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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from George is defended easily by Shibanov. Shibanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.#TD# Shibanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. George quickly recovers to half guard. George holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Shibanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shibanov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1# Shibanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. George tries to get to full guard but Shibanov has control of the leg. Shibanov 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. Shibanov is pressing down on George 's thigh, looking to free his foot. George is holding on for now. Shibanov thows a huge punch but George dodges it nicely.
George is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. George is trying to stand up here but Shibanov is controlling him well. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ground and pound from Shibanov. George wants to control but Shibanov is keeping busy and won't allow it. George tries to roll over but Shibanov keeps him under control. George is still trying to improve position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Shibanov doesn't manage to clinch there - George circles away.
Shibanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Shibanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
George changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD# Shibanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2# George sneaks out the side door and pushes Shibanov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD# George gets caught flat footed, as Shibanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shibanov wants to control from the top but George keeps moving. George working a defensive guard here.
Shibanov stopping the sweep attempt from George . The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. George is striking from the bottom but Shibanov uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. George is refusing to be controlled, as Shibanov sits in half guard. #T4# Shibanov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shibanov is looking to take a break and control but George is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. George wants to improve his position but Shibanov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugenie Shibanov dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD# Shibanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into George 's guard.#ES2# George has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shibanov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Shibanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shibanov is trying to drag George to the mat but George just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Shibanov taking a breather. Shibanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# George pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. George shoots in looking for a takedown. Shibanov tries to sprawl out of it but George keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shibanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1# Shibanov tries to clinch up but George circles away and keeps his distance. A telegraphed takedown attempt from George is defended easily by Shibanov. Shibanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as George sprawls well. George wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shibanov gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugenie Shibanov. That's going to take a lot out of him. George shoots in but no luck this time. Shibanov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Shibanov wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance. George misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eugenie Shibanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# George has Shibanov up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##TD# Shibanov has George pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shibanov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending George tumbling to the mat - Shibanov dives into George 's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if George can do anything to dispel that myth. Shibanov trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. George will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
George is trying to control the position but Shibanov postures up. Shibanov trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. George is pulling down on Shibanov's head to control his posture. #T3# Shibanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed George 's guard. George is trying to get back to full guard. George gets full guard. Shibanov is looking to stand up but George won't let him. George is trying to control the position but Shibanov postures up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. George tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shibanov swivels and escapes.#CL2# George has Shibanov up against the cage in a clinch.
George stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4# George fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shibanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. George fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2# George shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than George was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! George is breathing heavily. George looking to control but instead Shibanov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Shibanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shibanov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SU2# George stands up and beckons Shibanov to join him on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklyn George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Shibanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
George gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shibanov.
#BC# Shibanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shibanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and George makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shibanov really felt that one! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# George clinches up with Shibanov and pushes him back against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. George tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shibanov just stands there and leans against the cage. George jumps guard but Shibanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1# A short uppercut from George . #CUT2# It looks like Eugenie Shibanov has been cut. George with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shibanov is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugenie Shibanov. That's going to take a lot out of him. George scores with a hook to the body.#TD2# George decides to pull guard. George really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shibanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. George 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. Shibanov postures up.
George is looking to stand back up but Shibanov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by George . George is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Shibanov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and George reverses the position - he's now on top in Shibanov's guard. George 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES# Shibanov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. George presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2# George 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. George avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George works over Shibanov's head and body with a nice combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shibanov darts in trying to clinch and George counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3# George has a takedown stuffed.#TD# Shibanov shoots in and gets a takedown into George 's guard. Shibanov stopping the sweep attempt from George . Shibanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. George is trying to keep Shibanov in close.
George preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# Shibanov trying to control but George is working from the bottom. Shibanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Shibanov trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# George dives in and scores a takedown into Shibanov's guard.#ES# Shibanov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes George off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick misses from George . Shibanov is looking for a counter combo.#CL2# George has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Franklyn George comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think George 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklyn George !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1# A combination from Dentler does no damage. George moves out of range of the strikes. Dentler shoots in for a takedown but George shows good takedown defense. Dentler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dentler is breathing heavily. Dentler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from George .
