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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusu is defended easily by Singh.
Singh shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Singh tries to get set, Rusu tries to push him back and clinch up but Singh manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Singh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh is looking to stand up but Rusu isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rusu controls the pace.#T1#
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Rusu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Rusu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Singh misses with a takedown #CL#
and Rusu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rusu.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jatinder Singh.
Singh tries to pull guard but Rusu holds him up against the cage and eventually Singh drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Singh decides to pull guard.
Rusu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Singh wants to stand but Rusu is controlling the position.
Singh looks winded!
Rusu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rusu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rusu.#T3#
A head kick from Rusu lands but Singh takes it in his stride. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rusu lands a takedown into guard.
#SU#
Rusu gets to his feet - Singh follows without any prompting.
Rusu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Rusu moves into range and clinches up with Singh.#T4##TD#
Rusu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rusu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Rusu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rusu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Rusu drops back looking for a leg! Singh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singh manages to kick Rusu off! Rusu jumps back into Singh's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rusu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rusu prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Rusu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Rusu clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Costel Rusu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rusu shoots in looking for a takedown but Singh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rusu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Singh will feel that in the morning.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Singh tries to clinch but Rusu is having none of it.
Rusu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Singh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Singh shoots and misses
and Rusu counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rusu darts in and clinches Singh up against the cage.
Singh wants a takedown but no success here.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jatinder Singh.
Singh is breathing heavily.#BC#
Rusu manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusu is defended easily by Singh.#T1#
Rusu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusu off to one side.
Costel Rusu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Singh or perhaps it was just good defense by Rusu, which made it look bad. #CL#
Singh tries to keep at a distance but Rusu has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rusu breaks the clinch.
Singh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rusu swivels and escapes.
Rusu closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Rusu shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singh tries to avoid it but Rusu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singh to the ground. Singh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Rusu backs off Singh throws a huge counter combo but Rusu manages to avoid it all.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Singh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusu circles away.#TD#
Rusu feints and as Singh raises his hands in defense, Rusu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rusu controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Rusu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Singh is looking to stand up but Rusu isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Singh, up you get! #CL#
Rusu rushes Singh and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Rusu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rusu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rusu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rusu moves into full mount! Singh won't be happy about that!
Singh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T4#
Rusu unloading with bombs!
Rusu unloads with some shots from mount but Singh bucks and avoids them well.
Rusu cracks Singh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Singh is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SU#
Rusu gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rusu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Singh will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Rusu forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Rusu jumps guard and drags Singh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rusu is proving hard to escape from.
Rusu is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Costel Rusu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Singh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusu circles away.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Singh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rusu stuffs the takedown attempt from Singh. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jatinder Singh.
Rusu has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Rusu has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Rusu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Singh wanted to stand there but Rusu had control of the position.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Rusu.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rusu's guard.
Rusu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rusu is controlling him. #T2#
Rusu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rusu prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
Rusu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rusu stays in close to Singh's body and controls the position.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rusu is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singh defends it nicely.
Rusu connects with a high kick. #T3#
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singh tries to clinch but Rusu moves out of range.
Rusu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Rusu closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rusu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Singh, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rusu.
Singh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Costel Rusu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Rusu pulls guard. #T4#
Singh wants to stand but Rusu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rusu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Rusu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rusu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rusu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rusu stops Singh from standing up. #SU#
Rusu gets to his feet. Singh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costel Rusu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jatinder Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusu misses with a takedown attempt - Singh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Costel Rusu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rusu 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Costel Rusu!
Costel Rusu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Rusu falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Makhacevov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rusu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Makhacevov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makhacevov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rusu has wrist control.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Makhacevov is working Rusu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Makhacevov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Makhacevov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Makhacevov landing with the ground and pound.
Rusu can't keep his opponent in guard - Makhacevov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Makhacevov 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.
Ground and pound from Makhacevov.
Makhacevov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rusu is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhacevov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makhacevov controlling the pace.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makhacevov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Makhacevov drops an elbow to the side of Rusu's head.
Makhacevov drops an elbow to the side of Rusu's head.
Makhacevov is controlling the pace.
Makhacevov wants to take a breather but Rusu is having none of it.
Makhacevov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rusu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makhacevov passes to side control.
Makhacevov wants to control but Rusu is keeping him busy.
Makhacevov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Makhacevov is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Makhacevov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Makhacevov dominated that round.
