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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Curry tries to keep at a distance but Gunn has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Curry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gunn tries to escape but Curry has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gunn breaks Curry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Curry keeps moving.
Curry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gunn wanted to stand there but Curry had control of the position. #SU2#
Gunn gets to his feet - Curry follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Gunn rushes Curry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Curry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Gunn manages to escape to his feet. #T1#
Curry 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#
Curry closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.#TD#
Curry jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gunn is trying to work for a kimura but Curry is defending well.
Curry flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Curry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gunn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU2#
Gunn decides to stand up. #TD#
Curry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Curry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gunn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Gunn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gunn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Curry is taking a breather. Gunn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gunn trying to hold on to Curry's head to control him but Curry postures up.
Gunn is looking to escape.
Curry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunn gets back to full guard.
Gunn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Curry controls the pace.
Curry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gunn for as long as he can get away with.
Gunn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gunn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Curry tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Curry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Curry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Curry is in Gunn's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Gunn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gunn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Curry 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.
Tommy Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunn trying to strike off his back.
Curry throws a big elbow that misses.
Curry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Curry postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Curry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Curry showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Gunn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Curry is on him like a limpet, forcing Gunn back against the cage.#T2#
Gunn wants a takedown but no success here.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
#BC#
Curry breaks the clinch.
Gunn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Curry avoids it really well and circles away.
Olen Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.#T3##TD#
Curry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Curry lands in his opponent's guard.
Gunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunn is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB#
Curry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Curry has his foot on Gunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunn works his way back into a safe position though.
Curry trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gunn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Curry keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Curry trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gunn's guard. #REVR#
Gunn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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 Olen Curry will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Curry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Gunn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Curry gets caught napping as Gunn dives in and scores a takedown. Curry manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gunn 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.
Curry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Gunn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Curry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gunn, into his guard. #REVR#
Curry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Gunn striking off his back, scoring a few points. #SUB2#
Gunn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curry has picked Gunn up and slammed him! Gunn can't keep hold of the triangle and Curry manages to pass to side control!
Gunn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunn is still trying to improve position.
Gunn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Curry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#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.#SUB#
Curry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Curry tries for a kimura but Gunn is defending well. #SUB#
Curry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Curry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gunn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Gunn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Curry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gunn is looking to get to half guard.
Curry landing strikes from the mount.
Curry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gunn tries to reverse the position but Curry maintains control.#T4#
Curry blocks Gunn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gunn tries to improve his position but instead Curry has taken his back!
Gunn is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Gunn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Curry 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, Gunn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gunn grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olen Curry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Curry 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olen Curry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Van Der Moot connects with a superb combination that knocks Curry out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Van Der Moot before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Curry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Van Der Moot!
Samuel Van Der Moot tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Break fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curry 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#
Curry instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Break wants the takedown. Curry is fighting it off but Break persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Curry's guard against the cage.
Curry working a defensive guard but Break passes into half guard.
Break is keen to just control but Curry is a slippery customer.
Break seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Curry lands with a few short shots to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Break tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Break trying to mount his opponent but Curry defends it.
Curry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Curry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Curry wants to control from the top but Break keeps moving.
Curry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Break looking for a triangle here. Curry is fighting it but it looks tight! Break pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Curry is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bak Break!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Curry fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Curry moves into the clinch.
Curry tries to pull guard but Washi holds him up against the cage and eventually Curry drops back down to his feet.
Washi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Curry is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olen Curry. 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.
Curry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Washi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Curry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Curry tries to score a body lock takedown but Washi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Washi manages to pull guard.
Curry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Curry controlling from the top position.
Washi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Curry is fighting to break Washi's control of his arms but Washi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry won't allow Washi to sweep him here.
Curry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #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.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Washi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Washi fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Curry has hold of one of Washi's legs. Washi is fighting the takedown attempt but Curry gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Curry stopping the sweep attempt from Washi.#SUB2#
Curry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Curry drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Curry seems to have locked his on tight now - Washi screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Curry, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Olen Curry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Agaev looks to land a combination but Curry avoids it well.
Curry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curry lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Agaev throws a right hand that Curry ducks under and follows up with a left that Curry also avoids with ease.
Agaev throws a right and a left that Curry avoids nicely.
Curry throws a counter high kick but Agaev was just alert enough to avoid it.
Agaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Agaev throws a head kick that misses.
Agaev misses the jab.
Curry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Agaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Curry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Agaev working hard to break the clinch.#T1##TD#
Curry has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Agaev is trying to keep an underhook but Curry manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Curry stops Agaev from getting back to his feet.
