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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Adel Sadeq (ranked 3641 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Plunkett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Adel Sadeq! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jake Plunkett!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sadeq closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sadeq lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadeq (2) vs (0) Plunkett
Plunkett seems keen to control Sadeq's posture.
Sadeq is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sadeq wants to control from the top but Plunkett keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plunkett being controlled here, momentarily.
Sadeq trying to control but Plunkett is working from the bottom.
Sadeq is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sadeq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plunkett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plunkett controls Sadeq momentarily but Sadeq frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett 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.
Sadeq slips nicely into half guard.
Plunkett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sadeq. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Plunkett wants to control but Sadeq is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plunkett is looking to improve his position.
Sadeq sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plunkett is looking to improve his position.
Sadeq could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq wants to control but Plunkett is keeping him busy.
Sadeq looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sadeq seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Plunkett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Plunkett trying to hold on to Sadeq's head to control him but Sadeq postures up.
Sadeq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plunkett keeps working.
Sadeq is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Plunkett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq is taking a breather. Plunkett 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.
Plunkett felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Plunkett wants to improve his position but Sadeq is controlling well.
Well, if Sadeq 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett is in trouble now - Sadeq has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadeq (5) vs (0) Plunkett
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plunkett is trying to escape the mount but Sadeq keeps good control and instead manages to take Plunkett's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sadeq (8) vs (0) Plunkett
Sadeq looking to break Plunkett's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Plunkett remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sadeq will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett is keeping busy.
Plunkett just trying to survive but Sadeq is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sadeq working for a choke but Plunkett is defending well.
Sadeq working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sadeq is looking for the choke from the back position but Plunkett is controlling his hands well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sadeq controlling the positon.
Sadeq controlling well, preventing Plunkett from escaping the position.
Sadeq is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Plunkett won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Sadeq off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adel Sadeq! |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dez Havok (ranked 5505 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Plunkett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dez Havok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jake Plunkett!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Plunkett has closed the distance and engaged Havok in a clinch.
Plunkett pulls guard effortlessly.
Plunkett controlling the position.
Havok stopping the sweep attempt from Plunkett.
Plunkett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Havok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plunkett on the ground.
Plunkett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Havok defends well.
Plunkett 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Havok defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Havok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Plunkett holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plunkett working for a triangle but Havok defends it easily.
Plunkett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plunkett is keeping the position for now.
Plunkett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Havok (0) vs (2) Plunkett
Plunkett trying to control the pace.
Havok trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett prevents Havok from improving his position.
Plunkett is taking a breather. Havok 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.
Plunkett seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett seems to be looking for submissions.
Plunkett trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plunkett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Plunkett seems to be working for a kimura but Havok defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett is working for a submission of some sort.
Havok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plunkett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Havok is trying to control but can't.
Plunkett controlling the pace.
Plunkett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Havok (0) vs (5) Plunkett
Plunkett controlling his opponent.
Plunkett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Havok has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett wants to finish this one by submission but Havok is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Plunkett.
Plunkett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Plunkett is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Havok is surviving well by controlling Plunkett's body position as best he can.
Plunkett is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Havok is surviving well by controlling Plunkett's body position as best he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Havok is looking to get to half guard.
Plunkett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Havok has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Plunkett content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Plunkett might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Havok has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Havok (0) vs (8) Plunkett
Plunkett trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Havok doesn't escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Havok 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 Plunkett gets his way!
Havok 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 Plunkett gets his way!
Havok preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Plunkett.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett is looking for the choke from the back position but Havok is controlling his hands well.
Plunkett is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Havok knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Havok for a finish.
Plunkett biding his time, controlling Havok.
Plunkett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Havok showing good submission defense here.
Plunkett is looking for the choke from the back position but Havok is controlling his hands well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Plunkett controlling the positon.
Havok wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Havok wants to control his opponent's hands but Plunkett gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Plunkett is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plunkett controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plunkett wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt.
Plunkett throws a chopping leg kick but To Be Positive manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
To Be Positive swings and misses with a hook to the body.
To Be Positive lands a two punch combo.
We've been hearing reports that Plunkett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
To Be Positive paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
To Be Positive scores with a jab to the body.
Plunkett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plunkett.
To Be Positive keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plunkett.
To Be Positive lands a nice looking body shot.
Plunkett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has To Be Positive pinned against the cage. To Be Positive gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from To Be Positive misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Plunkett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
To Be Positive swings for the body but Plunkett moves out of range.
Plunkett is looking to counter the offense by To Be Positive and move into the clinch.
To Be Positive lands with a right hand. #CL#
Plunkett has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
To Be Positive escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
To Be Positive cracks Plunkett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plunkett closes the distance looking to clinch
and To Be Positive connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Plunkett is rocked!
To Be Positive closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Plunkett! To Be Positive dives in looking to finish! Plunkett is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desperately To Be Positive!
In his post fight interview, Desperately To Be Positive gave a big smile as he said 'Do you really think Islam is a religion of peace?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Marfaker pushes Plunkett away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marfaker.