That's time! Rusu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makhacevov defends it nicely.#TD2#
Rusu gets caught flat footed, as Makhacevov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makhacevov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is in close to Rusu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhacevov is stalling in the full guard.
Makhacevov landing with the ground and pound.
Rusu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Makhacevov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rusu trying to remain calm as Makhacevov controls from the top position.
Rusu is trying to improve his position.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom. #T3#
Makhacevov working the ground and pound from side control.
Makhacevov is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makhacevov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Makhacevov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makhacevov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makhacevov taking a breather here. #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.
Makhacevov wants to control but Rusu is keeping him busy.
Makhacevov lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu is looking to reverse the position.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Makhacevov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rusu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rusu's guard.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rusu is refusing to be controlled, as Makhacevov sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Rusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makhacevov pulls his head out easily.
Makhacevov controlling the action here.
Makhacevov is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makhacevov connects with a nice short shot to Rusu's temple. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makhacevov 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.
Makhacevov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Makhacevov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rusu is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makhacevov lands a nice short elbow.
Rusu has hold of Makhacevov's hands but Makhacevov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rusu taking some punishment here, with Makhacevov in his half guard.
Rusu is not content to let Makhacevov control the position.
Makhacevov content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Islam Makhacevov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhacevov shoots in and drives through. Rusu sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Makhacevov is keen to just control but Rusu is a slippery customer.
Makhacevov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Makhacevov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makhacevov is taking a breather. Rusu 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.
Makhacevov wants to control but Rusu is keeping him busy. #T4#
Makhacevov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makhacevov lands a big elbow.
Makhacevov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rusu is looking to escape.
Makhacevov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Makhacevov unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Rusu is rocked!
Makhacevov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Rusu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makhacevov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rusu! More shots from Makhacevov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Makhacevov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Rusu shoots in for a takedown but Holjevac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holjevac.
Holjevac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rusu tries to avoid it but Holjevac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rusu to the ground. Rusu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Holjevac shoots in and gets a takedown into Rusu's guard.#ES2#
Rusu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Rusu drives through and clinches with Holjevac against the cage.
Holjevac is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nando Holjevac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Holjevac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rusu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Holjevac shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holjevac showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Holjevac 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.
#T1#
Holjevac drops an elbow to the side of Rusu's head. #SUB#
Holjevac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rusu defends it well.
Holjevac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rusu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holjevac is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rusu trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Holjevac wants to work for an arm triangle but Rusu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holjevac is looking to stall here but Rusu recovers full guard.
Rusu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holjevac wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Holjevac tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusu is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Holjevac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rusu connects with a high kick.
Holjevac misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rusu counters by moving into the clinch.
Rusu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Holjevac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holjevac throws a series of punches but Rusu avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Holjevac closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rusu to the mat! Rusu manages to get full guard.
Rusu working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Holjevac trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holjevac wants to stand but Rusu is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holjevac trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Costel Rusu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Holjevac shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rusu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rusu jumps guard but Holjevac turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rusu is trying to pull guard but Holjevac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rusu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holjevac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holjevac misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Holjevac breaks from the clinch.
Rusu is breathing heavily.
Holjevac throws a nice looking combination but Rusu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rusu throws a counter combo.#T1#
Holjevac shoots and misses #CL2#
and Rusu counters by clinching up. #BC#
Holjevac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rusu blocks a low kick nicely.
Holjevac lands a front kick.#TD#
Holjevac closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rusu quickly recovers to half guard.
Holjevac wants to get back to his feet.
Rusu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holjevac looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Holjevac looks to land a strike but Rusu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Holjevac postures up.
Rusu keeping moving, preventing Holjevac from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Holjevac is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rusu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rusu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Holjevac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rusu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rusu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Holjevac looking to control.
Rusu throws a big right hand that misses.
Holjevac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rusu on the ground.
Rusu postures up.
Rusu throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holjevac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rusu tries for a takedown but Holjevac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nando Holjevac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costel Rusu.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holjevac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holjevac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holjevac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holjevac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holjevac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusu.#TD#
Holjevac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rusu's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holjevac is thwarting Rusu's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Costel Rusu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Holjevac fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Rusu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rusu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holjevac.
Holjevac shoots in for a takedown but Rusu shows good takedown defense.
Rusu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holjevac.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nando Holjevac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rusu closes the distance and clinches.
Rusu slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Holjevac.
