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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Collector throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pranjic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collector is in Pranjic's guard.#SU#
Collector decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pranjic, up you get! #CL#
Collector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pranjic, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Collector successfully pulls guard.
Pranjic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collector knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pranjic on the ground.
Pranjic passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pranjic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Collector has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pranjic wants to control but Collector is keeping him busy.
Collector wants to get back to his feet but Pranjic is dominant here and he's now got Collector's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pranjic lands strikes to the head.
Pranjic is landing with strikes. Collector can't take much more of this.
Pranjic has Collector flattened out and is raining down punches.
Collector wants to get back to his feet.
Pranjic gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T1#
Pranjic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ROC2#
Collector is rocked!
Collector is trying to stand back up.
Oh Collector is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Pranjic is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Collector won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Pranjic off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Pranjic!
A very excited looking Ivan Pranjic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Pranjic jumps guard but Smith stands there with Pranjic around his waist. Pranjic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pranjic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith gets through Pranjic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pranjic is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Pranjic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pranjic is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Pranjic is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Pranjic takes an elbow to the temple.
Pranjic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Pranjic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pranjic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith cracks Pranjic with a nice body shot.
Pranjic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Pranjic tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Pranjic wants a takedown.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pranjic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Pranjic wants a takedown.
Pranjic is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to stall but Pranjic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Pranjic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith lands the left hand.
Pranjic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pranjic. Pranjic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pranjic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith cracks Pranjic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pranjic takes a jab right on the kisser.
RJ Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Smith rushes Pranjic and presses him up against the cage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Pranjic.
#T3#
Smith lands a right hand.
Pranjic wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pranjic being controlled against the cage.
Smith cracks Pranjic with a nice body shot.
Pranjic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Pranjic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Pranjic backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pranjic.
Pranjic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith jabs Pranjic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pranjic eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pranjic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Pranjic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pranjic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pranjic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pranjic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.#ROC2#
Pranjic is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Pranjic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pranjic seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Smith shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Pranjic is backing up but Smith catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Pranjic covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Smith Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RJ Smith!
Ivan Pranjic spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Pranjic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pranjic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casey is looking to clinch but Pranjic is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Casey gets tackled into the cage by Pranjic. Pranjic maintains the clinch.
Pranjic being controlled against the cage.
Casey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Casey gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#TD#
Casey pulls guard.
Pranjic throws an elbow that misses. Casey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pranjic's guard. Nice move by Casey!#REVR#
Casey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey connects with a couple of short punches.
Pranjic wants to get back to his feet but Casey is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Pranjic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Casey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##TD#
Casey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pranjic throws an elbow that misses. Casey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pranjic's guard. Nice move by Casey!#REVR#
Casey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Pranjic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Casey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Casey stalling against the cage.
Casey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Casey is trying to pull guard but Pranjic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Pranjic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Casey is trying to keep an underhook but Pranjic manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Casey pushes Pranjic off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pranjic throws a sloppy head kick and Casey moves out of range easily.
Casey is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Pranjic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Casey.
Pranjic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Johnathan Casey has been cut.#TD2#
Pranjic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pranjic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Casey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SU2#
Pranjic stands up. #CL2#
Pranjic pushes Casey up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Pranjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pranjic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Casey swivels and escapes.
Ivan Pranjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pranjic scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#
Casey is rocked!#T3##TD2#
Pranjic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Casey pushes Pranjic off but Pranjic dives into side control.
Oh Casey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pranjic looks winded!
Pranjic cracks Casey with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Pranjic immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Casey is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Pranjic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Pranjic!
Ivan Pranjic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Magno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pranjic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Magno is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magno 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.
Pranjic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Magno throws a right and a left that Pranjic avoids nicely.
Magno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Pranjic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Magno throws a right and a left that Pranjic avoids nicely.
Magno throws a series of punches but Pranjic moves out of range. #TD#
Pranjic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pranjic thows a huge punch but Magno dodges it nicely.
Pranjic stops Magno from getting back to his feet.
Pranjic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pranjic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SU#
Pranjic decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Magno fails to land with a series of punches.
Magno throws a right and a left that Pranjic avoids nicely.
Pranjic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pranjic lands a head kick!
Magno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pranjic.
Magno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Pranjic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pranjic won't allow Magno to get back to his feet.
Pranjic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Magno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pranjic.
Pranjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Magno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magno is looking to stand up but Pranjic isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magno lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Pranjic. #T3#
Magno shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pranjic eats them both and turns towards Magno to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Magno misses with a two punch combination.
Pranjic scores with a head kick.