Plunkett closes the distance and clinches up with Marfaker, looking for a takedown. Plunkett pushes Marfaker against the cage but Marfaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marfaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marfaker lands with a right hand.
Marfaker is looking to slow Plunkett down with leg kicks.
Marfaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marfaker lands with a hook. Plunkett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marfaker pushes Plunkett away with a front kick.
Marfaker scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plunkett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marfaker.
Plunkett looks to throw the jab but Marfaker is out of range.
Plunkett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marfaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marfaker thuds his right hand into Plunkett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Plunkett shoots in but no luck this time.
Marfaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Plunkett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Plunkett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marfaker connects with a single shot there.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Marfaker! Plunkett is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Marfaker!
Juan Marfaker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Zalac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Plunkett shoots in but no luck this time.
Plunkett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Plunkett or perhaps it was just good defense by Zalac, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zalac! But no joy.
Zalac fails to land the takedown.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zalac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Plunkett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Plunkett pushes Zalac up against the cage in a clinch.
Plunkett slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac wants a takedown but no success here.
Zalac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plunkett after a bit of a struggle.
Zalac holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Plunkett prevents the takedown attempt.
Plunkett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zalac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plunkett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zalac prevents Plunkett from breaking the clinch.
Plunkett pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Plunkett as the two fighters clinch.
Plunkett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Plunkett.
Plunkett is looking for a takedown.
Zalac looking to slow down the pace here.
Zalac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plunkett after a bit of a struggle.
Plunkett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plunkett is working for takedown but Zalac is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zalac managing to block the knees to the body from Plunkett.
#TD#
Plunkett jumps guard.
#SUB#
Plunkett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Zalac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Plunkett wants to control but Zalac passes easily into half guard.
Plunkett looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zalac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zalac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Plunkett is positioning himself well to prevent Zalac advancing to mount.
Zalac prevents Plunkett from improving his position.#T4#
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.
Zalac lands with a punch from half guard.
Zalac 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.
Plunkett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zalac.
Zalac connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plunkett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Plunkett controls Zalac momentarily but Zalac frees himself. #SUB#
Plunkett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zalac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zalac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Jake Plunkett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Plunkett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Plunkett pushes Zalac off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zalac fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plunkett tries to clinch up
enabling Zalac to counter with a crisp jab.
Zalac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plunkett avoids it really well and circles away.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Zalac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Zalac shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zalac showed some decent athleticism there.
Plunkett flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zalac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zalac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Plunkett defending well though.
Alen Zalac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plunkett is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Plunkett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zalac not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Zalac working the head and body with strikes.
Plunkett trying to control from the bottom.
Plunkett works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Zalac has gone for a leg lock! Plunkett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zalac's guard.#REVR#
Zalac keeping moving, preventing Plunkett from controlling successfully.
Zalac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zalac keeping moving, preventing Plunkett from controlling successfully. #T3#
Plunkett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zalac is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Zalac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zalac 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.
Zalac has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #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.#SUB2#
Plunkett sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Zalac doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Plunkett paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Zalac - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alen Zalac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Plunkett throws a lazy head kick
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Plunkett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Plunkett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plunkett misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plunkett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plunkett misses with a takedown
and Robinson counters with a nice body kick.
Robinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Plunkett's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plunkett. Plunkett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Plunkett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Plunkett fails with the takedown
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Plunkett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Plunkett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Robinson - the referee stops the clock and Plunkett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Robinson. Plunkett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Robinson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Robinson scores with a head kick. Plunkett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Plunkett tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Plunkett is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Plunkett with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plunkett.#ROC2#
Plunkett is rocked!
Jake Plunkett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plunkett wants to clinch but Robinson slips to the side
and Robinson counters with a crisp right that sends Plunkett to the canvas! Robinson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Robinson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Plunkett gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
Plunkett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGuire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plunkett can't break the clinch.
#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire lands with a hook. Plunkett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
McGuire has Plunkett up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.#CL#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Plunkett against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
McGuire turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Plunkett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McGuire presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McGuire breaks from Plunkett's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
McGuire is landing with some decent strikes but Plunkett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Plunkett is rocked!
Plunkett takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! McGuire's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James McGuire waved his t-shirt featuring Velocity Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Plunkett instigates a clinch.
Kurlaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plunkett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plunkett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kurlaev looking for a takedown.
Jake Plunkett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Kurlaev.
Plunkett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kurlaev is trying to drag Plunkett to the mat but Plunkett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kurlaev has Plunkett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Plunkett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Plunkett misses with a punch on the inside.
Plunkett is working for takedown but Kurlaev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kurlaev is looking for a takedown.
Kurlaev goes for a takedown attempt but Plunkett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Kurlaev counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Plunkett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plunkett gets underhooks to prevent Kurlaev's takedown attempt.
Plunkett stops a takedown attempt from Kurlaev.
Plunkett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kurlaev wants a takedown.
#T1#
Plunkett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Plunkett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kurlaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Plunkett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plunkett has had enough of the clinch but Kurlaev keeps him there for the moment.
Kurlaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plunkett pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Plunkett has Kurlaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Plunkett stalling in the clinch but Kurlaev improves position.
Plunkett working hard to break the clinch.
