wants to clinch
and Yaj counters with a nice body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Yaj. No joy for Doumbe on that attempt.
Doumbe wants to clinch up but Yaj keeps it at a distance.
Yaj jabs at Doumbe's body.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj sets himself, and Doumbe steps forward looking for the clinch! Yaj avoids it this time.#T3#
Yaj lands with a hook. Doumbe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A right-left combo lands from Yaj. #ROC#
Doumbe is rocked!
Yaj stuns Doumbe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doumbe is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Cyriac Doumbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj connects with a superb combination that knocks Doumbe out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Yaj before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Doumbe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilya Yaj!
An out of breath Ilya Yaj thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Doumbe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wharerau's waist but Wharerau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doumbe off to one side.
It looked like Wharerau was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wharerau looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wharerau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doumbe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wharerau misses with a combination
and Doumbe counters with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Wharerau. No joy for Doumbe on that attempt.
Wharerau misses with a double jab
enabling Doumbe to counter with a crisp jab.
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt.
Eruera Wharerau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.#CL2#
Wharerau gets tackled into the cage by Doumbe. Doumbe maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Wharerau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Wharerau won't allow it.
Doumbe effectively controlling the action here.
Doumbe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wharerau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wharerau to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Doumbe manages to break the clinch.
Wharerau lands a nice hook to Doumbe's body. Doumbe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Doumbe has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Doumbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wharerau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doumbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wharerau throws a big counter combination but Doumbe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Doumbe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wharerau did well to prevent Doumbe getting side control.
Wharerau is trying to escape back to his feet but Doumbe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here as Doumbe stalls from top position.
Doumbe misses with the ground and pound.
Wharerau is not content to let Doumbe control the position.
Doumbe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wharerau gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wharerau blocking the ground and pound.
Doumbe controlling from the full mount.
Doumbe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SU2#
Doumbe get's back to his feet.
Doumbe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Doumbe duly obliges.
Wharerau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Doumbe drives through and clinches with Wharerau against the cage.
Wharerau tries to circle away but Doumbe has him pinned against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Doumbe manages to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doumbe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wharerau is one step ahead there.
Wharerau being controlled here momentarily.
Doumbe trying to keep a closed guard but Wharerau is proving a slippery customer.
Wharerau has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doumbe is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Doumbe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wharerau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Doumbe closes the distance and clinches.
Doumbe has Wharerau pressed against the cage, preventing Wharerau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doumbe prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch.
Doumbe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doumbe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wharerau.
Doumbe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wharerau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doumbe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Doumbe clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Doumbe decides to pull guard.
Wharerau wants to stand but Doumbe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Doumbe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wharerau manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Doumbe 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.
Wharerau wants to get back to his feet but Doumbe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doumbe throws a big right hand that misses.
Doumbe forces his way into half guard.
Doumbe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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.
Doumbe trying to mount his opponent but Wharerau defends it.
Doumbe controlling the action here. #T3#
Doumbe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doumbe is trying to control. Wharerau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Doumbe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wharerau sees it coming and defends easily.
Doumbe sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doumbe is defended easily by Wharerau.
It looked like Wharerau was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#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.
Wharerau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doumbe wants to clinch.#CL2#
Doumbe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doumbe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wharerau is defending well for now.#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wharerau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doumbe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe shoots in and drives through. Wharerau sprawls well.
Eruera Wharerau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Wharerau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doumbe.
Cyriac Doumbe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wharerau slaps away a takedown attempt from Doumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Doumbe shoots in for a double leg but Wharerau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doumbe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wharerau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doumbe.
Doumbe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doumbe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wharerau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wharerau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No joy there for Wharerau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wharerau misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wharerau slaps away a takedown attempt from Doumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eruera Wharerau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Doumbe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wharerau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wharerau misses with a series of wild punches.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but Wharerau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doumbe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wharerau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Doumbe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wharerau defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Wharerau misses.
Doumbe wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Doumbe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wharerau stops a takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Doumbe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wharerau is trying to break free.
Doumbe prevents Wharerau from breaking the clinch.
Wharerau is trying to break the clinch but Doumbe has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch.
Wharerau throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Doumbe counters by clinching up. #T3#
Doumbe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wharerau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wharerau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wharerau is trying to force a seperation but Doumbe has the dominant position.#BC2#
Doumbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doumbe misses with a takedown attempt - Wharerau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doumbe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wharerau.
Eruera Wharerau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Doumbe clinches with his opponent.
Wharerau is looking to break free of the clinch but Doumbe has double underhooks.
Wharerau prevents the takedown attempt.
Doumbe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wharerau smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Wharerau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wharerau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doumbe.
Nice sprawl there from Wharerau as Doumbe shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Wharerau as Doumbe shoots in.
Wharerau throws a right hand that Doumbe ducks under and follows up with a left that Doumbe also avoids with ease.
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wharerau paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Doumbe pushes Wharerau up against the cage in a clinch.
Wharerau is trying to break the clinch but Doumbe is controlling him.
Wharerau being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wharerau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eruera Wharerau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyriac Doumbe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doumbe taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eruera Wharerau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doumbe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyriac Doumbe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Wharerau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wharerau looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wharerau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doumbe.
Wharerau is looking for a counter combo.
Doumbe slips a jab and a cross from Wharerau.
Eruera Wharerau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doumbe is looking to slow Wharerau down with leg kicks.
Doumbe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wharerau pinned against the cage. Wharerau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wharerau misses with a double jab.
Doumbe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doumbe.
Eruera Wharerau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wharerau throws a right hand that Doumbe ducks under and follows up with a left that Doumbe also avoids with ease.
Wharerau misses with a combination
and Doumbe counters with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Doumbe rushes Wharerau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wharerau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doumbe.
#BC2#
Doumbe manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Doumbe instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Doumbe successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doumbe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Doumbe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Doumbe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doumbe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Doumbe is keen to just control but Wharerau is a slippery customer.
Doumbe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Doumbe wants to pass the guard but Wharerau is defending well. #T3#
Doumbe is keen to just control but Wharerau is a slippery customer.#SU2#
Doumbe stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wharerau to get to his feet. #CL2#
Doumbe instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Doumbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Doumbe moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Doumbe pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Doumbe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wharerau trying to control the position from guard on top but Doumbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Doumbe is looking for a triangle but Wharerau pushes his legs off easily.
Wharerau wants to stand but Doumbe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Doumbe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Doumbe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wharerau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doumbe's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doumbe pulls Wharerau in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wharerau misses with the combination.