Magno swinging wildly here.
Pranjic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pranjic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Magno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pranjic.
Pranjic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Magno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pranjic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Pranjic gets a clinch. #BC2#
Magno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL#
Pranjic rushes Magno and presses him up against the cage.
Pranjic pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Magno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magno fails to land with a series of punches.
Pranjic closes the distance and clinches up with Magno, looking for a takedown. Pranjic pushes Magno against the cage but Magno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pranjic looks to land a right hand but Magno moved out of range.
Pranjic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Magno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pranjic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magno.
Magno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Athos Magno will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Magno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magno blocks a head kick by Pranjic.
Magno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magno misses with the combination.
Pranjic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pranjic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Magno throws a series of punches but Pranjic moves out of range.
Pranjic scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pranjic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Magno tries to keep at a distance but Pranjic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2#
Magno manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Pranjic darts in and clinches Magno up against the cage.#BC2#
Magno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magno throws a right hand that Pranjic ducks under and follows up with a left that Pranjic also avoids with ease.
Magno looks to land a combination but Pranjic avoids it well.
Magno falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Pranjic moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Magno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pranjic throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
Magno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pranjic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magno.
Pranjic misses with a head kick.
Ivan Pranjic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pranjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pranjic dodges the punch combination from Magno.
Pranjic tries to counter with a takedown but Magno is quick to defend against it.
Pranjic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magno tries to avoid it but Pranjic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magno to the ground. Magno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pranjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magno throws a series of strikes that have Pranjic backpedaling.
Pranjic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Magno blocks a head kick by Pranjic.
#T3#
Magno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Magno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magno pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pranjic back to the cage. Magno follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Magno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pranjic throws a sloppy head kick and Magno moves out of range easily.
Magno is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pranjic throws a sloppy head kick and Magno moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Magno breaks from the clinch.
Magno throws a right and a left that Pranjic avoids nicely.
Magno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pranjic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pranjic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pranjic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magno.
Sloppy strikes from Magno. Those never looked like landing.
Pranjic dodges the punch combination from Magno.
#CL#
Pranjic has closed the distance and engaged Magno in a clinch.
#BC2#
Magno breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Magno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pranjic.
Magno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pranjic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Athos Magno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pranjic throws a head kick that Magno semi-blocks.
Pranjic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Magno.
Pranjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Magno.
Magno works over Pranjic's head and body with a nice combination.
Magno throws a series of punches but Pranjic moves out of range.
Magno throws a series of punches but Pranjic avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Magno.
Pranjic cracks the inside of Magno's front leg.
Magno tries to bum rush Pranjic with a series of wild strikes but Pranjic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pranjic or perhaps it was just good defense by Magno, which made it look bad. #T1#
Pranjic throws a sloppy head kick and Magno moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pranjic has a takedown stuffed.
Athos Magno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magno tries to bum rush Pranjic with a series of wild strikes but Pranjic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pranjic.
Magno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pranjic scores with a head kick.
Pranjic throws a nice looking combination but Magno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Pranjic closes the distance and pushes Magno back into the cage.#BC2#
Magno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pranjic tries a head kick but it misses.
Magno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Magno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pranjic circles away quickly and effectively.
Pranjic lands a head kick. Magno smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Magno gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pranjic controls the pace.
Magno wants to stand and escape but Pranjic is having none of it.
Pranjic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Pranjic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magno is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pranjic, into his guard. #REVB##T3##SU2#
Magno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pranjic, up you get!
Magno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pranjic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magno.
Pranjic scores with a head kick.
Magno throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Pranjic scores with a head kick.
Pranjic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magno is looking for the big counter here.
Pranjic throws a head kick but Magno moves out of range.
Magno falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Pranjic moves into the clinch.
Pranjic tries for a takedown but Magno manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Pranjic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Magno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pranjic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Athos Magno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magno misses with the combination.
Magno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magno misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Athos Magno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magno 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Athos Magno!
Ivan Pranjic spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Pranjic misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely.
Pranjic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maldonado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pranjic's waist but Pranjic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maldonado off to one side.
Maldonado slips a jab and a cross from Pranjic.
Ivan Pranjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldonado swinging wildly here.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Maldonado has managed to clinch.
Maldonado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pranjic 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.
A knee to the head by Maldonado.
Maldonado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldonado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pranjic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maldonado smiles and moves away.
Maldonado lands a two punch combo.
#T1##CL#
Maldonado moves into the clinch.
Maldonado has Pranjic pressed against the cage, preventing Pranjic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maldonado pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pranjic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maldonado tries a body shot but Pranjic blocks it.