Holjevac effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Holjevac jumps guard but Rusu stands there with Holjevac around his waist. Holjevac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holjevac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rusu to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Rusu jumps into guard, dragging Holjevac to the mat.
Holjevac trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Rusu has momentary wrist control but Holjevac slips an elbow through the middle.
Holjevac wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holjevac wants to pass the guard but Rusu is keeping the position.
Holjevac works over Rusu with some ground and pound from guard.
Holjevac trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Holjevac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rusu trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holjevac looks to clinch
and Rusu counters with a left and a right that stings Holjevac.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holjevac but Holjevac pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##TD#
Holjevac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holjevac is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holjevac working the ground and pound from side control.
Holjevac lands an elbow.
Rusu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rusu is not content to let Holjevac control the position. #T4#
Rusu is looking to regain half guard here but Holjevac keeps moving and retains side control.
Holjevac landing a few strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu is not content to let Holjevac control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Costel Rusu.
I've got Rusu 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Costel Rusu!
Our winner, Costel Rusu, 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.
Nando Holjevac spoke after the fight, saying 'Jebem vam boga vratit cu se jaÄŤi'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Rusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henri defends it nicely.#CL#
Henri rushes Rusu and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Henri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henri lands a right hook to the body.
Rusu misses with a head kick.
Rusu looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Henri. #TD#
Rusu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Henri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Henri pushing down on Rusu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Henri 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.
Henri tries to pass to full mount but Rusu defends it.
Henri not doing much here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henri is thwarting Rusu's attempts to control the position.
Rusu is trying to stand back up but Henri is controlling him
Rusu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henri trying to control the pace.
Henri winds up and cracks Rusu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Henri tries to stand and escape but Rusu is controlling the position.
Henri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henri stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Henri moves into range and clinches up with Rusu.#TD#
Henri tightens his grip and picks Rusu up, before dumping him to the ground. Rusu manages to land in guard.
Henri tries to stand but Rusu is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Henri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rusu, up you get! #T4#
Rusu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henri.
Rusu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Rusu looks to move away, Henri throws a big counter combo but Rusu just gets out of the way.
Julma Henri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costel Rusu.#TD#
Henri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rusu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rusu being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Henri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rusu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Rusu's face as Henri controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma Henri 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##CL#
Henri clinches up with Rusu and pushes him back against the cage.
Henri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rusu walks away with a smile on his face. Henri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Henri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Henri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rusu wants to get back to his feet but Henri is dominant here and he's now got Rusu's back!
Rusu trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Henri controlling the positon.
Henri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu is breathing heavily.#T1##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Henri looking for the choke from the back.
Henri lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rusu hold on?!
#SUB#
Henri has managed to slip his arm under Rusu's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rusu is tapping out! Submission win for Henri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julma Henri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Makhacevov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu shoots in and drives through. Makhacevov sprawls well.#TD2#
Makhacevov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Makhacevov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rusu is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is controlling Rusu's posture.#SU#
Rusu stands up from Makhacevov's guard - Rusu perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Makhacevov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Rusu has his feet on Makhacevov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Rusu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Makhacevov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rusu sprawls well initially but Makhacevov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makhacevov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makhacevov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rusu is not content to let Makhacevov control the position.
Makhacevov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Rusu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rusu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rusu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rusu is trying to control the position but Makhacevov postures up.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makhacevov landing with the ground and pound.
Makhacevov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom. #T3#
Makhacevov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusu's head.
Makhacevov scoring with some ground and pound.
Makhacevov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makhacevov working some strikes from top position.
Rusu wants to sweep here but Makhacevov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rusu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makhacevov is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rusu is trying to defend but Makhacevov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rusu is looking for a sweep. Makhacevov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Rusu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rusu is refusing to be controlled, as Makhacevov sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rusu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makhacevov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makhacevov prevents Rusu from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Islam Makhacevov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rusu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rusu looking for a sweep. Not yet Rusu, not yet. #T1#
Makhacevov throws an elbow that misses. Rusu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makhacevov's guard. Nice move by Rusu!#REVR#
Makhacevov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rusu postures up.
#SU#
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makhacevov, up you get!
Makhacevov goes for a double leg but Rusu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rusu continues to drive forward.
Makhacevov misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusu counters with a stiff right hand.
Rusu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhacevov.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov is breathing heavily.
Makhacevov shoots in but no luck this time.