Doumbe closes the distance and clinches up with Wharerau, looking for a takedown. Doumbe pushes Wharerau against the cage but Wharerau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wharerau stuffs the takedown.
Doumbe scores with a three punch combo!
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eruera Wharerau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Doumbe has a takedown stuffed.
Wharerau misses with a double jab.
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wharerau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Doumbe closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Doumbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wharerau slaps away a takedown attempt from Doumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doumbe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doumbe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wharerau eats them both and turns towards Doumbe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Wharerau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wharerau wants it to stay on the feet.
Doumbe shoots in but Wharerau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doumbe dodges the punch combination from Wharerau.
Doumbe tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Doumbe clinches with his opponent.
Doumbe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Wharerau has him pressed against the cage.
Doumbe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doumbe is trying to drag Wharerau to the mat but Wharerau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wharerau can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Wharerau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doumbe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wharerau as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Doumbe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wharerau tries to break the clinch but Doumbe is controlling the position.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Wharerau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wharerau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doumbe walks away with a smile on his face. Wharerau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Doumbe clinches up against the cage.
Wharerau being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Doumbe pulls guard. #T3#
Doumbe trying to control the position.
Doumbe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doumbe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Doumbe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doumbe, not yet.
Wharerau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doumbe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doumbe has a closed guard, preventing Wharerau from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Doumbe is looking to stand up but Wharerau isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wharerau throws a combination that misses
and Doumbe counters with an outside leg kick.
Doumbe goes for a double leg but Wharerau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wharerau continues to drive forward.
Eruera Wharerau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wharerau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wharerau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doumbe closes the distance and clinches up with Wharerau, looking for a takedown. Doumbe pushes Wharerau against the cage but Wharerau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eruera Wharerau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doumbe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doumbe looks for a takedown but Wharerau sprawls well.
Nice shot by Wharerau.
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wharerau slaps away a takedown attempt from Doumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyriac Doumbe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wharerau misses with a two punch combination.
Wharerau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Doumbe rushes Wharerau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch.
Doumbe shoots in looking for a takedown but Wharerau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doumbe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Wharerau. No joy for Doumbe on that attempt. #CL2#
Doumbe clinches up with Wharerau and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Doumbe manages to break the clinch.
Doumbe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wharerau appears to be looking for a big counter.
Eruera Wharerau is winning the standup battle so far.
Wharerau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doumbe circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wharerau throws a nice looking combination but Doumbe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doumbe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wharerau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eruera Wharerau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.#CL2#
Doumbe rushes Wharerau and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wharerau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wharerau wants it to stay on the feet.
Wharerau stuffs the takedown.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wharerau as he jumps to the side.
Doumbe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doumbe wants to counter the offense by Wharerau and move into the clinch position.
Wharerau misses with a double jab
and Doumbe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Doumbe avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Wharerau keeps the fight on the outside.
Doumbe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wharerau avoids it really well and circles away.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wharerau misses with a double jab.
Wharerau throws a hook but Doumbe avoids it easily.
Doumbe tries to clinch there but Wharerau circles away.
Doumbe fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Wharerau.
Wharerau slaps away a takedown attempt from Doumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Wharerau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Doumbe slips a jab and a cross from Wharerau.
Wharerau swats away the attempt to clinch by Doumbe.
Doumbe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doumbe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wharerau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doumbe scores with a head kick.
Wharerau throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Doumbe closes the distance and clinches up with Wharerau, looking for a takedown. Doumbe pushes Wharerau against the cage but Wharerau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doumbe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wharerau's head.
Wharerau misses with a double jab
and Doumbe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wharerau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Doumbe.
Wharerau throws a series of punches but Doumbe moves out of range.
Wharerau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wharerau tries to bum rush Doumbe with a series of wild strikes but Doumbe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doumbe shoots in and drives through. Wharerau sprawls well.
Wharerau misses with a combination
and Doumbe counters with a left and a right that stings Wharerau.
Some wild striking there from Wharerau.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eruera Wharerau.
I think Doumbe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyriac Doumbe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Solleyappan connects with a looping right hand.
Doumbe looks for a takedown but Solleyappan sprawls well.
Doumbe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Solleyappan. That did some damage!
Solleyappan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Solleyappan fails with a takedown attempt.
Doumbe wants to counter the offense by Solleyappan and move into the clinch position.
Doumbe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solleyappan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Solleyappan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Doumbe trying to hold on to Solleyappan's head to control him but Solleyappan postures up.
Solleyappan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doumbe is pressing down on Solleyappan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Solleyappan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doumbe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doumbe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Doumbe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doumbe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doumbe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solleyappan working a defensive guard here.
Doumbe controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Solleyappan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solleyappan is trying to keep Doumbe in close.
Solleyappan is looking to stand up but Doumbe isn't so interested in that idea.
Doumbe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solleyappan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doumbe wants to pass the guard but Solleyappan is keeping the position.#T3#
Doumbe passes into half guard.
Solleyappan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doumbe.
Doumbe throwing shots but Solleyappan is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Doumbe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Solleyappan leaves Doumbe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Azamuddin Solleyappan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solleyappan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Doumbe counters with a low kick, right behind Solleyappan 's knee. #CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solleyappan clinches.
Solleyappan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doumbe pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Solleyappan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doumbe sprawls well. Doumbe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solleyappan gets slowly back to his feet.
Solleyappan throws the left hand but Doumbe avoids the punch easily.
Doumbe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Solleyappan defends it well.
Doumbe dives in for a single leg takedown but Solleyappan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Solleyappan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solleyappan is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doumbe or perhaps it was just good defense by Solleyappan, which made it look bad.
Solleyappan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solleyappan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Solleyappan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doumbe did well to prevent Solleyappan getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doumbe wants to improve his position but Solleyappan is controlling well.
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 Azamuddin Solleyappan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A left and a right from Doumbe both land. Nice combination.
Doumbe dives in and grabs Solleyappan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solleyappan pushes down on Doumbe's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solleyappan.
Doumbe shoots in looking for a takedown but Solleyappan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doumbe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Solleyappan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solleyappan has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Doumbe.
Solleyappan misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solleyappan shoots in looking for a takedown but Doumbe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solleyappan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azamuddin Solleyappan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solleyappan shoots in for a double leg but Doumbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solleyappan.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Solleyappan. No joy for Doumbe on that attempt.
Doumbe closes the distance and clinches up with Solleyappan, looking for a takedown. Doumbe pushes Solleyappan against the cage but Solleyappan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Solleyappan keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Solleyappan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doumbe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Solleyappan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Doumbe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Doumbe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doumbe sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Solleyappan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doumbe is just riding it out for now. Solleyappan eventually gives up the hold.