A head kick misses from Dentler. Sloppy strikes from Dentler. Those never looked like landing. #CL2# George drives through and clinches with Dentler against the cage.
George is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dentler to keep the fight standing. George avoiding damage.
George keeps control of Dentler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dentler trying to stall but George improves his position.
George is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dentler is defending well. George tries to pull guard but Dentler forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jessy Dentler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklyn George .#T1# Dentler scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dentler drops down looking for an ankle pick but George pulls his leg out and moves away.
George throws a nice head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Dentler 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2# George changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dentler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Dentler is not content to let George control the position. George throws an elbow but Dentler slips to the side and avoids it well. Dentler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU2# George has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2# George closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dentler to the mat! Dentler manages to get full guard. George must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dentler controls George momentarily but George frees himself. George working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dentler's head. George working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dentler's head. Dentler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. George is stalling in the full guard. George trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# George trying to control the position from guard on top but Dentler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. George is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Dentler looking for a sweep. Not yet Dentler, not yet. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dentler misses with a series of wild punches.
Dentler moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGeorge . George has his takedown stuffed and Dentler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. George fails with a takedown attempt from distance. As George tries to get set, Dentler tries to push him back and clinch up but George manages to avoid the attempt. George throws out a loose jab but Dentler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Dentler shoots in but George avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dentler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. George tries to clinch but Dentler is having none of it. Dentler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from George . Dentler misses with the combination.
George fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by George . We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dentler wants to control but George postures up. 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 Jessy Dentler will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Nice sprawl there from Dentler as George shoots in. George throws a nice head kick!
Dentler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL# Dentler closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# George 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. George wants to clinch up but Dentler keeps it at a distance. George fails to land the takedown. Dentler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on George 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# George clinches up with Dentler and pushes him back against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD# Dentler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics George uses from the top position. George trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dentler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if George can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# George looking to control.
Dentler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. George is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. George looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dentler is one step ahead there. Dentler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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. George looking for a sweep. Not yet George , not yet. George is adopting a defensive guard. George not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
George really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dentler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dentler preventing the sweep. George utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dentler connects with a jab. George lands a body shot.
Jessy Dentler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# George scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. George connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dentler's hands. Dentler misses with a double jab
and George counters with a series of strikes. Dentler will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2# George closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dentler stops a takedown attempt from George .
Jessy Dentler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklyn George . George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dentler prevents a takedown attempt there.
George tries to pull guard but Dentler holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
Dentler is trying to break the clinch but George is controlling him.#T4# George tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dentler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. George is working for takedown but Dentler is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Dentler moves into range and clinches up with George .#TD2# George lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES# Dentler kicks off George and gets to his feet. Jessy Dentler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice sprawl there from George as Dentler shoots in. George tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dentler swivels and escapes. Dentler throws a combination that misses and George counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2# George drives through and clinches with Dentler against the cage.
George wants a takedown but no success here.
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 Jessy Dentler will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# George fails with the takedown. Dentler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from George . Dentler on the wrong end of a nice hook. George moves out of range of the leg kick from Dentler.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. George tries to pull guard but Dentler won't allow it.
Jessy Dentler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklyn George . Dentler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# George escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dentler wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance. George tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dentler paws at him with a jab and circles away. A low kick from Dentler misses #TD2# and George counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES# Dentler kicks George off and gets to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# George throws a wild combination but nothing lands. George is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dentler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dentler lands with an overhand left. Dentler lands a head shot. Dentler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
George misses with a takedown attempt - Dentler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Dentler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dentler wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2# George breaks the clinch.
#T2# George tries for a takedown but Dentler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jessy Dentler is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Dentler moves into range and clinches up with George .#TD# Dentler decides to pull guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dentler controlling George 's posture. George connects with a couple of short punches. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dentler holds on and takes a little breather. Dentler 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. Jessy Dentler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Dentler keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. #SUB# Dentler working for a triangle but George defends it easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Dentler keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dentler just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2# George clinches up with Dentler and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from George as Dentler shoots in. George is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. George misses the shot to the body. George tries to clinch there but Dentler circles away.
George looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dentler is fending him off so far but George persists. Nope, Dentler circles away and we're back to standing. George tries to close the distance and clinch but Dentler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# George moves into range and clinches up with Dentler.#BC2# George pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. George closes the distance but Dentler moves to the side and Dentler counters with a right hand to the body. Dentler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Franklyn George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jessy Dentler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. George throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dentler's waist but Dentler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing George off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight! Jessy Dentler showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dentler, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jessy Dentler! Jessy Dentler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Tardferrus drives through with a takedown into George 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB# Tardferrus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Tardferrus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Tardferrus drops back looking for a leg! George is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and George manages to kick Tardferrus off! Tardferrus jumps back into George 's guard. George has control of Tardferrus's left arm, preventing Tardferrus from doing any damage. #SUB# Tardferrus 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Tardferrus drops back looking for a leg! George is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and George manages to kick Tardferrus off! Tardferrus jumps back into George 's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if George can do anything to dispel that myth. George looking for a sweep. Not yet George , not yet. #T1##SUB# Tardferrus 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. Tardferrus stopping the sweep attempt from George . Tardferrus wants to control from the top but George keeps moving. Tardferrus advances position into side control! Tardferrus wants to control but George is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Tardferrus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Tardferrus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB# Tardferrus in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... George is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ra Tardferrus!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
George seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign! Tucker throws a lazy head kick and George counters with a three punch combo that has Tucker backing up. Tucker nods at George to acknowledge the strikes. George fails to land the takedown. Tucker is looking for the big counter here.#CL# George gets a clinch. Tucker is trying to stall.
George tries to pull guard but Tucker holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Tucker is fighting off a takedown attempt but George is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tucker to the mat. Tucker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Tucker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tucker is looking to break free of the clinch but George has double underhooks. #T1##BC2# Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. George fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklyn George . That's going to take a lot out of him. Tucker prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2# Tucker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Tucker. George tries to counter with a takedown but Tucker is quick to defend against it. George avoids the head kick by Tucker.
#T2##CL# George closes the distance and clinches. Tucker is looking to break free of the clinch but George has double underhooks. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Tucker is trying to stall.
George fails to pull guard.
Tucker tries to work over George 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. George has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tucker after a bit of a struggle. #BC2# Tucker manages to break the clinch.
#T3# A head kick by Tucker misses and George counters with a left and a right that stings Tucker. Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily. Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tucker swivels and escapes. Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily. George lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside. A head kick misses from George . Tucker is looking for the big counter here. Tucker throws a head kick that misses. George throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tucker's waist but Tucker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing George off to one side. Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Tucker tries to keep at a distance but George has taken the fight into the clinch. George is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tucker is defending well.#T4# Tucker taking a breather. Tucker throws a head punch that misses. Tucker is pressed up against the cage. George has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tucker down to the mat. Tucker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Tucker throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George looks to land a combination. Tucker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! George blocks a head kick by Tucker.
George lands a two punch combo.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. George looks for a takedown but Tucker sprawls well. Tucker throws a head kick that misses. George fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Todd Tucker will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A head kick misses from Tucker. #CL# George darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for George .
George lands a shoulder strike. #BC# George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and George counters with a stiff right hand. George wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance. George tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it. Tucker throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. George doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. George shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing George 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklyn George . That's going to take a lot out of him. George tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away. A head kick by Tucker misses #CL# and George counters by clinching up. Stalling in the clinch from George .
Tucker letting George take a breather here.#BC# George pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. George has a takedown stuffed.#CL# George has Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##TD# George jumps into guard, dragging Tucker to the mat.
#SU2# Tucker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on George , up you get! George is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Tucker throws a head kick that misses. Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
George wants to clinch. George cracks Tucker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A head kick misses from Tucker. #T3# A head kick misses from Tucker. #CL# George rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage. Tucker tries to circle away but George has him pinned against the cage. George fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for George to work.
George tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tucker smiles and moves away.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - George looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tucker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# George shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tucker pinned against the cage. Tucker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George is looking to counter the offense by Tucker and move into the clinch. George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. George scores with a body shot.