Plunkett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kurlaev walks away with a smile on his face. Plunkett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Kurlaev scores with a takedown into Plunkett's guard.
Kurlaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Plunkett wants to stand and escape but Kurlaev is having none of it. #T2#
Plunkett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurlaev wants to control from the top but Plunkett keeps moving.
Kurlaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Plunkett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurlaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Plunkett trying to keep a closed guard but Kurlaev is proving a slippery customer.
Plunkett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kurlaev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Plunkett to the mat! Plunkett manages to get full guard.
Kurlaev throwing strikes from guard but Plunkett blocks nicely.
Plunkett working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Kurlaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plunkett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurlaev postures up in Plunkett's guard and throws a big left but Plunkett blocks it.
Plunkett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plunkett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurlaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Plunkett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Plunkett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kurlaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Plunkett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plunkett is looking to sweep but instead, Kurlaev has passed into half guard.
Kurlaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Plunkett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Plunkett is looking to improve his position.
Kurlaev 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.
Kurlaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurlaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Plunkett looking for submissions off his back.
Plunkett is breathing heavily.
Plunkett is not content to let Kurlaev control the position.
Plunkett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurlaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Plunkett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurlaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Kurlaev dominated that round.
That's time! Plunkett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kurlaev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Plunkett's guard.
Kurlaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Plunkett holds on and takes a little breather.
Kurlaev throwing strikes from guard but Plunkett blocks nicely.
Kurlaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plunkett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurlaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Plunkett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurlaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Plunkett has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurlaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Plunkett 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.
Plunkett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plunkett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Kurlaev loads up on a big left hand. Plunkett felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kurlaev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Plunkett can't hide his disappointment, as Kurlaev celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Kurlaev!
Our winner, Denis Kurlaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Plunkett tries a head kick but it misses.
Ovchinnikov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Plunkett eats them both and turns towards Ovchinnikov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Plunkett tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Ovchinnikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ovchinnikov misses with an uppercut. Plunkett saw that one coming.#KD2#
Ovchinnikov lands a big right hand that sends Plunkett crashing to the mat! Ovchinnikov stays standing though and waves Plunkett back to his feet!#ROC2#
Plunkett is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovchinnikov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Plunkett's defenses. It connects perfectly with Plunkett's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
Dmitry Ovchinnikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Foster avoids a kick to the body.
Foster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Foster wants to clinch.
Plunkett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Plunkett somewhat.#CL#
Plunkett takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Plunkett pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Plunkett is pulling down on Foster's head. It's preventing any offense from Foster, at least for the moment.
Plunkett wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
Plunkett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Foster wants to control from the top but Plunkett keeps moving.
Foster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Plunkett's head.
Foster wants to stand and escape but instead Plunkett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Plunkett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plunkett stays in close to Foster's body and controls the position. #T3#
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Plunkett is proving a slippery customer.
Foster is wriggling around but Plunkett manages to pass to half guard.
Plunkett works his way into side control.
Foster tries to bench press Plunkett off him but Plunkett keeps the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Plunkett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Foster parries the strikes from Plunkett easily there. Plunkett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Foster to escape.
Foster is trying to improve his position.
Plunkett takes a little break here. Foster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster wants to control but Plunkett postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Plunkett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Foster takes a swing at Plunkett's ribcage but misses.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Plunkett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Foster to the mat! Foster manages to get full guard.
Plunkett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Plunkett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Plunkett won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett is pushing down on Foster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Foster is fighting to maintain full guard but Plunkett has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Plunkett is looking for a kimura here.
Plunkett stalling. #T1##SU#
Plunkett decides to return to a standing position.
Plunkett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Foster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Plunkett sprawls well initially but Foster persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Plunkett kicks Foster off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Plunkett moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've been informed that Foster has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster tries to pull guard but Plunkett won't allow it.
Plunkett lands with a short shot to the head.
Foster is trying to pull guard but Plunkett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jake Plunkett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plunkett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Plunkett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Plunkett manages to end up in side control.
Plunkett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Plunkett working the ground and pound.
Foster being controlled for a moment. #T3##SU#
Plunkett decides to stand back up. Plunkett steps back and let's Foster get back to his feet.#KD#
Plunkett drops Foster with a beautiful combination! Foster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Plunkett is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Brad Foster has been cut.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense.
Foster tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Plunkett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Foster to the mat! Foster manages to get full guard.
Plunkett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foster can't keep his opponent in guard - Plunkett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plunkett not doing much here.
Plunkett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Plunkett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brad Foster's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Plunkett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Plunkett is in Foster's guard.
Plunkett throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Plunkett stands up and waves to Foster to follow him.
Plunkett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plunkett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Plunkett.
Plunkett goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.
Plunkett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jake Plunkett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plunkett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plunkett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foster has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plunkett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Foster throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Plunkett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Foster misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Plunkett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plunkett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Plunkett has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Plunkett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Foster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Plunkett to keep the fight standing.
Plunkett scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Plunkett pulls Foster into guard.
#T2#
Plunkett wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
Plunkett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plunkett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#ES#
Plunkett pushes Foster off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Plunkett drives through and clinches with Foster against the cage.