Doumbe tries to roll over but Solleyappan keeps him under control.#T2#
Doumbe manages to get to full guard.
Doumbe working a defensive guard here.
Solleyappan wants to control from the top but Doumbe keeps moving.
Doumbe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Solleyappan trying to control but Doumbe is working from the bottom.
Doumbe wants to stand up but Solleyappan is controlling him.
Doumbe has his hands on Solleyappan's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doumbe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solleyappan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doumbe scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Solleyappan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Doumbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solleyappan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doumbe counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Doumbe ducks under a wild hook from Solleyappan.
Doumbe unleashes a big counter combination but Solleyappan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Solleyappan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doumbe counters with a head kick.
Doumbe goes for a double leg but Solleyappan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Solleyappan continues to drive forward.
Azamuddin Solleyappan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doumbe shoots in and drives through. Solleyappan sprawls well.#CL2#
Doumbe has Solleyappan up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch.
Solleyappan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solleyappan fails with a takedown attempt.
As Solleyappan backs off Doumbe throws a huge counter combo but Solleyappan manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Doumbe.
Solleyappan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Solleyappan looks for a takedown but Doumbe sprawls well.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but Solleyappan shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doumbe.
Cyriac Doumbe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solleyappan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doumbe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azamuddin Solleyappan. 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.
Doumbe scores with a shot to the body.
Doumbe swats away the attempt to clinch by Solleyappan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doumbe looks for a takedown but Solleyappan sprawls well.#T1#
Doumbe blocks a head kick by Solleyappan.
Doumbe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Solleyappan fails with a takedown attempt.
Doumbe shoots in for a double leg but Solleyappan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solleyappan throws a big counter combination but Doumbe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doumbe dives in for a single leg takedown but Solleyappan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Solleyappan stuffs the takedown.
Solleyappan shoots in looking for a takedown but Doumbe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solleyappan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Solleyappan stuffs the takedown attempt from Doumbe. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Solleyappan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Solleyappan has Doumbe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Solleyappan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doumbe tumbling to the mat - Solleyappan dives into Doumbe's guard.#T2#
Doumbe trying to control the position.
Solleyappan with a nice head shot there.
Solleyappan postures up.
Solleyappan advances position into side control!#SUB#
Solleyappan is trying to get an arm triangle but Doumbe is defending well. #SUB#
Solleyappan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Solleyappan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Doumbe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Solleyappan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Solleyappan working away.
Solleyappan working the strikes but Doumbe uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Doumbe is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Solleyappan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doumbe is trying to stand back up but Solleyappan is controlling him
Doumbe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solleyappan. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doumbe wants to control but Solleyappan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solleyappan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Azamuddin Solleyappan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doumbe is trying to control but can't.
Doumbe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Solleyappan is thwarting Doumbe's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Doumbe pulls Solleyappan into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doumbe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Solleyappan stands up over Doumbe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azamuddin Solleyappan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Solleyappan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Azamuddin Solleyappan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Doumbe stuffs the takedown.
Doumbe digs a good body shot into Bilalovski's ribs.
Doumbe misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Bilalovski clinches.
Bilalovski tries for a takedown but Doumbe manages to get underhooks.
Bilalovski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Doumbe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bilalovski's elbow.
Doumbe is trying to maintain a safe position but Bilalovski gets an underhook and turns Doumbe into the cage.#BC#
Bilalovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doumbe fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilalovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doumbe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bilalovski somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bilalovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doumbe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Doumbe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bilalovski. Doumbe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bilalovski throws a head kick that Doumbe semi-blocks.
Doumbe shoots in for a double leg but Bilalovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doumbe misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Bilalovski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bilalovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doumbe is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Bilalovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bilalovski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doumbe tries to avoid it but Bilalovski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doumbe to the ground. Doumbe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Bilalovski is looking to land body kicks.
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt.
Doumbe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bilalovski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bilalovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Bilalovski dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doumbe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Bilalovski takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bilalovski breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doumbe wants to clinch.#T3#
Doumbe darts in looking for a takedown but Bilalovski gets double underhooks and turns Doumbe into the cage.
Doumbe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bilalovski circles away.
Bilalovski looks for a takedown but Doumbe sprawls well.
Bilalovski shoots in and drives through. Doumbe sprawls well.
Bilalovski throws a jab when Doumbe was well out of range.
Doumbe fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Bilalovski darts in and clinches Doumbe up against the cage.#BC#
Bilalovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bilalovski moves into range and clinches up with Doumbe.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Bilalovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doumbe can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bilalovski to keep the fight standing.
Doumbe looking for a takedown. #TD#
Bilalovski pulls Doumbe into guard.
Doumbe is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doumbe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doumbe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilalovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doumbe pushes down on Bilalovski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bilalovski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bilalovski has his takedown stuffed
and Bilalovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Bilalovski has managed to clinch.
Bilalovski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doumbe is defending well.
Bilalovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bilalovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilalovski trying to land knees to the body.
Doumbe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bilalovski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe tries for a takedown but Bilalovski manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Bilalovski drags the fight down to the ground.
Doumbe postures up in Bilalovski's guard and throws a big left but Bilalovski blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doumbe wants to control from the top but Bilalovski keeps moving. #T1#
Doumbe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bilalovski wants to get back to his feet but Doumbe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bilalovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doumbe can do to turn this around?
Bilalovski wants to sweep here but Doumbe controlling him for the moment.
Bilalovski wants to hit a switch here but Doumbe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bilalovski there!
Poor strikes thrown by Doumbe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T2#
Bilalovski can't escape the position.
Doumbe controlling the position easily from mount.
Doumbe wants to control the pace but Bilalovski is squirming around nicely.
Bilalovski wants to control but Doumbe is having none of it.
Doumbe punching from mount but Bilalovski doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3##SUB2#
Bilalovski is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Doumbe locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bilalovski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cyriac Doumbe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Kownacki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kownacki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doumbe as he avoids it easily.
Kownacki dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kownacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kownacki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doumbe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kownacki swivels and escapes.
Kownacki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kownacki lands with a nice combination. Doumbe backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Kownacki closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kownacki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tomasz Kownacki has been cut.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kownacki but Kownacki pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Kownacki dives in and scores a takedown into Doumbe's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Doumbe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Kownacki pushing down on Doumbe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kownacki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kownacki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kownacki trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kownacki is working for a submission of some sort.
Doumbe tries to get to full guard but Kownacki has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Doumbe is defending against the submission attempts here by Kownacki.