George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And Tucker tries to counter it with a takedown but George pushes his down on his head and steps out. Tucker throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tucker throws a head kick that misses. Tucker throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Todd Tucker will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# George tries to clinch but Tucker moves out of range. Tucker throws a head kick that misses. Todd Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup. George tries to clinch but Tucker moves out of range. George scores with a nice right hand.
George wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Tucker throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice uppercut there from George . Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and George counters with a one-two to the body. Tucker takes a kick to the side of the head. Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. George doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# George shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tucker but Tucker pushes him off and we're back to square one. Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily. Tucker throws a lazy head kick and George counters with a body kick. Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tucker throws a head kick that misses. Tucker slaps away a takedown attempt from George , before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklyn George . That's going to take a lot out of him. George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. George tries to clinch up. Tucker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tucker throws a head kick that misses. Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tucker.#T2# George has a takedown stuffed. Tucker misses with a head kick.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses. George appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Tucker throws a head kick that misses. George drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tucker sprawls and moves away. George shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tucker as he jumps to the side. Tucker throws a counter combo. Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tucker throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tucker misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tucker. 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! Tucker stuffs the takedown. George blocks a head kick by Tucker.
#T3# George is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# George instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by George . George tries to pull guard but Tucker holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
Tucker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but George has him pressed against the cage. Franklyn George has scored more points in the clinch so far. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4##BC# George manages to break the clinch.
#TD# George is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tucker's half guard. George trying to control from half guard but Tucker is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tucker looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2# Tucker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but George is on him like a limpet, forcing Tucker back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Todd Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Tucker 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Tucker! An intense looking Todd Tucker took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'How did this happen? What am I doing here? Who are you? What have you done with my mind?'.
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Date: Nov 12, 2018 |
#R1# George takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. George closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gentry circles away. George throws a sloppy head kick and Gentry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. George looks winded! Gentry stuffs the takedown. Gentry slaps away a takedown attempt from George , before circling back to the center of the mat. Carroll Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklyn George .#CL# Gentry clinches up against the cage. George prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gentry tries to break free but George pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Gentry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Gentry clinches with his opponent.
Gentry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2# George decides to pull guard. George utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gentry 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.#T1##SUB# Gentry drops back looking for a leg! George is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and George manages to kick Gentry off! Gentry jumps back into George 's guard. Gentry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Gentry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. George preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gentry landing with the ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if George can do anything to dispel that myth. George wants to improve his position but instead Gentry has moved into half guard.
#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. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gentry connects with a nice short shot to George 's temple. Gentry performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Nice strikes from Gentry there. Gentry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. George blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gentry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Still in half guard, Gentry seems content to control. Gentry winds up and cracks George with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Gentry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. George doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gentry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ground and pound from Gentry. #SU# Gentry decides to return to a standing position. George takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4# Gentry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentry tries to grapple but his opponent circles and George counters with a nice uppercut. Gentry is looking to clinch but George is avoiding it.
#CL2# George clinches. #TD# Gentry lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. George looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gentry puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. George throws a strike from the bottom but Gentry passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carroll Gentry dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# George fails to land the takedown. Gentry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Horrible takedown attempt by George or perhaps it was just good defense by Gentry, which made it look bad. It looked like Gentry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around?#CL# Gentry clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Gentry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics George uses from the top position. Gentry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gentry controlling the position. George is breathing heavily. Gentry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Gentry's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. George tries to free his leg and advance position but Gentry is retaining full guard. #T1# George prevents Gentry from getting back to his feet. George stopping the sweep attempt from Gentry.#SU2# George stands and steps away. Gentry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Gentry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Gentry pushes George up against the cage in a clinch. George is looking for a takedown. Carroll Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklyn George .#TD# Gentry jumps guard.
#T2# Gentry looking to hit a scissor sweep but George is one step ahead there. Gentry 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# Gentry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks George with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. George wants to control the action here but instead Gentry manages to pass to full mount! George is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB# Gentry is working for a guillotine from mount but George frees his head quite easily.
George keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3# Gentry connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
George is trying to reverse the position but instead Gentry has taken his back - oops! George trying to get back to his feet but Gentry is in full control for now. George wants to control his opponent's hands but Gentry gets his hands free. George is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #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.#SUB# George preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gentry. #SUB# Gentry is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
George trying to control the hands but Gentry breaks the grip. #SUB# George is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gentry gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gentry misses with an elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carroll Gentry dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# George shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gentry pinned against the cage. Gentry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. George takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# George takes the fight into the clinch. Gentry tries to score a body lock takedown but George shows good agility there to stay on his feet. George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. George holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1##TD# Gentry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics George uses from the top position. Gentry keeping full guard, as George tries to pass. George stands up over Gentry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Gentry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Gentry manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC# Gentry manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# George pushes Gentry up against the cage in a clinch. Gentry tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC# Gentry breaks the clinch.
George misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentry is looking for a counter combo. Gentry tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# George misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gentry tries to clinch but George is having none of it. Carroll Gentry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A punch combination from George misses. George circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch but George swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Gentry has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gentry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but George pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carroll Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gentry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3# Gentry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but George is keeping busy.#BC# Gentry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gentry throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. George tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gentry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten George somewhat.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. George misses with a takedown attempt - Gentry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gentry throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Horrible takedown attempt by George or perhaps it was just good defense by Gentry, which made it look bad. Gentry appears to be looking for a big counter. Gentry throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. George looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gentry is fending him off so far but George persists. Nope, Gentry circles away and we're back to standing. Franklyn George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Carroll Gentry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. George thows a left - swing and a miss! Gentry throwing a counter right hand but George manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Carroll Gentry showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gentry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carroll Gentry!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# George closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tucker circles away. Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Nice sprawl there from Tucker as George shoots in. George tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklyn George . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# George moves into the clinch. George is looking to take this one to the mat. Tucker is looking to break free of the clinch but George has double underhooks. #TD# George drags the fight down to the ground.
George pulls Tucker in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# George is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George is looking to stand up but Tucker isn't so interested in that idea. #T1# George 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. George throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. George looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES# George has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2##TD# George pulls guard. George tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tucker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with George . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2# Tucker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL# George clinches. Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from George .
#BC# George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily. #TD# George shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than George was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tucker trying to remain calm as George controls from the top position.#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. George 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tucker can do anything to dispel that myth. George advances to mount. George takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. George with shots to the head and body - Tucker looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB# George swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tucker is now in George 's guard. A big mistake from George there, giving up the dominant position! George wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB# George looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
#SUB# George is looking for a triangle here but Tucker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
George wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. George is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklyn George dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# George avoids the head kick by Tucker.
George lands with a kick to the ribs.
George fails with the takedown. George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. George shoots for a takedown but Tucker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tucker wants to counter the offense by George and move into the clinch position. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklyn George . That's going to take a lot out of him. Tucker misses with a head kick.
George shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily. #CL# George instigates a clinch. Tucker stalling in the clinch but George improves position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George stalls. The referee is keeping an eye on George - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with George for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# George is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tucker is defending well. George tries to pull guard but Tucker won't allow it.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but George keeps him there for the moment. George tries to pull guard but Tucker forces him back to his feet, against the cage. George wants a takedown but no success here.
Tucker is trying to maintain a safe position but George gets an underhook and turns Tucker into the cage. George is looking to take this one to the mat. Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but George has him pressed against the cage. George tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tucker smiles and moves away.
George blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Todd Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. George tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance. Todd Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily. #CL# George gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. George jumps guard but Tucker stands there with George around his waist. George gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tucker wants to get back to striking at distance but George won't allow it.
#TD# George pulls guard effortlessly. Tucker stopping the sweep attempt from George .#SU2# Tucker gets to his feet - George follows without any prompting. Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George fails with a takedown attempt. #T3# George misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Tucker throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and George counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by George . George is working for takedown but Tucker is calmly controlling the position for now. Tucker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from George .
Tucker misses with the head strike.