Makhacevov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Makhacevov takes one on the button.
Rusu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makhacevov pinned against the cage. Makhacevov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makhacevov as he avoids it easily.
Rusu leaves Makhacevov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makhacevov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Rusu closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rusu is working for takedown but Makhacevov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makhacevov is working for takedown but Rusu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rusu has Makhacevov pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Makhacevov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rusu has Makhacevov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makhacevov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makhacevov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Rusu successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Rusu has his foot on Makhacevov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhacevov works his way back into a safe position though.
Makhacevov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rusu pulls Makhacevov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makhacevov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom. #T4#
Makhacevov throws an elbow that misses. Rusu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makhacevov's guard. Nice move by Rusu!#REVR##SU#
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makhacevov, up you get! #TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Rusu wriggles free and stands up.
Islam Makhacevov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusu fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makhacevov is fending him off so far but Rusu persists. Nope, Makhacevov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Rusu.
Rusu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhacevov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Costel Rusu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhacevov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu managing to control the position.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rusu wants to sweep here but Makhacevov controlling him for the moment.
Rusu seems keen to control Makhacevov's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rusu.#TD2#
Makhacevov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rusu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Rusu is working away.
Makhacevov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rusu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Makhacevov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusu keeps working.
Rusu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Makhacevov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusu keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Rusu tries to get to full guard but Makhacevov has control of the leg.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rusu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhacevov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rusu slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Rusu pulls Makhacevov into guard.
Makhacevov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rusu's head.#T4#
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Rusu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rusu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rusu is looking to stand up but Makhacevov isn't so interested in that idea.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov is working Rusu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Costel Rusu.
Well Rusu 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 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Costel Rusu!
Costel Rusu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Blaszczak moves into the clinch.
Blaszczak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Blaszczak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Blaszczak pushes Rusu up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaszczak struggles to land a body shot inside as Rusu controls his hands.
Blaszczak gets through Rusu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Rusu pulls guard.
Blaszczak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaszczak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rusu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaszczak controls the pace.
Rusu looking for a sweep. Not yet Rusu, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaszczak looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Rusu trying to keep a closed guard but Blaszczak is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Rusu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blaszczak defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Blaszczak clinches with his opponent.
Blaszczak misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaszczak.
Blaszczak lands an uppercut.#T2#
Blaszczak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rusu is looking for a takedown.
Blaszczak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rusu or not.
Our sources have told us that Rusu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rusu is breathing heavily.
Blaszczak pushes Rusu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaszczak.
Blaszczak lands a left hand.
A short right from Blaszczak.
Blaszczak misses with a body punch.
Blaszczak blocks an uppercut.
Blaszczak throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Blaszczak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaszczak.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaszczak.
Nice body punch from Blaszczak - that landed with a thud.
Blaszczak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Rusu blocks a body shot from Blaszczak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaszczak.
Blaszczak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaszczak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Blaszczak.
Blaszczak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaszczak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaszczak scores with a hook to the body.
Blaszczak lands with a right to the head.
Blaszczak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Rusu is rocked!
Blaszczak misses with the head strike.
Oh Rusu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaszczak misses with a punch on the inside.
Rusu blocking some punches.
Blaszczak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rusu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rusu.
Blaszczak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rusu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blaszczak fails to land.
Blaszczak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rusu blocking some punches.
Blaszczak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaszczak misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Blaszczak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rusu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rusu.
Blaszczak misses with some punches.
Blaszczak working aggressively here.
Blaszczak throws a punch but it's blocked by Rusu.
Blaszczak misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaszczak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaszczak.
Rusu seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaszczak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blaszczak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaszczak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rusu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blaszczak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blaszczak scores with a hook to the body.
Blaszczak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blaszczak dips a shoulder and cracks Rusu with a mighty uppercut! Rusu falls back against the cage and Blaszczak unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rusu is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Blaszczak screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bielik Blaszczak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Dom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rusu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusu circles away.
Dom tries to clinch there but Rusu circles away.
Dom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rusu swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Dom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusu looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Rusu as Dom shoots in.
Rusu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rusu slaps away a takedown attempt from Dom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dom stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusu. Rusu gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Dom tries to clinch but Rusu is having none of it.
Rusu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Dom clinches up against the cage.
Dom wants to take the fight to the mat but Rusu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rusu blocking some punches.
Rusu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dom is defending well.