#TD#
Plunkett has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Foster is trying to keep an underhook but Plunkett manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T3#
Plunkett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Plunkett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jake Plunkett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plunkett controlling the pace. #SUB#
Plunkett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Foster sees it coming and defends easily.
Plunkett trying to control the pace.
Plunkett seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Foster for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
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.
Plunkett moves nicely into side control.
Plunkett content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Plunkett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Foster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Plunkett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plunkett 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Plunkett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Foster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Plunkett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Plunkett closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Plunkett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plunkett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Plunkett.
Plunkett stalls.
Plunkett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Plunkett receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#TD2#
Plunkett manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Plunkett has control of Foster's left arm, preventing Foster from doing any damage.
Plunkett has a closed guard, preventing Foster from standing up.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plunkett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster preventing the sweep. #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.
Foster is looking to pass into half guard but Plunkett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Plunkett is in guard.#REVB#
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plunkett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Plunkett tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard.
Plunkett won't allow Foster to sweep him here.
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plunkett is stalling in the full guard.
Plunkett looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Plunkett gets a clinch. #TD2#
Plunkett pulls guard effortlessly.
Plunkett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Foster won't allow Plunkett to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster trying to control but Plunkett is working from the bottom.
Plunkett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Plunkett keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster is really struggling to control Plunkett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plunkett trying to control the position here. #ES2#
Plunkett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Plunkett clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Plunkett 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#
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Plunkett gets slowly back to his feet.
Foster lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Plunkett moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Plunkett successfully pulls guard.
Plunkett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Plunkett works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Plunkett stalling.
Plunkett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Plunkett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Plunkett is continuing to stall.
Jake Plunkett has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plunkett moves into full mount! Foster won't be happy about that! #T3#
Plunkett controlling from mount. #SU2#
Plunkett is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Foster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Plunkett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Foster is looking to clinch.
Plunkett throws a low kick but Foster moves out of range easily.
Plunkett shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Plunkett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plunkett goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.
Brad Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Foster throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Plunkett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plunkett avoids a wild elbow strike from Foster.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but Plunkett is controlling him.
Foster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Plunkett to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Plunkett 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plunkett sprawls well. Plunkett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Foster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Plunkett.#TD2#
Foster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Plunkett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Foster is wriggling around but Plunkett manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SUB2#
Plunkett is working for a kimura but Foster is defending it quite comfortably.
Plunkett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that Plunkett has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Foster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plunkett is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plunkett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Foster is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Plunkett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Plunkett is working for a kimura but Foster is defending it quite comfortably.
Plunkett wants to pass the guard but Foster is defending well.
Plunkett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Plunkett fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foster tries for a takedown but Plunkett circles away easily#CL2#
and Plunkett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Plunkett.
Come on Plunkett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Plunkett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brad Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Foster tries for a takedown but Plunkett circles away easily#CL2#
and Plunkett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Plunkett.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plunkett wants to break free but Foster has control.
Plunkett has Foster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brad Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Plunkett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Plunkett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Foster uses from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Plunkett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plunkett 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Plunkett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Plunkett misses with a takedown attempt - Rusu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rusu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Plunkett takes the fight into the clinch.
Plunkett scores with a shot to the side of Rusu's head.
Plunkett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rusu blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Plunkett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Plunkett has closed the distance and engaged Rusu in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Plunkett manages to break the clinch.
Plunkett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rusu wants to counter the offense by Plunkett and move into the clinch position.
Rusu checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Plunkett. #T1#
Plunkett shoots for a takedown but Rusu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusu throws a big counter head kick but Plunkett avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Plunkett closes the distance and clinches.
Rusu is trying to force a seperation but Plunkett has the dominant position.
Plunkett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rusu pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Plunkett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rusu as he avoids it easily.
Plunkett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rusu eats them both and turns towards Plunkett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Costel Rusu has been cut.
Plunkett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Plunkett.
Rusu moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Plunkett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rusu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rusu tries to work over Plunkett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Rusu.
#T2#
Rusu goes for a takedown attempt but Plunkett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Plunkett rushes Rusu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Plunkett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plunkett trying to control the position here.
Plunkett continues to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plunkett is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Plunkett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Plunkett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Plunkett is working Rusu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Plunkett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Plunkett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from Plunkett.
Plunkett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rusu takes one to the side of the head.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Plunkett looking to score a takedown here. Rusu is defending well but Plunkett drives through and ends up in Rusu's guard.#ROC#
Rusu is rocked!
Plunkett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rusu is still in real trouble! Can Plunkett finish him?
Plunkett advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Plunkett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Costel Rusu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Plunkett clinches.
Rusu seems to have recovered his senses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Plunkett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Plunkett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rusu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rusu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Plunkett.
Rusu feints the counter takedown.
Plunkett wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plunkett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Plunkett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusu is breathing heavily.#CL#
Plunkett has managed to clinch.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plunkett fails to pull guard.
Rusu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plunkett.
#TD#
Plunkett jumps guard and drags Rusu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rusu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plunkett dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Plunkett 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.#SUB#
Plunkett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plunkett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Plunkett content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Plunkett passes into half guard.
Rusu is looking to improve his position.