Curry is controlling the pace.
Curry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Curry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SU#
Curry stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ramzan Agaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agaev throws a body kick that misses.
Agaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Agaev.
Agaev throws a push kick but Curry slaps the foot to one side.
Agaev throws a series of punches but Curry avoids them all with ease.
Agaev throws a combination. Curry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curry dives in for a single leg takedown but Agaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Agaev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Agaev throws a head kick but Curry moves out of range.
Agaev tries to bum rush Curry with a series of wild strikes but Curry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Agaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Agaev misses with a straight left.
Agaev throws a low kick, looking for Curry's leg but Curry calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Curry has Agaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Agaev is trying to push Curry away but Curry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Curry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Curry jumps guard and drags Agaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Curry working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Agaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Agaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Curry trying to control the position.
Agaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Agaev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Curry drops back looking for a leg! Agaev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Agaev manages to kick Curry off! Curry jumps back into Agaev's guard. #SU#
Curry stands up from Agaev's guard - Curry perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Agaev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Agaev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Curry back to the cage. Agaev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Olen Curry has been cut.
Agaev misses with a double jab.
Agaev misses with a wild combination.
Curry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Curry has Agaev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Agaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Curry jumps guard.
Agaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Agaev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Curry's guard.#T1#
Curry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Curry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Curry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Curry controlling Agaev's posture. #SUB#
Curry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Agaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Agaev won't allow Curry to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Curry thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Curry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Curry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Agaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Agaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currys head. #TD#
Curry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Agaev uses from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Curry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curry trying to keep a closed guard but Agaev is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Agaev content to stall in guard here.
Agaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Agaev wants to control from the top but Curry keeps moving.
Agaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Agaev tries to stand but Curry is controlling from the bottom.
Agaev is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Agaev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Curry's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Agaev forces Curry back against the cage and clinches.
Curry looking for a takedown. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Agaev is trying to push Curry away but Curry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Agaev tries to break the clinch but Curry is controlling the position.
Agaev working hard to break the clinch.
Agaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Curry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agaev misses with a head kick.
Agaev fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Agaev does no damage. #CL2#
Agaev instigates a clinch. #TD#
Curry gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Agaev regains guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curry postures up in Agaev's guard and throws a big left but Agaev blocks it. #SUB2#
Agaev looking for subs off his back but Curry has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Agaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olen Curry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Agaev looks for the body kick but Curry saw that one coming.
Olen Curry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agaev throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Curry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Agaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Curry eats them both and turns towards Agaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Curry looking to score a takedown here. Agaev is defending well but Curry drives through and ends up in Agaev's guard.
Agaev wants to get back to his feet but Curry passes into half guard.
Agaev is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Curry.
Curry not doing much here.
#ES2#
Agaev manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Curry keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Agaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Agaev wants to get back to striking at distance but Curry won't allow it.
Curry prevents Agaev from breaking the clinch.
Curry looking for a takedown.
Agaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Curry. #TD#
Curry manages to pull guard.
Curry trying to control the position.
Agaev won't allow Curry to sweep him here.
Agaev trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom.
Curry 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.#T2##SUB#
Curry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Curry working for a triangle but Agaev defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Agaev is one step ahead there.
Curry has a closed guard, preventing Agaev from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramzan Agaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Agaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Agaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curry dodges the punch combination from Agaev.
Agaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curry circles away quickly and effectively.
Curry throws a big counter combination but Agaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Agaev throws a right and a left that Curry avoids nicely. #TD#
Curry scores with a takedown into Agaev's guard.
Olen Curry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Curry cracks Agaev with a solid left hand.#T4#
Agaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Curry controls the pace.
Curry with a nice head shot there.
Agaev controls Curry momentarily but Curry frees himself.
Curry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Agaev's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramzan Agaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU#
Curry stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Agaev.
Olen Curry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agaev looks for the body kick but Curry saw that one coming.
Curry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramzan Agaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Agaev 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramzan Agaev!
Ramzan Agaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Santiago darts in and clinches Curry up against the cage.
Santiago is struggling to control the position.
Curry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Curry is trying to break the clinch but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santiago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santiago is pushing Curry up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Curry jumps guard and drags Santiago to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago preventing the sweep.
Santiago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Curry trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Santiago has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Curry is proving hard to escape from.
Curry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curry lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Curry 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.
Curry seems keen to control Santiago's posture.
Santiago is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#SUB#
Curry looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Santiago is defending well. Curry quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Santiago has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Curry celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olen Curry!
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