Doumbe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Doumbe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doumbe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Kownacki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kownacki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kownacki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kownacki shoots in but Doumbe avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Kownacki shoots in and bounces Doumbe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kownacki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doumbe controls Kownacki momentarily but Kownacki frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Doumbe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kownacki 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 Doumbe.
Doumbe holding on.#SUB#
Kownacki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doumbe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kownacki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Kownacki's cut.
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#
Kownacki tries to clinch up but Doumbe circles away and keeps his distance.
Kownacki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doumbe swats away the attempt to clinch by Kownacki.
Doumbe throws a lazy head kick
and Kownacki counters with a left to the body.
Kownacki dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doumbe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kownacki defends it well.
Kownacki swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt.
Kownacki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kownacki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kownacki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kownacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doumbe can do to turn this around?
Doumbe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kownacki counters with a three punch combo that has Doumbe backing up. Doumbe nods at Kownacki to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Kownacki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doumbe.#CL2#
Doumbe closes the distance and clinches.
Doumbe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kownacki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tomasz Kownacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doumbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doumbe or perhaps it was just good defense by Kownacki, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Doumbe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kownacki tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch.
Doumbe tries for a takedown but Kownacki circles away easily
and Kownacki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Doumbe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kownacki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doumbe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kownacki pinned against the cage. Kownacki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doumbe is breathing heavily.
Doumbe is looking to clinch. #TD#
Doumbe gets caught flat footed, as Kownacki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doumbe is wriggling around but Kownacki manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Kownacki is looking to take a break and control but Doumbe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kownacki prevents Doumbe from improving his position.#T3#
Doumbe is not content to let Kownacki control the position.
Kownacki is taking a breather. Doumbe 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.
Doumbe wants to control but Kownacki is keeping busy.
Doumbe is refusing to be controlled, as Kownacki sits in half guard.
Kownacki prevents Doumbe from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kownacki is taking a breather. Doumbe 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.
Doumbe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kownacki.
Doumbe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kownacki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doumbe defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doumbe missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Kownacki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doumbe was covering up waiting for the punch and Kownacki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kownacki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Kownacki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kownacki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doumbe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doumbe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Doumbe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kownacki.
Kownacki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Kownacki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Doumbe manages to get to full guard.
Doumbe 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.
Kownacki tries to stand but Doumbe is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doumbe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doumbe, not yet. #T1#
Doumbe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kownacki wants to get back to his feet.
Kownacki is trying to get back to full guard.
Kownacki is looking to escape.
Doumbe trying to pass the guard but Kownacki defending well.
Kownacki is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Doumbe is trying to control the action in half guard but Kownacki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kownacki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doumbe is looking to take a break and control but Kownacki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doumbe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kownacki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doumbe.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Doumbe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kownacki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Kownacki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doumbe's waist but Doumbe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kownacki off to one side. #CL#
Kownacki instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Doumbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kownacki misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Doumbe.
Tomasz Kownacki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Doumbe clinches up with Kownacki and pushes him back against the cage.
Doumbe misses with a knee to the head.
Doumbe tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Kownacki is trying to pull guard but Doumbe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kownacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doumbe missing with knees to the body.
Doumbe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doumbe is trying to stall.
Doumbe fails to pull guard.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Kownacki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kownacki working hard to break the clinch.
Doumbe looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kownacki is trying to pull guard but Doumbe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Doumbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cyriac Doumbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomasz Kownacki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doumbe throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kownacki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Doumbe!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyriac Doumbe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kownacki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Kownacki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
McCafferty closes the distance and clinches up with Doumbe, looking for a takedown. McCafferty pushes Doumbe against the cage but Doumbe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from McCafferty does no damage.
McCafferty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doumbe swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Doumbe instigates a clinch.
Doumbe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Doumbe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCafferty is defending well for now.#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch.
Doumbe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. 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.
McCafferty dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doumbe scores with a nice body kick.
Doumbe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCafferty tries to avoid it but Doumbe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCafferty to the ground. McCafferty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doumbe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCafferty back to the cage. Doumbe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCafferty misses with a takedown attempt - Doumbe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Doumbe pushes McCafferty up against the cage in a clinch.
Doumbe struggles to land a body shot inside as McCafferty controls his hands.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCafferty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doumbe tries for a takedown but McCafferty manages to get underhooks.
Doumbe managing to block the knees to the body from McCafferty.
#BC2#
Doumbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCafferty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doumbe's waist but Doumbe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCafferty off to one side.
Doumbe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
McCafferty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doumbe swivels and escapes.
McCafferty misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Doumbe moves into the clinch.
McCafferty slowing the pace effectively.
Doumbe jumps guard but McCafferty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doumbe fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Doumbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doumbe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCafferty.
As McCafferty backs off Doumbe throws a huge counter combo but McCafferty manages to avoid it all.
McCafferty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doumbe fails to land the takedown.#T3##CL#
McCafferty closes the distance and clinches.
McCafferty has had enough of the clinch but Doumbe keeps him there for the moment.
Doumbe prevents McCafferty from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Doumbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doumbe tries to clinch there but McCafferty circles away.
McCafferty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
McCafferty forces Doumbe back against the cage and clinches.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but McCafferty has him pressed against the cage.
Doumbe is trying to drag McCafferty to the mat but McCafferty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Doumbe successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
McCafferty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doumbe is keeping the position for now.
McCafferty trying to control the position from guard on top but Doumbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCafferty won't allow Doumbe to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Doumbe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCafferty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Doumbe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCafferty escapes and throws Doumbe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McCafferty moves in looking to clinch but Doumbe pushes him off.
Doumbe slaps away a takedown attempt from McCafferty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCafferty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doumbe flicks out a counter leg kick but McCafferty steps away.
McCafferty misses with a head kick.
Doumbe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Doumbe throws a lazy right hand but McCafferty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCafferty lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Doumbe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Doumbe gets tackled into the cage by McCafferty. McCafferty maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCafferty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Sean McCafferty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCafferty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doumbe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doumbe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
McCafferty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
McCafferty clinches up with Doumbe and pushes him back against the cage.
Doumbe jumps guard but McCafferty stands there with Doumbe around his waist. Doumbe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sean McCafferty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doumbe shoots for a takedown but McCafferty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCafferty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCafferty fails with a takedown attempt.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown but Doumbe shows good takedown defense.
McCafferty moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDoumbe.
Doumbe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCafferty moves in looking to clinch but Doumbe pushes him off.