Plunkett slows the pace down in half guard.
Plunkett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusu can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Plunkett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plunkett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Plunkett'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.#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.
Plunkett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rusu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Plunkett tries to pass to full mount but Rusu defends it.
Plunkett not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Plunkett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu blocks a low kick nicely.
Jake Plunkett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plunkett thuds a left hand into Rusu's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Plunkett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Costel Rusu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Plunkett closes the distance and clinches.
Rusu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Plunkett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plunkett shoots in looking for a takedown. Rusu tries to sprawl out of it but Plunkett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rusu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plunkett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rusu counters with a head kick.
Plunkett has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Plunkett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett dives in and grabs Rusu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rusu pushes down on Plunkett's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plunkett. #T1#
Plunkett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plunkett fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Plunkett with that takedown attempt.
Plunkett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Plunkett backs off Rusu throws a huge counter combo but Plunkett manages to avoid it all.
Rusu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plunkett is fending him off so far but Rusu persists. Nope, Plunkett circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Plunkett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusu counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Rusu moves out of range of the body kick.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rusu as he avoids it easily.
Plunkett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rusu counters with a nice body kick.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plunkett as he avoids it easily.
Plunkett with a poor takedown
and Rusu counters with a three punch combo that has Plunkett backing up. Plunkett nods at Rusu to acknowledge the strikes.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu tries to clinch but Plunkett moves out of range.
Plunkett shoots in for a double leg but Rusu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Plunkett misses with a takedown attempt - Rusu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jake Plunkett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusu shoots in but Plunkett avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Rusu gets caught napping as Plunkett dives in and scores a takedown. Rusu manages to retain guard.
Plunkett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rusu is trying to hold Plunkett in close to prevent damage but Plunkett has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Plunkett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Plunkett moves into full mount! Rusu won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Plunkett working for a guillotine from mount but Rusu is in no mood to give up.
Plunkett with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Plunkett wants to finish this one by submission but Rusu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Plunkett.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Plunkett.
Well Plunkett 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Plunkett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Fried takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fried misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plunkett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fried is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Plunkett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sieg Fried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plunkett misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Plunkett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Plunkett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fried struggling a bit here.
Fried is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Plunkett is trying to get an arm triangle but Fried is defending well.
Fried tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU2#
Plunkett decides to stand back up.
Fried throws a nice looking combination but Plunkett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plunkett feints the counter takedown.
Plunkett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fried throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Plunkett clinches up against the cage.
Fried is trying to push Plunkett away but Plunkett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Plunkett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plunkett has a takedown stuffed.
Fried misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plunkett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fried throws out the jab.
Fried throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plunkett goes for a double leg but Fried avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fried continues to drive forward.#T2#
Plunkett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sieg Fried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Fried closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fried throws a series of punches but Plunkett moves out of range.
Plunkett tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fried looks to land a combination but Plunkett avoids it well.
Plunkett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fried.
A right-left combo lands from Fried.
Fried falls off balance throwing a combination
and Plunkett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Plunkett dodges the punch combination from Fried.
#T3#
Plunkett dives in and grabs Fried's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fried pushes down on Plunkett's head and hops out.
Fried throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Plunkett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fried working hard to break the clinch.
Plunkett fails to pull guard.
Plunkett controlling the action here for a moment.
Plunkett jumps guard but Fried stands there with Plunkett around his waist. Plunkett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Plunkett throws an elbow that misses.
Fried scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Fried breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fried misses with a double jab.
#T4##CL2#
Plunkett clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Plunkett drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Plunkett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fried swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Plunkett counters with a series of strikes. Fried will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fried rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plunkett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plunkett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Plunkett jumps guard and drags Fried to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Plunkett wants to sweep here but Fried controlling him for the moment.
Plunkett is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Plunkett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Fried. No joy for Plunkett on that attempt.
Fried throws a right and a left that Plunkett avoids nicely.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown but Fried shows good takedown defense.
Fried scores with a three punch combo!
Fried scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Plunkett with that takedown attempt.
Sieg Fried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Fried lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Plunkett backs up against the cage.
Plunkett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Plunkett fails with the takedown.
Fried throws a right hand that Plunkett ducks under and follows up with a left that Plunkett also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fried goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Plunkett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fried is trying to defend but Plunkett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Plunkett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Plunkett is breathing heavily.
Fried gets full guard.
Plunkett trying to control the position from guard on top but Fried is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plunkett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Plunkett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fried is wriggling around but Plunkett manages to pass to half guard.
#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.
Fried pushes Plunkett off looking to stand but Plunkett dives back in and keeps control.
Fried wants to control but Plunkett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Fried manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Plunkett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Plunkett breaks from the clinch.
Fried lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plunkett circles away quickly and effectively.
Plunkett shoots for a double leg takedown but Fried sprawls well. He's pushed Plunkett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Fried was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Plunkett or perhaps it was just good defense by Fried, which made it look bad.
Fried throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fried looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fried throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Fried misses with a two punch combination.
Fried connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fried takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Plunkett darts in and clinches Fried up against the cage.
Fried working hard to break the clinch.
