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Event:
Scrap Fights 5
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Paaluttaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paaluttaja wants to clinch up but Mongus keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Paaluttaja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mongus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mongus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mongus tries to pull guard but Paaluttaja forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Paaluttaja scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Hugh Mongus has been cut.
Paaluttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mongus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paaluttaja prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mongus looks winded!
Paaluttaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Paaluttaja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paaluttaja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mongus backwards.
Paaluttaja lands a shot to the body.
Paaluttaja presses Mongus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paaluttaja.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paaluttaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mongus backwards.
Paaluttaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mongus backwards. #T1#
Paaluttaja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paaluttaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mongus backwards. #ROC#
Mongus is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Hugh Mongus's cut even more.
A left hand lands to the body for Paaluttaja.
Mongus is still on wobbly legs! Can Paaluttaja finish him?
Still in the clinch, Paaluttaja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paaluttaja throws a big uppercut that drops Mongus! More strikes from Paaluttaja and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mongus lies dazed against the ropes as Paaluttaja celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauli Paaluttaja!
Pauli Paaluttaja made sure to mention his sponsor, Laundry @ 85! in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Mongus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Hard clinches.
Nice elbow from Hard.
Hard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Mongus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mongus tries to pull guard but Hard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mongus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hard smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mongus moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mongus looking to control.
Hard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mongus is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mongus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mongus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mongus wants to stand and escape but Hard is having none of it.
Mongus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hard wants to control from the top but Mongus keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hard throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mongus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#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.
Mongus moves out of range of the body kick from Hard.
Hard throws a right hand that Mongus ducks under and follows up with a left that Mongus also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Hard misses.
Hard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Mongus closes the distance and pushes Hard back into the cage.
Mongus has Hard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hits Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Mongus.#BC2#
Mongus breaks the clinch.
Mongus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mongus wants to land a leg kick but Hard is out of range.
Hard throws a head kick but Mongus moves out of range.
Mongus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Hard clinches.
Mongus is trying to pull guard but Hard has him pressed against the cage.
Hard missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Mongus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mongus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mongus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hard is looking to break free of the clinch but Mongus has double underhooks. #TD#
Hard jumps into guard, dragging Mongus to the mat.
Mongus preventing the sweep.
Hard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mongus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Hard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mongus pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Mongus landing strikes from the mount.
Hard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hard is breathing heavily.
Mongus lands a heavy elbow.
Mongus trying to control but Hard is having none of it.
Mongus content just to control the position here.
Hard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 Hits Hard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugh Mongus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Hard lands a big head kick that sends Mongus tumbling to the mat! Hard takes a step backwards and waves Mongus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mongus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mongus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hard throws a front kick that sends Mongus stumbling back into the cage.
Hard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mongus is out of range.
Hard looks for the body kick but Mongus saw that one coming.
Mongus unleashes a big counter combination but Hard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mongus can do to turn this around?
Hard throws a lazy head kick
and Mongus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Hard.
Mongus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Hard rushes Mongus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mongus is stalling here.
#BC2#
Mongus breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Mongus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Mongus closes the distance and clinches.
Mongus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hard walks away with a smile on his face. Mongus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hard moves into the clinch successfully.
Mongus tries to score a body lock takedown but Hard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mongus is breathing heavily.
Mongus jumps guard but Hard stands there with Mongus around his waist. Mongus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hits Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Mongus.
Hard scores a nice knee to the body.
Mongus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mongus is trying to pull guard but Hard has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Mongus wants a takedown.
Hard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mongus is defending well for now.
Mongus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mongus is trying to break the clinch but Hard has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Hard pulls Mongus into guard.
Hard keeping moving, preventing Mongus from controlling successfully.
Hard tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3#
Mongus prevents Hard from getting back to his feet.
Mongus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hugh Mongus has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mongus escapes and throws Hard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mongus off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Hard looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Mongus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Hard doesn't have the hooks in and Mongus manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Hard has his foot on Mongus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mongus works his way back into a safe position though.
Mongus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mongus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mongus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mongus cracks Hard with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mongus is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hits Hard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Mongus'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#
Hard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Mongus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hard is looking for a sweep.
Mongus is looking to take a break and control but Hard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hard wants to get back to his feet but Mongus drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard wants to control but Mongus postures up.
A lull in the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Mongus cracks Hard with a big right hand but Hard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hard tries to buck Mongus off but Mongus is having none of it.
Mongus trying to control the action but Hard is working from the bottom.
Mongus scoring with punches and elbows.
Hard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mongus is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Mongus controls the position from side control.
Hard is looking to regain half guard here but Mongus keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mongus 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 Hard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hard is not content to let Mongus control the position. #T3#
Mongus gets to mount! Hard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mongus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mongus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hard's face.
Mongus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Hard is looking to get to half guard.
Hard gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hard looking for submissions off his back.
Mongus lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Mongus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hard 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hits Hard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Sith gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mongus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sith clinches up with Mongus and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Mongus gets control of Sith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mongus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mongus is adopting a defensive guard.
Sith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mongus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mongus is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mongus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mongus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mongus in particular looking to stall.
Mongus lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Mongus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mongus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sith wants to control but Mongus passes into side.
Mongus is chipping away with strikes.
Sith is trying to get back to half guard.
Sith being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Mongus cracks Sith with a big right hand but Sith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mongus 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 Sith's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've been hearing that Mongus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mongus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
A control attempt from Sith but he's now mounted!
Mongus controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mongus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sith is trying to escape the mount.
Mongus controlling his opponent.
Mongus 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mongus lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Mongus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Mongus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Sith closes the distance and pushes Mongus back into the cage.#TD#
Mongus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mongus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mongus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sith's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sith wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mongus is now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mongus in particular looking to stall.
Sith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sith.#T1#
Mongus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mongus 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.
Mongus working some strikes from top position.
Mongus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sith's guard.
Mongus working Sith over with strikes.
Hugh Mongus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mongus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Mongus slips a nice elbow through Sith's hands, connecting with Sith's forehead.
Well, if Mongus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mongus is nestled in close to Sith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mongus trying to control the pace.
Mongus working Sith over with strikes. #T3#
Sith wants to get back to full guard.
Mongus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mongus is controlling the pace.
Mongus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sith wants to control but Mongus is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mongus maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sith could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mongus has cracked it and Sith is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mongus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugh Mongus!
Hugh Mongus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams lands a jab to Mongus's midsection.
Mongus defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Mongus counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Williams wants the takedown. Mongus is fighting it off but Williams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mongus's guard against the cage.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams postures up.
Mongus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mongus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mongus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mongus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mongus is controlling him.
Mongus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Mongus throws a big elbow that misses.
Mongus tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mongus manages to pass to side control.
Williams is trying to escape back to his feet but Mongus uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mongus advances nicely into full mount.
Mongus working Williams over with strikes here.
Mongus tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams is trying to stand up.
Williams is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mongus with a couple of short strikes.
Mongus landing strikes from the mount.#T3##SUB#
Mongus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Mongus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Williams is now in Mongus's guard. A big mistake from Mongus there, giving up the dominant position!
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
It looks like Hugh Mongus has been cut.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Hugh Mongus's cut is getting worse.#SUB#
Williams is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mongus has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Williams is looking to defend but Mongus has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Williams! Mongus pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Williams taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugh Mongus!
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