Doumbe blocks a head kick by McCafferty.
Doumbe is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCafferty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
McCafferty shoots in but Doumbe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doumbe lands a nice shot that snaps McCafferty's head back.
Doumbe throws a lazy head kick
and McCafferty counters with a series of strikes. Doumbe will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Doumbe has a takedown stuffed.
Doumbe thuds his shin into the meat of McCafferty's side.
McCafferty wants to clinch.
Doumbe flicks out a counter leg kick but McCafferty steps away.#T3#
Doumbe lands with a nice body kick.
McCafferty shoots for a double leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls well. He's pushed McCafferty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doumbe is defended easily by McCafferty.
McCafferty misses with the combination.
Doumbe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Doumbe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCafferty avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doumbe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCafferty.
Despite the aggression on Doumbe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Doumbe avoids the head kick by McCafferty.
McCafferty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doumbe as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCafferty takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doumbe as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyriac Doumbe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Doumbe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCafferty, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Doumbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCafferty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doumbe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCafferty connects with a nice looking jab.
McCafferty wants to clinch up but Doumbe keeps it at a distance.
Doumbe keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCafferty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCafferty wants it to stay on the feet.
McCafferty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doumbe sprawls well. Doumbe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCafferty gets slowly back to his feet.
Doumbe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Doumbe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCafferty defends well and Doumbe ends up having to push McCafferty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCafferty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doumbe manages to avoid it.
McCafferty fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Doumbe takes the fight into the clinch.
Doumbe is looking for a takedown.
McCafferty goes for a takedown attempt but Doumbe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for McCafferty with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but McCafferty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Doumbe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doumbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCafferty avoids it.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but McCafferty holds him up against the cage and eventually Doumbe drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Doumbe manages to break the clinch.
McCafferty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doumbe throws a looping overhand right but McCafferty ducks down to avoid it.
McCafferty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doumbe has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
McCafferty dives in and grabs Doumbe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doumbe pushes down on McCafferty's head and hops out.
Doumbe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
McCafferty moves into the clinch.
McCafferty tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCafferty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doumbe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCafferty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doumbe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doumbe keeps control of McCafferty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Doumbe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Doumbe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
McCafferty wants to stand but Doumbe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Doumbe working a defensive guard here.
Doumbe is looking to stand up but McCafferty isn't so interested in that idea.
McCafferty throwing strikes from guard but Doumbe blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe is trying to control the position but McCafferty postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyriac Doumbe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doumbe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyriac Doumbe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Bartholemew stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bartholemew wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartholemew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Doumbe closes the distance and pushes Bartholemew back into the cage.#BC2#
Doumbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartholemew connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartholemew is defended easily by Doumbe.
Doumbe wants to clinch up but Bartholemew keeps it at a distance.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown but Doumbe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew tries to clinch but Doumbe moves out of range.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a takedown. Doumbe tries to sprawl out of it but Bartholemew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doumbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doumbe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Bartholemew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doumbe lands a head shot.
Bartholemew throws a head kick but Doumbe moves out of range.
And Doumbe responds with a good body kick, but Bartholemew manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Bartholemew scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Doumbe wants to improve his position but Bartholemew is controlling well.
Doumbe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Doumbe is looking for a sweep. Bartholemew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bartholemew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doumbe is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Doumbe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Doumbe wants to control but Bartholemew is keeping busy.
Doumbe wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bartholemew throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doumbe counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Doumbe has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch.
Doumbe delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Doumbe tries for a takedown but Bartholemew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Doumbe rushes Bartholemew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bartholemew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doumbe is keeping busy.
Bartholemew is trying to force a seperation but Doumbe has the dominant position.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Bartholemew won't allow it.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Bartholemew forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Bartholemew pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doumbe 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. #SUB#
Doumbe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Bartholemew trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bartholemew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doumbe 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 starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bartholemew is trying to control the position but Doumbe postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Doumbe trying to control but Bartholemew is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Doumbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bartholemew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bartholemew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doumbe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bartholemew counters with a series of strikes. Doumbe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Doumbe tries to clinch up.
Bartholemew misses with a head kick.
Doumbe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bartholemew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doumbe somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe misses with a combination
#CL#
and Bartholemew counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Doumbe manages to break the clinch.
Doumbe fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartholemew is defended easily by Doumbe.
Bartholemew misses with a takedown attempt - Doumbe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartholemew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartholemew throws a head kick that misses
and Doumbe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Craig Bartholemew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartholemew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doumbe swivels and escapes.
Doumbe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bartholemew fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doumbe to the ground. Bartholemew is now in Doumbe's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doumbe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bartholemew keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully. #T2#
Doumbe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doumbe is stalling in the full guard.
Doumbe is pushing down on Bartholemew's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bartholemew is fighting to maintain full guard but Doumbe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Doumbe is looking to take a break and control but Bartholemew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doumbe is taking a breather. Bartholemew 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.#T3#
Doumbe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bartholemew blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doumbe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doumbe slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Doumbe stands up from half guard.
Doumbe connects with a high kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bartholemew as Doumbe shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartholemew misses the target.#T4#
Bartholemew stuffs the takedown attempt from Doumbe. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartholemew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doumbe's waist but Doumbe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartholemew off to one side.
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doumbe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doumbe misses with a series of wild punches.
Cyriac Doumbe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doumbe sprawls well. Doumbe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartholemew sets himself, and Doumbe steps forward looking for the clinch! Bartholemew avoids it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartholemew misses with a two punch combination.
Doumbe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyriac Doumbe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Doumbe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bartholemew tries to clinch but Doumbe is having none of it.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a takedown. Doumbe tries to sprawl out of it but Bartholemew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doumbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doumbe with a poor takedown
and Bartholemew counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Bartholemew clinches.
Bartholemew tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Bartholemew has him pressed against the cage.
Craig Bartholemew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Bartholemew forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartholemew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bartholemew tries to pull guard but Doumbe won't allow it.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Bartholemew.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bartholemew trying to land knees to the body.
Doumbe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bartholemew is pressed up against the cage. Doumbe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bartholemew down to the mat. Bartholemew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Doumbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Bartholemew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bartholemew not doing much here.
Doumbe is looking to escape.#T2#
Doumbe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bartholemew.
Bartholemew keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Doumbe is trying to get back to full guard.
Doumbe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Craig Bartholemew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doumbe has his hands clasped together around Bartholemew's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Doumbe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bartholemew avoids it really well and circles away.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown but Doumbe sprawls well.