Plunkett tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Plunkett breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plunkett.
Fried wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fried is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plunkett can do to turn this around?
Plunkett shoots for a takedown but Fried saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Fried.
Fried throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Fried throws a nice looking combination but Plunkett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fried moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fried lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Plunkett backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Plunkett rushes Fried and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fried has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Fried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fried misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Plunkett clinches with his opponent.
Plunkett stalling against the cage.
Fried tries to break free but Plunkett pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Plunkett as Fried tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sieg Fried dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fried lands a jab to Plunkett's midsection.
Plunkett misses with a wild combination.
Plunkett slips a jab and a cross from Fried.
Some wild striking there from Fried.
A countering left hand to the body from Plunkett misses.
A combination from Fried does no damage. #CL2#
Plunkett has closed the distance and engaged Fried in a clinch.
Plunkett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fried gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fried working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fried's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plunkett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fried pulls his leg out and moves away.
Plunkett misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Fried falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Plunkett counters by clinching up.
Fried is trying to break free.
Plunkett jumps guard but Fried turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sieg Fried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Fried is trying to force a seperation but Plunkett has the dominant position.#TD2#
Plunkett successfully pulls guard.
Fried wanted to stand there but Plunkett had control of the position.
Fried is looking to work some ground and pound but Plunkett has wrist control.
Fried stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plunkett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fried pushing down on Plunkett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Plunkett is not content to let Fried control the position.#T2#
Fried is looking to advance position but Plunkett won't allow it.
Plunkett gets full guard.
Fried stopping the sweep attempt from Plunkett.
Plunkett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fried trying to control the position from guard on top but Plunkett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plunkett is trying to keep Fried in close.
Plunkett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fried controls the pace.
Plunkett keeping moving, preventing Fried from controlling successfully. #T3#
Plunkett has a closed guard, preventing Fried from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fried misses with a series of wild punches.
Plunkett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Plunkett looks to move away, Fried throws a big counter combo but Plunkett just gets out of the way.
Plunkett shoots in but no luck this time.
Sieg Fried is winning the standup battle so far.
Fried scores with a shot to the body.
Plunkett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fried.
Plunkett looks to score with a jab to the body but Fried is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Plunkett or perhaps it was just good defense by Fried, which made it look bad. #T4#
Fried misses with a few strikes there.
Fried throws a nice looking combination but Plunkett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sieg Fried is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fried misses with a wild combination.
Plunkett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Plunkett misses with a takedown attempt
and Fried counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plunkett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fried, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fried throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fried misses with the combination.
Plunkett throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sieg Fried showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fried 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sieg Fried!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Plunkett drives through with a takedown into Almeida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Plunkett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Plunkett controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Almeida has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Plunkett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Almeida.
Almeida is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Plunkett off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Almeida has managed to slip his arm under Plunkett's chin. This could be all over... yep, Plunkett is tapping out! Submission win for Almeida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Almeida!
Antonio Almeida bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Plunkett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Almeida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almeida struggling a bit here.
Almeida is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Plunkett is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Almeida tries to hold on but Plunkett pushes him away.
Almeida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Almeida tries to hold on but Plunkett pushes him away.
Almeida throwing hammer fists to the chest of Plunkett. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Plunkett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Almeida has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Almeida throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Almeida looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Almeida is in bad spot here.
Almeida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Plunkett doesn't have the hooks in and Almeida manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Almeida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Plunkett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Plunkett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Plunkett! #REVB#
Almeida wants to control but Plunkett postures up.
Almeida gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Almeida manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Almeida is looking for a triangle here but Plunkett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Plunkett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almeida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Almeida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Plunkett asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Plunkett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Plunkett tries to move to mount but Almeida blocks the move with his legs.
Almeida gets back to half guard.
Plunkett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Almeida is looking for a sweep. Plunkett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Almeida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Almeida pushes Plunkett off looking to stand but Plunkett dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Almeida moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Almeida working for submissions but it's allowed Plunkett to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Almeida trying to hold on to Plunkett's head to control him but Plunkett postures up.
#SUB#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Almeida is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Plunkett is tapping! Great win for Almeida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Almeida!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Almeida started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Devira fails to land the takedown.
Johnny Devira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Plunkett clinches. #TD2#
Plunkett jumps guard.
Plunkett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plunkett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Devira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Plunkett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Plunkett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Plunkett! #REVB#
Plunkett working away.#T1#
Plunkett is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Devira looks to move to half guard but instead Plunkett has passed into mount! Damn!
Plunkett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Devira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Plunkett.
Plunkett content just to control the position here.
Plunkett working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Devira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plunkett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Devira is looking to escape.
Devira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Devira squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Devira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Devira is pressing down on Plunkett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Devira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plunkett with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Plunkett stands up from Devira's guard - Plunkett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Plunkett with a poor takedown
and Devira counters with a left to the body.
Devira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Devira duly obliges. #CL2#
Plunkett clinches up with Devira and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Devira breaks the clinch.
Plunkett scores with a head kick. Devira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Devira has been cut.
Devira misses the jab.#T4#
A head kick misses from Devira.