Rusu wants to take the fight to the mat but Dom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rusu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dom smiles and moves away.
Dom fails to land the takedown.
Jesse Dom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rusu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dom.#CL#
Rusu tries to keep at a distance but Dom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dom crunches a lovely knee into Rusu's ribcage.
Dom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dom pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rusu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rusu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rusu can turn it around.
Rusu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3##BC#
Dom breaks the clinch.
Rusu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rusu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dom somewhat.
Rusu with the counter takedown but Dom avoids it easily.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rusu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rusu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dom.
Rusu goes for a double leg but Dom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dom continues to drive forward.
Dom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dom shoots for a double leg takedown but Rusu sprawls well. He's pushed Dom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dom wants it to stay on the feet.
Dom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rusu defends it nicely.#T4#
Dom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rusu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rusu sprawls well. Rusu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dom gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Rusu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dom, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Costel Rusu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dom goes for a double leg but Rusu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rusu continues to drive forward.
Jesse Dom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rusu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dom shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Dom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dom shoots in but Rusu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rusu - the referee stops the clock and Dom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rusu. Dom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Rusu tries for a takedown but Dom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dom tries to clinch but Rusu moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rusu. No joy for Dom on that attempt.
Rusu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Rusu clinches with his opponent.
Dom misses with a knee strike.
Rusu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Dom manages to break the clinch.
Dom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Rusu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dom prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Come on Dom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dom letting Rusu take a breather here.
Dom can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rusu.
Dom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rusu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Dom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rusu stops a takedown attempt from Dom.
Dom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rusu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dom up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Dom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #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.#CL2#
Rusu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rusu stalling the fight.
Rusu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dom is keeping busy.#BC2#
Rusu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dom cracks the inside of Rusu's front leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dom slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rusu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Costel Rusu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dom darts in looking for a takedown but Rusu gets double underhooks and turns Dom into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Rusu misses.
Dom moves in looking to clinch but Rusu pushes him off.
Rusu misses with a takedown attempt - Dom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Costel Rusu has been cut.
Dom has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rusu gets tackled into the cage by Dom. Dom maintains the clinch.
Rusu prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Dom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Dom successfully pulls guard.
Rusu won't allow Dom to sweep him here.
Dom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rusu looking for a sweep. Not yet Rusu, not yet. #SUB2#
Rusu is looking for a triangle but Dom pushes his legs off easily.
Dom is looking to work some ground and pound but Rusu has wrist control.
Dom sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Dom trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dom throws a big right hand that misses.
Dom trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rusu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3##CL#
Dom clinches with his opponent.
Rusu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dom misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rusu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costel Rusu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dom goes for a double leg but Rusu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rusu continues to drive forward.
Rusu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dom fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu with the counter takedown but Dom avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Rusu. No joy for Dom on that attempt. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusu or perhaps it was just good defense by Dom, which made it look bad. #CL#
Dom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dom tries to land a knee to the head but Rusu blocks with his arms.
Dom is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rusu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dom is pressed up against the cage. Rusu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dom down to the mat. Dom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dom swinging wildly here.
Jesse Dom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costel Rusu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dom darts in looking for a takedown but Rusu gets double underhooks and turns Dom into the cage.
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 Jesse Dom.
I think Rusu 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Costel Rusu!
A victorious Costel Rusu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Waid moves into the clinch.
Rusu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Waid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waid is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Waid closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Waid landing strikes.
Waid really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Waid wants to control but Rusu is keeping him busy.
Waid tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waid working the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Waid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rusu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rusu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waid wants to stand but Rusu is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Waid connects with a decent elbow.
Rusu is looking for a sweep.
Waid landing a few strikes.
Rusu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Waid lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Waid staying calm.
Waid landing strikes.
Waid grinds an elbow into Rusu's temple.
Waid tries to stand but Rusu is controlling his head.
Waid is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waid looks up at the clock and then as Rusu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Waid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Waid lands an elbow.
Waid tries to stand but Rusu is controlling his head.
Waid is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waid is working Rusu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Waid lands an elbow. #T4##SUB#
Waid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rusu, who protects the arm well.
Waid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Waid is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waid working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waid working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Waid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#
Rusu is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ALex Waid 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#
Rusu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Waid.#CL#
Waid clinches up with Rusu and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Rusu pulls Waid into guard.
Waid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rusu's head.