Doumbe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doumbe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doumbe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartholemew tries to counter by clinching up but Doumbe breaks away and moves out of range.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartholemew as he avoids it easily.
Bartholemew attempts a counter takedown but Doumbe avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartholemew is defended easily by Doumbe.
Doumbe tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Doumbe tries to clinch but Bartholemew is having none of it.
Doumbe tries to clinch up but Bartholemew circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartholemew wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Doumbe. No joy for Bartholemew on that attempt.
Bartholemew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doumbe's waist but Doumbe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartholemew off to one side.
Doumbe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bartholemew's waist but Bartholemew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doumbe off to one side.
Doumbe misses with a takedown attempt - Bartholemew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartholemew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Craig Bartholemew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyriac Doumbe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Doumbe does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Bartholemew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doumbe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyriac Doumbe!
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Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Martinez Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Martinez Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doumbe goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Doumbe does no damage.
Martinez Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Doumbe shakes him off and moves away.
Martinez Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doumbe counters with a right hand to the body.
Doumbe misses with a takedown
and Martinez Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyriac Doumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Doumbe moves into the clinch.#BC#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Martinez Jr closes the distance and pushes Doumbe back into the cage.
Martinez Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Doumbe to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Doumbe moves into the clinch.#BC#
Doumbe manages to break the clinch.
Martinez Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doumbe is fending him off so far but Martinez Jr persists. Nope, Doumbe circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez Jr with a poor takedown
and Doumbe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jose Martinez Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Doumbe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Martinez Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Martinez Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doumbe pinned against the cage. Doumbe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martinez Jr looks winded!#CL#
Doumbe rushes Martinez Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doumbe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doumbe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez Jr defends it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Doumbe.#T2#
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doumbe fails with the takedown.#TD#
Doumbe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martinez Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Doumbe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Doumbe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doumbe prevents Martinez Jr from getting back to his feet.
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Doumbe stops Martinez Jr from standing up.
Doumbe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Doumbe wants to control from the top but Martinez Jr keeps moving.
Martinez Jr is trying to keep Doumbe in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Martinez Jr throws a series of punches but Doumbe avoids them all with ease.
Martinez Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Doumbe. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Martinez Jr has been cut.#T4#
Martinez Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Doumbe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martinez Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Doumbe gets a clinch.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Martinez Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doumbe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Martinez Jr tries to keep at a distance but Doumbe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doumbe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martinez Jr is defending well.
Martinez Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Doumbe keeps control of Martinez Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doumbe leaning against his opponent.
Martinez Jr avoids the elbow strike from Doumbe, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Martinez Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Doumbe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martinez Jr's head.
Martinez Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doumbe pinned against the cage. Doumbe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doumbe throwing a counter right hand but Martinez Jr manages to avoid it.
Martinez Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Doumbe.
Martinez Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martinez Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Doumbe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Doumbe.
Cyriac Doumbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Martinez Jr.#TD#
Doumbe drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe seems keen to control Martinez Jr's posture.
Doumbe trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez Jr is breathing heavily.
Doumbe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Martinez Jr is looking to stand up but Doumbe won't let him.
Martinez Jr stops Doumbe from standing up.
Doumbe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doumbe is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doumbe shoots in but Martinez Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martinez Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doumbe stuffs the takedown.
Doumbe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Doumbe clinches.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Martinez Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Doumbe drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Doumbe pulls Martinez Jr into guard.
#T2#
Martinez Jr won't allow Doumbe to get back to his feet.
Doumbe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Martinez Jr stops Doumbe from standing up.
Doumbe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doumbe has a closed guard, preventing Martinez Jr from standing up. #SUB#
Doumbe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doumbe wants to sweep here but Martinez Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Doumbe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martinez Jr passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Doumbe is looking to control Martinez Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doumbe avoid being mounted?
Doumbe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doumbe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martinez Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Martinez Jr with the ground and pound but Doumbe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doumbe is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Martinez Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Martinez Jr is trying to keep Doumbe in close.
Martinez Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Martinez Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doumbe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez Jr can do to turn this around?
Martinez Jr keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez Jr is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Martinez Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez Jr looks for a takedown but Doumbe sprawls well.
Martinez Jr tries to clinch but Doumbe is having none of it. #CL#
Doumbe forces Martinez Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Doumbe wants a takedown but no success here.
Doumbe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyriac Doumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Martinez Jr has Doumbe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Martinez Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doumbe tumbling to the mat - Martinez Jr dives into Doumbe's guard.
Martinez Jr stands and throws Doumbe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Doumbe's head but Doumbe avoids it well.
Martinez Jr wants to control but Doumbe is keeping him busy. #T1#
Doumbe wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Martinez Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doumbe struggling a bit here.
Doumbe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martinez Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Doumbe is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Doumbe controls the position for a moment.
Doumbe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martinez Jr works his way into side control.
Doumbe dodges the ground and pound from Martinez Jr.#SUB2#
Martinez Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doumbe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cyriac Doumbe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doumbe keeps working.
Martinez Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doumbe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Martinez Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doumbe keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Martinez Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Doumbe struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt.
Martinez Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Doumbe tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doumbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doumbe fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doumbe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez Jr is fending him off so far but Doumbe persists. Nope, Martinez Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Doumbe stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez Jr. Martinez Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doumbe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doumbe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doumbe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cyriac Doumbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martinez Jr circles away.
Martinez Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Doumbe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martinez Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jose Martinez Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyriac Doumbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doumbe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Martinez Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doumbe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyriac Doumbe!
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Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doumbe.
Tryggvason throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doumbe - that will leave a mark!
Doumbe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tryggvason.
Tryggvason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doumbe as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Tryggvason shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doumbe is trying to defend but Tryggvason finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tryggvason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doumbe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tryggvason.
Doumbe trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Tryggvason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doumbe is trying to get back to full guard.
Tryggvason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doumbe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tryggvason is stalling here. Doumbe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tryggvason seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Doumbe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Doumbe wants to control but Tryggvason is keeping him busy. #T2#
Tryggvason stops Doumbe from passing to mount.
Tryggvason defending against the ground and pound.
Doumbe wants to stand but Tryggvason has his arm trapped.
Tryggvason is not content to let Doumbe control the position.
Tryggvason is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Tryggvason is not content to let Doumbe control the position.
Doumbe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Doumbe trying to control the position but Tryggvason is working away.
Doumbe working away.
Tryggvason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Doumbe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tryggvason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tryggvason's back!#SUB2#
Doumbe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tryggvason has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Doumbe struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tryggvason is trying to get back to his feet but Doumbe has full control of the position and if anything, Tryggvason has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Doumbe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Doumbe not allowing Tryggvason to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Doumbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Tryggvason circles away.