George tries to pull guard but Tucker holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
George is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but George has him pressed against the cage.#T4# George tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
George tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tucker smiles and moves away.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses. George has a takedown stuffed. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from George . George blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! George fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. George shoots in for a takedown but Tucker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes 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# Tucker throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
#TD# George shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tucker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Tucker wants to get back to his feet but George passes into half guard.
#REVB# Tucker tries to kick George off in order to stand up. George Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB# George thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George controls the position. #T1# Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tucker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but George is controlling him well.#SUB# George working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. George is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. George working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB# George looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Franklyn George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. George has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3# George trying to control but Tucker is having none of it. You get the feeling that Tucker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tucker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. George controlling from mount. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, George cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. George trying to control but Tucker is having none of it. Tucker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB# George swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franklyn George ! The defeated Todd Tucker had this to say: 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.
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Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# George closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rodriguez's guard. Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and George defends well. George really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in George 's guard. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# George looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George wants to stand up but Rodriguez is controlling him. George wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rodriguez is now in half guard. #T1# George holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Well, if Rodriguez 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.
George is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez stops George from getting back to his feet.
#ES2# George has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rodriguez is on him like a limpet, forcing George back against the cage. Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but George is defending well. George working aggressively here.
Rodriguez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2# Stalling in the clinch from George .
George lands with a short shot to the head. Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Rodriguez has George pressed against the cage, preventing George from circling away and getting back to striking at range. With the fighters up against the cage, George throws an elbow but misses. George misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# George has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rodriguez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rodriguez trying to get back to his feet but George is in full control for now. George just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3# A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez trying to control the hands but George won't let him. Rodriguez is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Rodriguez showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2# George 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, Rodriguez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
George looks winded!#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rodriguez manages to reverse the position and now he's in George 's guard. Nice work there by Rodriguez.
#SU# Rodriguez stands up from guard. Let's bang! George throws a leg kick that misses. Rodriguez tries to counter by clinching up but George breaks away and moves out of range. Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A head kick from Rodriguez lands but George takes it in his stride. #CL2# George closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franklyn George will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# George shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Rodriguez kicks George off and gets back to his feet.#CL2# George moves into the clinch. Rodriguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
George is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage. #TD# Rodriguez decides to pull guard. #SUB# Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but George defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. #T1# George looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Rodriguez sitting in guard, not really doing much. Rodriguez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. George 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. Rodriguez chips away with some ground and pound. Rodriguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. George trying to control the position.
#T2# Rodriguez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# George is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. George is breathing heavily.#SU# Rodriguez gets to his feet - George follows without any prompting. #CL# Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# George turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES# Rodriguez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A low kick from George misses #TD# and Rodriguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriguez. Rodriguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SU# Rodriguez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# Rodriguez tries to sprawl but George drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Rodriguez has one foot on George 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. George scores with a one two! Rodriguez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. George takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt. Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4# Rodriguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but George forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2# Rodriguez is fighting off a takedown attempt but George is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rodriguez to the mat. Rodriguez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Rodriguez lands some strikes from the bottom.#ES# Rodriguez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# George closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodriguez quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Rodriguez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. George keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD# Rodriguez pulls guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irwin Rodriguez dominated that second round. 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##TD2# George drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodriguez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, George asserts his dominance and retains side control. George working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Rodriguez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Rodriguez scores with a head kick. George tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. George tries a head kick but it misses.
As George tries to get set, Rodriguez tries to push him back and clinch up but George manages to avoid the attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# George scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Rodriguez pushes George off and gets back to his feet.#T1# Rodriguez throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
#TD2# George gets a double leg takedown into Rodriguez's guard.#SUB# Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
George prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet. George scores with a decent looking elbow strike. George trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #ES# Rodriguez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2# Rodriguez lands a nice looking kick to the body. George takes a step back to recover. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A combination from Rodriguez does no damage. George throws a solid leg kick but Rodriguez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at George .#TD2# George looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. George wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it. George seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3# George stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position. George trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rodriguez controlling George 's posture. George with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. George stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. George is looking to pass into half guard but Rodriguez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodriguez is in guard.#REVR# George looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there. Rodriguez distracts George with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Rodriguez preventing the sweep. #SU# Rodriguez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Franklyn George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rodriguez scores with a head kick. George tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight! Irwin Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rodriguez 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irwin Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1# Shields throws a head kick that misses. George darts in looking for a takedown but Shields gets double underhooks and turns George into the cage. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from George . Shields throws a quick counter head kick but George was just out of range. Shields stuffs the takedown attempt from George . George gets slowly back to his feet. #CL# Shields clinches up against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Shields looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# George pulls Shields into guard.