#BC#
Maldonado breaks the clinch.
Maldonado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Pranjic closes the distance and clinches.
Maldonado unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maldonado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maldonado just leaning against Pranjic, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldonado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maldonado for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Maldonado unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maldonado'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.
Maldonado leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Maldonado scores with a four punch combination!
Pranjic throws an off balance right hand
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maldonado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pranjic tries to break the clinch but Maldonado is controlling the position. #T3#
Pranjic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldonado stalling.
Maldonado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pranjic up against the cage.
Maldonado seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harrison Maldonado.
Maldonado works over Pranjic's head and body with a nice combination.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pranjic sprawls well. Pranjic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maldonado gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Maldonado clinches up with Pranjic and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Maldonado slows down the pace here.
Maldonado is stalling here.
#BC2#
Pranjic manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Maldonado forces Pranjic back against the cage and clinches.
Maldonado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pranjic up against the cage.
Pranjic working Maldonado over with knees to the body.
Pranjic avoiding damage as Maldonado throws knees to the body.
Pranjic working aggressively here.
#BC#
Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Maldonado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Maldonado rushes Pranjic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maldonado stalling against the cage.
Harrison Maldonado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maldonado misses with an elbow over the top.
Maldonado is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Maldonado to work.
Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
Maldonado gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldonado stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pranjic is breathing heavily.
Pranjic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Maldonado darts in and clinches Pranjic up against the cage.
Pranjic misses with an elbow over the top.#T1##BC#
Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maldonado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harrison Maldonado is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Pranjic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maldonado landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maldonado is pushing Pranjic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maldonado struggles to land a body shot inside as Pranjic controls his hands.
Maldonado pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Maldonado.
Maldonado tries to work over Pranjic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pranjic being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses
and Maldonado counters with a series of strikes. Pranjic will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Maldonado closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pranjic's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pranjic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maldonado is controlling him.
Maldonado distracts Pranjic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maldonado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maldonado stands up over Pranjic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldonado is looking to work some ground and pound but Pranjic has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maldonado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Maldonado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maldonado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maldonado is working Pranjic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pranjic can do to turn this around?
Maldonado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maldonado connects with a couple of short punches.
Maldonado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maldonado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maldonado connects with a couple of short punches.
Pranjic wants to stand up but Maldonado is controlling him.
Maldonado postures up and lands a big shot to Pranjic's brow. #T4#
Maldonado won't allow Pranjic to get back to his feet.
Maldonado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maldonado throws a big elbow that misses.
Maldonado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maldonado working some strikes from top position.
Pranjic wants to get back to his feet but Maldonado is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldonado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pranjic defends well and Maldonado ends up having to push Pranjic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Maldonado fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pranjic to the ground. Maldonado is now in Pranjic's guard.
Maldonado stops Pranjic from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Maldonado dominated that second round.
That's time! Maldonado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Pranjic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maldonado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maldonado connects with a couple of short punches.
Maldonado scoring with some ground and pound.
Maldonado cracks Pranjic with a solid left hand.
Harrison Maldonado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maldonado lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado is standing up over Pranjic. Pranjic looks to escape but Maldonado dives into side control.
Pranjic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pranjic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1##SUB#
Maldonado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pranjic, who protects the arm well.
Maldonado landing strikes.
Pranjic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pranjic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maldonado lands a decent elbow from side control.
Maldonado scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Maldonado scores with punches from side control.
Pranjic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maldonado has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maldonado cracks Pranjic with a big right hand but Pranjic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SU#
Maldonado decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pranjic to his feet.
Maldonado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pranjic back to the cage. Maldonado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Maldonado dives in and scores a takedown into Pranjic's guard.
Pranjic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldonado lands a couple of digs.
Maldonado chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Pranjic is looking to stand up but Maldonado isn't so interested in that idea.
Maldonado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pranjic's head.
Pranjic wants to stand but Maldonado is controlling the position.
Maldonado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pranjic wants to get back to his feet but Maldonado passes into half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maldonado drops an elbow to the side of Pranjic's head.
Maldonado seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maldonado lands strikes from half guard.
Pranjic is trying to stand.
Maldonado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maldonado lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldonado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ivan Pranjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrison Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Maldonado postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pranjic to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldonado 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Maldonado!
Ivan Pranjic spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Kulli scores with a shot to the body.