Tryggvason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Doumbe.
Tryggvason with a poor takedown
and Doumbe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tryggvason thinking.
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tryggvason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tryggvason looks for a takedown but Doumbe sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tryggvason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dagmar Tryggvason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tryggvason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doumbe moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tryggvason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tryggvason is nestled in close to Doumbe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Doumbe is trying to maintain the position but Tryggvason is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Tryggvason wants to work for an arm triangle but Doumbe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Doumbe controlling the position well.
Doumbe punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Doumbe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tryggvason is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tryggvason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doumbe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doumbe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tryggvason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tryggvason's back!
Tryggvason tries to roll but Doumbe sticks to his back.
Doumbe misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Doumbe is persistently looking for the submission but Tryggvason is defending it well.
Tryggvason wants to control his opponent's hands but Doumbe gets his hands free.
Tryggvason is really stuck here.
Tryggvason just trying to survive but Doumbe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Tryggvason is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Doumbe.
Tryggvason is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Doumbe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tryggvason has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cyriac Doumbe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doumbe wants to control but Tryggvason is keeping busy.#T4#
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.
Tryggvason just trying to survive but Doumbe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Doumbe keeps control of the position as Tryggvason tries to break free.
Tryggvason is trying to stand back up.
Tryggvason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tryggvason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Tryggvason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doumbe to the ground. Tryggvason is now in Doumbe's guard.
Doumbe controls Tryggvason momentarily but Tryggvason frees himself.
Doumbe pulls Tryggvason in to control the position.
Tryggvason wants to stand but Doumbe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryggvason slips nicely into half guard.
Doumbe is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Tryggvason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doumbe is trying to stand.
Tryggvason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doumbe is trying to stand up here but Tryggvason is controlling him well.
Doumbe trying to control but Tryggvason postures up.
Doumbe is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Tryggvason is working for a submission of some sort.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tryggvason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doumbe as he jumps to the side.
Tryggvason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doumbe sprawls well. Doumbe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tryggvason gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Tryggvason forces Doumbe back against the cage and clinches.
Doumbe jumps guard but Tryggvason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tryggvason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tryggvason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Tryggvason is trying to pull guard but Doumbe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dagmar Tryggvason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Doumbe jumps guard.
Doumbe trying to strike off his back.
Doumbe keeping moving, preventing Tryggvason from controlling successfully.
Tryggvason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doumbe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tryggvason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tryggvason won't allow Doumbe to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doumbe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doumbe shoots in but no luck this time.
Doumbe tries to clinch up.
Tryggvason tries to clinch but Doumbe moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Doumbe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tryggvason paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tryggvason pushes Doumbe up against the cage in a clinch.
Doumbe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tryggvason gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tryggvason displaying some good clinch control by pressing Doumbe up against the cage.#TD#
Tryggvason pulls guard successfully.
Dagmar Tryggvason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyriac Doumbe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tryggvason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doumbe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dagmar Tryggvason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doumbe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyriac Doumbe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Taranaki rushes Doumbe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doumbe tries to circle away but Taranaki has him pinned against the cage.
Taranaki fails to pull guard.
Taranaki avoids the elbow strike from Doumbe, against the cage.
#BC2#
Doumbe breaks from the clinch.
Doumbe goes for a double leg but Taranaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taranaki continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Doumbe moves into the clinch.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Taranaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Doumbe drops back down to his feet.
Taranaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taranaki is keeping busy.#BC#
Taranaki manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Taranaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doumbe is looking to clinch but Taranaki is avoiding it.
Doumbe looks for a takedown but Taranaki sprawls well.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Doumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Taranaki counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Taranaki pulls guard.
Taranaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doumbe trying to control but Taranaki is working from the bottom.
Doumbe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranaki is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Doumbe trying to control but Taranaki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doumbe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doumbe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Doumbe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Taranaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doumbe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Doumbe. Those never looked like landing.
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Doumbe tries to sprawl out of it but Taranaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doumbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Doumbe is looking to clinch.
Doumbe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Doumbe gets tackled into the cage by Taranaki. Taranaki maintains the clinch. #TD#
Taranaki pulls Doumbe into guard.
Doumbe wants to pass the guard but Taranaki is keeping the position.
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Doumbe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taranaki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Taranaki postures up.
#T4#
Doumbe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taranaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Doumbe keeping moving, preventing Taranaki from controlling successfully.
Taranaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Doumbe is retaining full guard.
Taranaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Doumbe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taranaki is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Doumbe wants to clinch
and Taranaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doumbe closes the distance and clinches up with Taranaki, looking for a takedown. Doumbe pushes Taranaki against the cage but Taranaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Taranaki moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Doumbe decides to pull guard.
Doumbe trying to control the position.
Taranaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doumbe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki being controlled here momentarily.
Doumbe is trying to control the position but Taranaki postures up.
Taranaki wants to pass the guard but Doumbe is keeping the position.
Doumbe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Taranaki gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taranaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doumbe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Taranaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doumbe looking to stall.
Taranaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Doumbe looking to throw knees to the head but Taranaki is blocking nicely.
Doumbe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taranaki has Doumbe pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Taranaki breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Taranaki rushes Doumbe and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Doumbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taranaki fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Doumbe wants to clinch.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Doumbe moves into the clinch successfully.
Taranaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Doumbe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doumbe stalling against the cage.
Taranaki working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Doumbe is trying to break the clinch but Taranaki is controlling him.
Taranaki lands a knee to the head.
Taranaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taranaki is trying to pull guard but Doumbe has him pressed against the cage.
Taranaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Doumbe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taranaki is trying to drag Doumbe to the mat but Doumbe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taranaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tsyuoshi Taranaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Doumbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taranaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doumbe shoots in looking for a takedown. Taranaki tries to sprawl out of it but Doumbe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taranaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taranaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taranaki has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Taranaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taranaki to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Doumbe gets underhooks to prevent Taranaki's takedown attempt.
Doumbe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Taranaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Taranaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Doumbe rushes Taranaki and presses him up against the cage.
Doumbe is looking for a takedown.
Doumbe wants to get back to striking at distance but Taranaki won't allow it.
Doumbe wants a takedown.
Doumbe jumps guard but Taranaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doumbe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taranaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doumbe tries to break the clinch but Taranaki is controlling the position.
Taranaki misses with a body punch.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Taranaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doumbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Taranaki keeps control of Doumbe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doumbe stalling in the clinch but Taranaki improves position.
Nice body punch from Taranaki.
Doumbe taking a breather.
Taranaki stalling.