Plunkett tries for a takedown but Devira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Devira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Devira connects with a looping right hand.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown but Devira shows good takedown defense.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devira is looking to land body kicks.
Devira tries to close the distance and clinch but Plunkett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plunkett moves out of range of the leg kick from Devira.
Plunkett with the counter takedown but Devira avoids it easily.
Plunkett shoots in but no luck this time.
Devira attempts a counter takedown but Plunkett avoids it well and moves away.
Plunkett looks winded!
No luck for Plunkett with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plunkett has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Plunkett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Devira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Devira checks a leg kick nicely.
Devira throws a front kick aimed at Plunkett's knee but Plunkett avoids it well.
Devira scores with a sloppy right hand. Plunkett should have avoided that one.
Plunkett goes for a double leg but Devira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Devira continues to drive forward.
Devira has a takedown stuffed.
Devira shoots for a takedown but Plunkett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Devira throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Plunkett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Plunkett seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devira is trying to get back to full guard.
Devira wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Plunkett slows the pace down in half guard.
Devira wants to get back to full guard but Plunkett has passed into side control.
Devira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Plunkett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Devira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Devira seems a little lost for a moment, as Plunkett dominates the positioning.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plunkett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Devira tries to buck Plunkett off but Plunkett is having none of it.
Plunkett taking a breather here.
Plunkett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devira keeps working.
Devira tries to improve position but can't.
Devira is not content to let Plunkett control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Plunkett moves into the clinch.#T3#
Devira is trying to break the clinch but Plunkett is controlling him.#BC2#
Plunkett manages to break the clinch.
Devira digs a good body shot into Plunkett's ribs.
Devira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plunkett.
Plunkett shoots for a double leg takedown but Devira sprawls well. He's pushed Plunkett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Plunkett tries for a takedown but Devira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Plunkett shoots for a takedown but Devira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plunkett is breathing heavily.
Devira dives in and grabs Plunkett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Plunkett pushes down on Devira's head and hops out.
Devira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Plunkett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Devira sets himself, and Plunkett steps forward looking for the clinch! Devira avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from Plunkett. No joy for Devira on that attempt. #CL2#
Plunkett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Plunkett stalling the fight.
Devira is trying to pull guard but Plunkett has him pressed against the cage.
Devira fails to pull guard.
Plunkett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Devira or not.
Devira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plunkett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Devira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Plunkett looking for a takedown.
Devira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plunkett.
Devira tries to circle away but Plunkett has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Devira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Plunkett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Devira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Plunkett tries to clinch up.
Devira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plunkett's waist but Plunkett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Devira off to one side.
Devira moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPlunkett.
Johnny Devira is winning the standup battle so far.
Devira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt.
Devira shoots in looking for a takedown. Plunkett tries to sprawl out of it but Devira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plunkett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Plunkett instigates a clinch.
Plunkett has Devira pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Plunkett jumps guard but Devira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Devira. #BC#
Devira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plunkett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Devira swings for the body but Plunkett moves out of range.
Devira misses with the combination.
Devira leaves Plunkett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Devira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plunkett raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Devira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plunkett sprawls well. Plunkett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Devira gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Plunkett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devira was well out of range. Poor timing from Plunkett.#CL#
Devira rushes Plunkett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Devira misses with a body punch.
Devira misses with an elbow over the top.
Devira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Plunkett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Devira has had enough of the clinch but Plunkett keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Devira pulls Plunkett into guard.
Devira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plunkett controls the pace.
Devira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Plunkett trying to control the position from guard on top but Devira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Devira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Devira trying to keep a closed guard but Plunkett is proving a slippery customer.
Plunkett controlling from the top position.
Devira keeping moving, preventing Plunkett from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plunkett.
Devira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Plunkett moves into the clinch.
Devira wants to get back to striking at distance but Plunkett won't allow it.
#BC#
Devira breaks the clinch.
Devira tries to clinch there but Plunkett circles away.
Plunkett goes for a double leg but Devira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Devira continues to drive forward.
Plunkett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Devira.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Plunkett.
A little feinted left hand from Devira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnny Devira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Plunkett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Plunkett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Devira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Plunkett 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Plunkett!
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Event:
FARTMMA 24
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones swings for the body but Plunkett moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plunkett goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Plunkett breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Plunkett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Plunkett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Plunkett misses with a takedown
and Plunkett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davey Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Plunkett steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett slips a straight right by Jones.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Plunkett looks winded!
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Plunkett.
Jones lands a nice hook to Plunkett's body. Plunkett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Plunkett up against the cage.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones presses Plunkett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Plunkett is rocked!
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Plunkett is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Plunkett with a big uppercut! Plunkett tries to clinch up but Jones pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Plunkett to the mat! Plunkett covers up and Jones unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Davey Jones!
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Event:
FARTMMA 17
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Knight throws out a leg kick but Plunkett moves out of range and Knight only half commits.
Plunkett ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Plunkett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Plunkett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plunkett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plunkett looks to clinch
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Plunkett clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight leaves Plunkett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Knight avoids the head kick by Plunkett.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plunkett at a distance.
Plunkett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Plunkett throws a combination that misses
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Plunkett is rocked!
