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Event:
Battle of Welterweights Rd 1
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Voges moves in looking to clinch but Birchdale pushes him off.
Birchdale replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Voges blocks it well.
A low kick from Voges misses
and Birchdale counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD#
Voges closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Voges grinds an elbow into Birchdale's temple.
Birchdale takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voges working the ground and pound.
Birchdale is not content to let Voges control the position.
Birchdale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Voges's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Birchdale wants to improve his position but Voges is controlling well.
Voges wants to take a breather but Birchdale is having none of it.
Voges drops an elbow to the side of Birchdale's head.
Birchdale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Voges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birchdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voges scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Birchdale is trying to maintain the position but Voges is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Voges seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Voges.
Birchdale felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Voges tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Birchdale.
Birchdale trying to hold on to Voges's head to control him but Voges postures up.
Voges seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Voges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birchdale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Birchdale trying to control from the bottom.
Voges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Voges is looking to take a break and control but Birchdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Birchdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voges takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voges is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Voges is nestled in close to Birchdale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Birchdale is not content to let Voges control the position.
Voges with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Voges looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Birchdale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Birchdale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Voges lands a nice short elbow.
Voges is keen to just control but Birchdale is a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Voges is really struggling to control Birchdale but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Voges looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Birchdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voges working the head and body with strikes.
Voges working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voges is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Birchdale wants to control but Voges is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Voges looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Birchdale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Voges wants to take a breather but Birchdale is having none of it.
Birchdale is trying to control but can't.
Birchdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voges scores with a couple of nice shots.
Voges working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Voges looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Voges takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voges slips a nice elbow through Birchdale's hands, connecting with Birchdale's forehead.
Voges scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Voges slows the pace down in half guard.
Birchdale is trying to maintain the position but Voges is very close to passing his half guard.
Voges lands with a punch from half guard.
Voges is thwarting Birchdale's attempts to control the position.
Birchdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voges scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Voges lands strikes from half guard.
Birchdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Birchdale moves into full guard.
Voges working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Birchdale's head.
Voges trying to control but Birchdale is working from the bottom.
Voges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Voges lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchdale has momentary wrist control but Voges slips an elbow through the middle.
Voges chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchdale keeping moving, preventing Voges from controlling successfully.
Birchdale working a defensive guard here.
Voges with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Streicher Voges dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Birchdale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Voges darts in trying to clinch
and Birchdale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Voges's knee momentarily.
Voges missing with a left hand there. Birchdale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Birchdale, right into the meat.
Voges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birchdale can do to turn this around?
Voges tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Birchdale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Voges shoots in and bounces Birchdale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Birchdale keeping moving, preventing Voges from controlling successfully. #T1#
Birchdale wants to sweep here but Voges controlling him for the moment.
Voges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Birchdale is trying to keep Voges in close.
Voges scoring with some ground and pound.
Voges stands up over Birchdale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Birchdale has a closed guard, preventing Voges from standing up.
Voges lands a couple of digs.
Voges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Voges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Birchdale is rocked!
Voges wants to control from the top but Birchdale keeps moving.
Birchdale is still in real trouble! Can Voges finish him?#SUB2#
Birchdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birchdale seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Voges wants to control from the top but Birchdale keeps moving.
Voges landing some decent shots from guard.
Voges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Voges wants to control from the top but Birchdale keeps moving.
Voges scoring with some ground and pound.
Voges lands a couple of digs.
Voges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Birchdale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Voges defends it easily.
Voges trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Voges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Voges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchdale keeping moving, preventing Voges from controlling successfully.
Voges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Birchdale wants to sweep here but Voges controlling him for the moment.
Voges chips away with some ground and pound.
Voges chips away with some ground and pound.
Voges stands up over Birchdale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Voges trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchdale is looking to stand up but Voges isn't so interested in that idea.
Birchdale is trying to keep Voges in close.
#T4##SUB#
Voges drops back looking for a leg! Birchdale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birchdale manages to kick Voges off! Voges jumps back into Birchdale's guard.
Voges trying to control but Birchdale is working from the bottom.
Birchdale has momentary wrist control but Voges slips an elbow through the middle.
Voges lands a couple of digs.
Voges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Voges trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Voges trying to control but Birchdale is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Streicher Voges dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Voges tried to score with a low kick but Birchdale checks it.
Birchdale is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Birchdale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Voges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Voges is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Birchdale's half guard.
Voges is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voges trying to control but Birchdale is having none of it.
Birchdale regains half guard.#T1#
Voges wants to control but Birchdale is keeping him busy.
Birchdale is looking for a sweep. Voges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchdale trying to hold on to Voges's head to control him but Voges postures up.
Ground and pound from Voges.
Birchdale tries to get to full guard but Voges has control of the leg.
Voges is looking to take a break and control but Birchdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voges is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchdale is trying to stand up here but Voges is controlling him well.
Birchdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voges scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Birchdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voges scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Voges drops an elbow to the side of Birchdale's head.
Streicher Voges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voges trying to control from half guard but Birchdale is working away.
Ground and pound from Voges.
Voges slips a nice elbow through Birchdale's hands, connecting with Birchdale's forehead.
Voges looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Voges lands a nice short elbow.
Voges lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Voges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Voges is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Voges looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Birchdale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Voges landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Birchdale has hold of Voges's hands but Voges slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Voges wants to take a breather but Birchdale is having none of it.