Kulli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Pranjic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pranjic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulli tries to roll over but Pranjic keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pranjic wants to free his trapped foot but Kulli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pranjic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Pranjic winds up and cracks Kulli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kulli is trying to maintain the position but Pranjic is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pranjic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kulli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kulli is looking for a sweep. Pranjic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pranjic is thwarting Kulli's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulli is looking for a sweep. Pranjic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Pranjic connects with a high kick.
Pranjic is breathing heavily.
Kulli scores with a jab. Pranjic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kulli misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Pranjic rushes Kulli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Pranjic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kulli looking to control.
Pranjic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pranjic throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Kulli trying to control the position.
Kulli wants to sweep here but Pranjic controlling him for the moment.
Kulli trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pranjic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pranjic has managed to get both his arms back between Kulli's legs - danger averted.
Kulli trying to control the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pranjic stopping the sweep attempt from Kulli.
Kulli working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pranjic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pranjic walks into a straight right hand from Kulli.
We've been informed that Kulli has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pranjic wants to clinch
and Kulli counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Pranjic feints and as Kulli raises his hands in defense, Pranjic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Pranjic 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#
Kulli cracks a nice hook into Pranjic's ribs.
Kulli throws a shot from downtown. Pranjic moves away and avoids it.
Pranjic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kulli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulli jabs at Pranjic's body.#TD#
Pranjic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kulli on his heels. He'll look to pass Kulli's guard now, I'm sure.
Kulli is trying to keep Pranjic in close.
#SUB2#
Kulli is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pranjic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kulli's body to avoid the submission. Kulli has instead reached around Pranjic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kulli arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Haisu Kulli!
The defeated Ivan Pranjic had this to say: 'I will back!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Pranjic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hull to the mat! Hull manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pranjic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pranjic trying to control but Hull is working from the bottom.
Pranjic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pranjic controls the pace.
Pranjic throws an elbow that misses. Hull uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pranjic's guard. Nice move by Hull!#REVR##T1#
Pranjic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hull slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Pranjic.
Pranjic moves into full guard.
Pranjic is trying to keep Hull in close.
Hull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pranjic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #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.
Pranjic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pranjic wants to sweep here but Hull controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pranjic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hull stacks Pranjic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hull!
Pranjic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pranjic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Hull stalling.
Pranjic wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Pranjic gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Pranjic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Pranjic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pranjic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hull to regain full guard.
Pranjic tries to stand but Hull is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Pranjic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Hull darts in and clinches Pranjic up against the cage.
Pranjic tries to circle away but Hull has him pinned against the cage.
Pranjic misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Hull manages to pull guard.
Pranjic trying to move into half guard but instead Hull has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Pranjic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pranjic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hull haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pranjic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Pranjic controls Hull momentarily but Hull frees himself.
Hull throws a big elbow that misses.
Hull prevents Pranjic from getting back to his feet.
Pranjic trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pranjic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hull throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pranjic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pranjic showed some decent athleticism there.
Hull scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pranjic manages to mount him!
Pranjic wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hull is squirming around, avoiding Pranjic's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Pranjic controlling the position easily from mount.
Hull is bucking up trying to escape but Pranjic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pranjic trying to control but Hull is having none of it.
Pranjic lands a big shot there that rocks Hull but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Pranjic controlling from the full mount.
Hull wants to control but Pranjic is having none of it.#SU2#
Pranjic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD#
Hull looking to score a takedown here. Pranjic is defending well but Hull drives through and ends up in Pranjic's guard.
Pranjic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hull dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
Pranjic is trying to control Hull's posture but Hull avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Pranjic 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Pranjic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pranjic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Pranjic gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Pranjic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Hull throws Pranjic to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pranjic digs a good body shot into Hull's ribs.#CL#
Hull clinches up with Pranjic and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Hull is trying to pull guard but Pranjic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pranjic is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Pranjic breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hull gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hull trying to stall but Pranjic improves his position.
Pranjic is trying to break the clinch but Hull is controlling him.
Pranjic stalling.
#TD2#
Pranjic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hull is not content to let Pranjic control the position.
Pranjic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SU2#
Pranjic stands up from half guard.
Ivan Pranjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pranjic.#CUT2#
It looks like Deandre Hull has been cut.#T3#
A low kick from Pranjic misses #TD#
and Hull counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pranjic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hull's guard. #REVB#
Pranjic wants to get up but he can't break Hull's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pranjic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hull will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
Pranjic stops Hull from standing up.
Pranjic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES#
Hull pushes Pranjic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hull tries to clinch up.
Pranjic stuffs the takedown.
Deandre Hull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Pranjic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pranjic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Pranjic.
I've got Pranjic 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Pranjic!
After winning the bout, Ivan Pranjic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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