Knight ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Plunkett's jaw. Plunkett's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Knight does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leandro Ribeiro (ranked 5245 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Plunkett (ranked 5585 p4p, 574 weight class). Jake Plunkett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leandro Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jake Plunkett!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Plunkett keeps it at a distance.
Plunkett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Plunkett
Ribeiro trying to hold on to Plunkett's head to control him but Plunkett postures up.
Plunkett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Plunkett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ribeiro. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (5) Plunkett
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
Plunkett controls the position.
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the position but Plunkett is controlling the position.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Plunkett stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro manages to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Plunkett keeps him under control.
Ribeiro wants to control but Plunkett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plunkett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ribeiro with the active half guard here but Plunkett passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (8) Plunkett
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
Plunkett tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ribeiro's legs.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Plunkett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Plunkett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Plunkett seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.
Plunkett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Plunkett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Plunkett postures up.
Plunkett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plunkett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Plunkett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Plunkett pushes his legs off easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (11) Plunkett
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Plunkett working away.
Plunkett controlling from side mount.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (11) Plunkett
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Plunkett is defending against the submission attempts here by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro trying to advance position but Plunkett counters by regaining guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but Plunkett is working from the bottom.
Plunkett is adopting a defensive guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plunkett wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ribeiro is now in half guard.
Plunkett is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett is looking for a sweep. Ribeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plunkett is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
Plunkett wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plunkett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plunkett looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro trying to control the pace.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro wants to control but Plunkett is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Plunkett is a slippery customer.
Ribeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Plunkett tries to get to full guard but Ribeiro has control of the leg.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (11) Plunkett
Plunkett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett has given up his back. Will we see Ribeiro going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (8) vs (11) Plunkett
Ribeiro working for a choke but Plunkett is defending well.
Plunkett wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribeiro gets his hands free.
Ribeiro doesn't have the hooks in and Plunkett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (8) vs (13) Plunkett
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plunkett is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribeiro controls Plunkett momentarily but Plunkett frees himself.
Plunkett looking to pass the guard.
Plunkett is posturing up here but Ribeiro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Plunkett tries to roll out but it's too tight and Plunkett has to tap! Slick submission there by Ribeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leandro Ribeiro! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Plunkett (ranked 5548 p4p, 567 weight class) and Anders Hakan (ranked 5966 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Plunkett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anders Hakan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Plunkett shoots in looking for a takedown but Hakan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plunkett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hakan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plunkett circles away.
Hakan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plunkett tries to score a body lock takedown but Hakan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plunkett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hakan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Plunkett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakan tries for a takedown but Plunkett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hakan has managed to clinch.
Hakan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plunkett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hakan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Plunkett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown but Hakan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hakan moves into the clinch successfully.
Hakan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hakan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plunkett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hakan successfully pulls guard.
Plunkett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hakan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Plunkett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plunkett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hakan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett stays in close to Hakan's body and controls the position.
Plunkett'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.
Further stalling from Plunkett.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plunkett wants to control from the top but Hakan keeps moving.
Plunkett pushes down on Hakan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hakan is looking to control Plunkett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakan avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett controlling the action here.
Plunkett prevents Hakan from improving his position.
Plunkett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hakan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Plunkett won't allow Hakan to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hakan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plunkett defends well.
Plunkett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hakan's guard.
Plunkett is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hakan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plunkett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Plunkett passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plunkett (3) vs (0) Hakan
Hakan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hakan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Plunkett (6) vs (0) Hakan
Hakan is keeping busy.
Hakan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Plunkett.
Plunkett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Plunkett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plunkett controlling well, preventing Hakan from escaping the position.
Hakan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Plunkett stalling.
Hakan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett wants to take a breather but Hakan is having none of it.
Plunkett is trying to work for a kimura but Hakan is defending well.
Hakan is looking to control Plunkett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakan avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett wants to take a breather but Hakan is having none of it.
Hakan trying to hold on to Plunkett's head to control him but Plunkett postures up.
Plunkett moves into full mount! Hakan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Plunkett (9) vs (0) Hakan
Hakan is squirming around, avoiding Plunkett's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Plunkett has control of Hakan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hakan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Plunkett has control of Hakan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hakan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hakan is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett content just to control the position here.
Hakan wants to hold on but Plunkett pushes him away.
Plunkett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hakan is squirming around, avoiding Plunkett's attempts to control the action.
Hakan tries to lock up and control but Plunkett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hakan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plunkett looking to control but Hakan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hakan working to try and regain half guard.
Hakan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Plunkett wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Plunkett is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hakan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Plunkett (12) vs (0) Hakan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hakan tries to roll but Plunkett sticks to his back.
Hakan is still trying to improve position.
Plunkett patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Plunkett looking to break Hakan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hakan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Plunkett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett gets his hands free as Hakan looks to control.
Plunkett patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Plunkett looking for the choke from the back.
Hakan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hakan tries to escape but Plunkett has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Hakan right now.
Hakan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hakan is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Plunkett is not going to allow Hakan to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.
Plunkett is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hakan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hakan for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakan tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plunkett takes the fight on points by 12 to 0. |
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