Birchdale wants to improve his position but Voges is controlling well.
Voges lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Voges is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nada Birchdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Birchdale is looking to improve his position.
Voges working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Voges lands a nice short elbow.
Birchdale taking some punishment here, with Voges in his half guard. #SUB#
Voges has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Birchdale defend it? Voges steps over the head and cranks it - Birchdale is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Voges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Streicher Voges!
A relieved looking Streicher Voges thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Birchdale throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Birchdale misses.
Birchdale misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Prieta counters with a shoot takedown. Birchdale fights it but they end up in guard.
Birchdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prieta connects with a couple of short punches.
Birchdale wants to sweep but no luck.
Prieta throwing strikes but missing.
Birchdale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Birchdale is trying to keep Prieta in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchdale wants to sweep but no luck.
Prieta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Birchdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birchdale wants to stand and escape but Prieta is having none of it.
Birchdale wants to sweep here but Prieta controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Prieta trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Birchdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Prieta lands with a nice combination. Birchdale backs away looking to recover.
Prieta works over Birchdale's head and body with a nice combination.
Birchdale lands a head kick!
Prieta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD2#
Prieta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Birchdale quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prieta thows a huge punch but Birchdale dodges it nicely.
Birchdale tries to get to full guard but Prieta has control of the leg.
Prieta wants to control but Birchdale is keeping him busy. #T2#
Birchdale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prieta throws a big elbow that misses.
Birchdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prieta postures up in Birchdale's guard and throws a big left but Birchdale blocks it.
Birchdale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prieta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Birchdale wants to control from the top but Prieta keeps moving.
Birchdale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Prieta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Prieta trying to keep a closed guard but Birchdale is proving a slippery customer.
Birchdale trying to control but Prieta is working from the bottom.
Birchdale is fighting to break Prieta's control of his arms but Prieta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Prieta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prieta keeping full guard, as Birchdale tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prieta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Prieta wants to sweep here but Birchdale controlling him for the moment.
Birchdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Prieta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Prieta throws a series of punches but Birchdale avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Prieta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Birchdale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Birchdale.#T4#
Birchdale keeping moving, preventing Prieta from controlling successfully.
Prieta won't allow Birchdale to sweep him here.
Birchdale is trying to keep Prieta in close.
Prieta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prieta throws an elbow that misses. Birchdale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Prieta's guard. Nice move by Birchdale!#REVR#
Birchdale wants to control from the top but Prieta keeps moving.
Birchdale being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Prieta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Prieta checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Prieta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Birchdale to the mat! Birchdale manages to get full guard.
Birchdale throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Birchdale trying to keep a closed guard but Prieta is proving a slippery customer.
Prieta distracts Birchdale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Birchdale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Prieta controlling the position well.
Birchdale trying to control the action but Prieta is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prieta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birchdale. #T1#
Birchdale prevents Prieta from standing back up.
Birchdale trying to control the action but Prieta is working from the bottom.
Prieta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Birchdale trying to control from half guard but Prieta is working away.
Prieta is looking for a sweep. Birchdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prieta wants to control but Birchdale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Prieta wants to improve his position but Birchdale is controlling well.
Prieta wants to control but Birchdale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Prieta wants to control but Birchdale passes into side.
Birchdale is looking to take a break and control but Prieta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Prieta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Birchdale trying to control the action but Prieta is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Prieta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Birchdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prieta keeps working.
Prieta is looking to reverse the position.
Birchdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prieta keeps working.
Birchdale working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prieta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prieta is not content to let Birchdale control the position.
Prieta struggling a bit here.#T3#
Prieta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Birchdale haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nada Birchdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Birchdale trying to control the position but Prieta is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prieta is looking for a sweep.
Birchdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prieta keeps working.
Birchdale working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prieta is trying to escape the position but Birchdale is controlling the position. #SU#
Birchdale decides to stand up, so the ref orders Prieta to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Prieta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nada Birchdale dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Prieta slips a straight right by Birchdale.
Birchdale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Prieta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birchdale throws a quick counter head kick but Prieta was just out of range.
Prieta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchdale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prieta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Prieta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Birchdale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Prieta is in Birchdale's guard.
Prieta is looking to work some ground and pound but Birchdale has wrist control.
Prieta throws a big right hand that misses.
Birchdale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Birchdale keeping moving, preventing Prieta from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchdale trying to keep a closed guard but Prieta is proving a slippery customer.
Prieta is looking to advance position but Birchdale has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Prieta wants to hold on but Birchdale pushes him away.#T1#
Prieta is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchdale looking to control but Prieta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Prieta is looking to get to half guard.
Birchdale trying to control but Prieta is having none of it. #T2#
Prieta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Birchdale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Prieta tries to lock up and control but Birchdale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prieta is trying desperately to improve position.
Birchdale wants to control the pace but Prieta is squirming around nicely.
Prieta is trying to escape the mount.
Birchdale controlling his opponent. #T3#
Prieta wants to control but Birchdale is having none of it.
Birchdale trying to control but Prieta is having none of it.
Prieta is trying to escape the mount.
Prieta tries to lock up and control but Birchdale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Birchdale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Birchdale avoids the attempt from Prieta to control.
Birchdale looking to control but Prieta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Prieta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Prieta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Birchdale trying to control but Prieta is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nada Birchdale showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Birchdale 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nada Birchdale!
Nada Birchdale decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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