#TD#
Taranaki jumps into guard, dragging Doumbe to the mat.
Taranaki trying to control the position.
Taranaki keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully.
Taranaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Doumbe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taranaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taranaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doumbe can do to turn this around?
Doumbe won't allow Taranaki to get back to his feet.
Taranaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taranaki being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Taranaki tries for a takedown but Doumbe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Doumbe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doumbe continues to drive forward.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doumbe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Doumbe holds him up against the cage and eventually Taranaki drops back down to his feet.
Taranaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doumbe lands an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsyuoshi Taranaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taranaki, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsyuoshi Taranaki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Doumbe.
Doumbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches up with Doumbe and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doumbe tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Doumbe avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Doumbe tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doumbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doumbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doumbe sets himself, and Rodriguez steps forward looking for the clinch! Doumbe avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doumbe tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doumbe to the ground. Doumbe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez stuns Doumbe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez avoiding damage.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doumbe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cyriac Doumbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.#T1#
Doumbe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doumbe with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Corey Rodriguez has been cut.
Doumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rodriguez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Doumbe has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodriguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Rodriguez decides to pull guard.
Rodriguez is controlling Doumbe's posture.
Doumbe controlling from the top position. #T2#
Doumbe postures up.
Doumbe stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doumbe passes into half guard.
Doumbe is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
Doumbe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Doumbe trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Doumbe stops Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doumbe tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Doumbe as Rodriguez shoots in.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Doumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doumbe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doumbe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doumbe throws the kick towards the body but Rodriguez avoids it.
Doumbe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Doumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doumbe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doumbe is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Doumbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doumbe but Doumbe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corey Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Doumbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Doumbe with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyriac Doumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Doumbe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doumbe tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Doumbe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doumbe tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Doumbe dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Rodriguez pushes Doumbe up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Doumbe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doumbe prevents it.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps control of Doumbe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doumbe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doumbe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Doumbe back into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doumbe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet.
Doumbe tries to clinch up.
Cyriac Doumbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doumbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doumbe is looking to counter with head kicks.
Doumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doumbe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doumbe somewhat.
Doumbe throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez.
Doumbe stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.
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!#TD2#
Rodriguez gets control of Doumbe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Doumbe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doumbe wants it to stay on the feet.
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Doumbe counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Doumbe to acknowledge the strikes.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doumbe doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps control of Doumbe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rodriguez jumps into guard, dragging Doumbe to the mat.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully.
Doumbe sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Doumbe postures up.
Doumbe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully.
Doumbe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Doumbe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doumbe tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Doumbe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doumbe jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Doumbe around his waist. Doumbe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyriac Doumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rodriguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doumbe's defenses.
Doumbe fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Rodriguez successfully pulls guard.
Rodriguez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doumbe is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Rodriguez wants to control the position but Doumbe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Doumbe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doumbe controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Doumbe up against the cage.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Doumbe drops back down to his feet.
Doumbe can't get the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe leaning against his opponent.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body.
Cyriac Doumbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Rodriguez has picked Doumbe up - he's going for a ride! Rodriguez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Doumbe misses the shot to the body.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Doumbe moves out of range easily.
Doumbe shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Doumbe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lopez back to the cage. Doumbe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Leandro Lopez has been cut.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doumbe unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Doumbe stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Doumbe tries to keep at a distance but Lopez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doumbe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Doumbe has the dominant position.
Lopez is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Lopez jumps into guard, dragging Doumbe to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doumbe is one step ahead there.
Lopez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lopez has control of Doumbe's left arm, preventing Doumbe from doing any damage.
Doumbe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doumbe won't allow Lopez to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doumbe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing Doumbe from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doumbe is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doumbe counters with a left to the body.
Doumbe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doumbe somewhat.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Doumbe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leandro Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Lopez shoots in but Doumbe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doumbe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Doumbe just manages to avoid it.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Doumbe moves out of range easily.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Doumbe sprawls well.
Doumbe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to avoid it but Doumbe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopez to the ground. Lopez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Doumbe.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doumbe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Lopez moves into the clinch.#T4##TD#
Lopez manages to pull guard.
Doumbe looking to pass the guard.
Doumbe throws a big right hand that misses.
Doumbe prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Doumbe being controlled here momentarily.
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doumbe throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Leandro Lopez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leandro Lopez's cut.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Lopez moves into the clinch.
Lopez prevents the takedown attempt.
Doumbe jumps guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doumbe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopez smiles and moves away.
Leandro Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
A head kick by Doumbe misses #CL#
and Lopez counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Lopez gets control of Doumbe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lopez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doumbe can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe preventing the sweep.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Doumbe is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Doumbe passes into half guard.
#T1#
Lopez keeping hold of Doumbe's head, controlling as best he can.
Doumbe trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Doumbe has control of the leg.
Lopez trying to get back to full guard but Doumbe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lopez tries to improve his position but instead Doumbe has taken his back! #T2#
Lopez wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lopez showing good submission defense here.
Doumbe misses with punches from the back.
Doumbe wants to control but Lopez manages to buck him off and is now in Doumbe's guard! Nice work there by Lopez!
Doumbe wants to stand but Lopez is controlling the position. #T3#
Lopez content to stall in guard here.
Doumbe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lopez is controlling him.
Doumbe wants to control the position but Lopez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Doumbe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doumbe is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Doumbe defends the submission attempt.
Doumbe trying to control but Lopez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Lopez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Doumbe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doumbe shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl out of it but Doumbe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doumbe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to avoid it but Doumbe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopez to the ground. Lopez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leandro Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Doumbe shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doumbe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cyriac Doumbe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Lopez drives through and clinches with Doumbe against the cage.
Lopez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doumbe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doumbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doumbe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leandro Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Doumbe sees coming a mile off.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Doumbe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doumbe continues to drive forward.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Doumbe tries for a takedown but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doumbe's waist but Doumbe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lopez off to one side.
Doumbe tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez shoots for a takedown but Doumbe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##TD#
Lopez manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doumbe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Doumbe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez controls Doumbe momentarily but Doumbe frees himself.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing Doumbe from standing up. #T3#
Doumbe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doumbe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doumbe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doumbe circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doumbe tries to avoid it but Lopez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doumbe to the ground. Doumbe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doumbe shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
Doumbe lands a high kick!
Doumbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Doumbe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Doumbe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doumbe shoots for a takedown but Lopez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doumbe lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doumbe counters with a series of strikes. Lopez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cyriac Doumbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leandro Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doumbe throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyriac Doumbe.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Lopez!
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