#SU# Shields gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. George misses with a takedown #CL# and Shields counters by clinching up. Julian Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklyn George .#T1# Shields controlling the action here for a moment.
George goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shields prevents it.
George looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Shields could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. George avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2# George jumps into guard, dragging Shields to the mat.
Shields tries to stand but George is controlling from the bottom. Shields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# George is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shields is aware though and is defending well. George looking for a sweep. Not yet George , not yet. Shields connects with a couple of short punches. Shields throws a big right hand that misses. #T2##SU# Shields decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on George , up you get! #CL2# George closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# George pulls guard effortlessly. George seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. George looks winded! Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as George works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB# Shields drops back looking for a leg! George is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and George manages to kick Shields off! Shields jumps back into George 's guard. George looking for a sweep. Not yet George , not yet. Shields throwing strikes from guard but George blocks nicely. George preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# George wants to sweep but no luck. George keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully. George working a defensive guard but Shields passes into half guard.
#SUB# Shields seems to be looking for submissions.
Shields not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Shields seems to be looking for submissions.
George is looking to control Shields's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can George avoid being mounted? George keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if George can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4# Shields drops an elbow to the side of George 's head. George tries to roll over but Shields keeps him under control.#SUB2# George looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shields pushes past his half guard into mount! Shields raining down hammerfists from mount. Shields tries to control but George wriggling away. Shields is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. George can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shields with the ground and pound from mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shields lands a couple of good shots and George has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Shields really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for George . Shields 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. Shields struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Shields dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL# Shields forces George back against the cage and clinches. Shields is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around? Shields looking to slow down the pace here. George is trying to push Shields away but Shields has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. George is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now. George tries to circle away but Shields has him pinned against the cage. George can't break the clinch.
George is trying to drag Shields to the mat but Shields just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. George is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shields is trying to drag George to the mat but George just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2# George gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES# Shields has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but George is on him like a limpet, forcing Shields back against the cage.#T1##TD# Shields lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
George trying to control from the bottom.
Julian Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Shields lands with a punch from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Shields gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2# George shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shields's guard. George is breathing heavily. Shields striking off his back but it's not causing George any problems. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shields is trying to control the position but George postures up. #T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as George accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Shields wants to stand but George is controlling the position. #ES# Shields scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice takedown defense from George . No joy for Shields on that attempt. #TD2# George looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Shields is trying to stand back up but George is controlling him
#T3# Shields trying to control here.
George stalling. Shields slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Shields striking off his back but it's not causing George any problems. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Shields manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. George is trying to push Shields away but Shields has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# George pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# George gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Shields manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# George fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shields to the ground. George is now in Shields's guard.#ES# Shields kicks George off and gets to his feet. A punch combination from Shields misses. #TD2# George shoots in and bounces Shields off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Shields dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# George closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shields to the mat! Shields manages to get full guard. #ES# Shields manages to escape and get back to his feet.
George closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shields circles away.#CL2# George closes the distance and clinches. George is looking to break free of the clinch but Shields has double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but George gets the underhooks and prevents it.
George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. George lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1##TD2# George gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shields is pressing down on George 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Shields pulls George in to control the position. George really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. George pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now. Shields 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.#SUB2# George drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shields dives on top into guard.#REVR# George looking for a sweep. Not yet George , not yet. #SUB# Shields drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shields jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2# George avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Shields is stalling in the full guard. Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# George looking for subs off his back but Shields has passed one foot through into half guard.
George has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Shields seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. George is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Julian Shields!
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