Waid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rusu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waid tries to stand but Rusu is controlling from the bottom.
Waid is working Rusu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rusu is breathing heavily.#T1#
Waid trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Waid stands up over Rusu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Waid trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Waid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Waid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusu's head.
Waid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Waid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Waid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusu's head.
Rusu is still in real trouble! Can Waid finish him?
Waid postures up and lands a big shot to Rusu's brow.
Waid with a nice head shot there.
Waid connects with a couple of short punches.
Waid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rusu's head.
ALex Waid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Waid drops back looking for a leg! Rusu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rusu manages to kick Waid off! Waid jumps back into Rusu's guard.
Waid arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rusu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). ALex Waid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Aaa tries to clinch but Rusu moves out of range.
Aaa wants to clinch up but Rusu keeps it at a distance.
Rusu tries for a takedown but Aaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rusu.
Aaa scores with a head kick. Rusu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Costel Rusu has been cut.
Aaa throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Rusu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Rusu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aaa connects with a body shot that sends Rusu's belly button to the back.
Aaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rusu shoots in for a double leg but Aaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aaa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rusu manages to circle out of the way.
Aaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Rusu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaa throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Rusu counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Rusu successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusu managing to control the position. #T1##SU#
Aaa gets to his feet. Rusu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aaa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rusu but Rusu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aaa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rusu as he jumps to the side.
Aaa closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Rusu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aaa won't be happy with that.
Aaa tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rusu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rusu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Rusu working away.
Rusu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aaa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rusu just content to control the position.
Aaa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rusu controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Aaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Aaa tries to buck Rusu off but Rusu is having none of it.
Aaa sneaks back into half guard.
Aaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rusu.
Aaa is looking to improve his position.
Aaa is pressing down on Rusu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Aaa looking for a guillotine here but Rusu defends easily.
#SU2#
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aaa, up you get!
Aaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aaa wants to clinch but Rusu slips to the side#TD2#
and Rusu counters with a shoot takedown. Aaa fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Rusu stands up from Aaa's guard - Rusu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aaa feints and then cracks Rusu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rusu down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Costel Rusu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Costel Rusu'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.
#R2#
Aaa shoots in for a takedown but Rusu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusu shoots for a takedown but Aaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aaa throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Rusu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aaa avoiding damage as Rusu throws knees to the body.
Aaa looking for a takedown.
Rusu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aaa after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Aaa jumps guard and drags Rusu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rusu is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Aaa working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rusu is stalling in the full guard.
Rusu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rusu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rusu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aaa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fighterisimo Aaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rusu's head.
Aaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aaa wants to clinch up but Rusu keeps it at a distance.
Fighterisimo Aaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Aaa shoots in and drives through. Rusu sprawls well.
Rusu throws a big counter head kick but Aaa avoids it with no problem.
Aaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Rusu tries to sprawl out of it but Aaa 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.
Fighterisimo Aaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Aaa looks to clinch
and Rusu counters with a one-two to the body.
Aaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rusu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aaa throws a sloppy head kick and Rusu moves out of range easily.
Aaa wants to clinch
and Rusu counters with a one-two to the body.
Aaa tries to clinch but Rusu moves out of range.
Rusu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aaa.
Rusu keeps the fight on the outside.
Aaa swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Rusu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rusu.
#T4#
Rusu prevents the takedown attempt.
Rusu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rusu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Aaa breaks from the clinch.
Aaa shoots for a takedown but Rusu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aaa tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Aaa.
Rusu darts in looking for a takedown but Aaa gets double underhooks and turns Rusu into the cage.
Aaa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Costel Rusu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Costel Rusu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aaa tries for a takedown but Rusu circles away easily#CL2#
and Rusu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rusu.
A short right from Rusu.
Aaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rusu.
Rusu stops a takedown attempt from Aaa.
Rusu gets underhooks to prevent Aaa's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fighterisimo Aaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rusu pulls guard successfully.
Rusu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rusu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rusu is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aaa wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving. #T1#
Aaa throws a strike but Rusu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Aaa 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.
Rusu throwing strikes from guard but Aaa blocks nicely.
Aaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rusu prevents Aaa from getting back to his feet.
Aaa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rusu throws an elbow that misses. Aaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rusu's guard. Nice move by Aaa!#REVR##SUB2#
Rusu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aaa is aware though and is defending well.
Aaa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aaa preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rusu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aaa trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aaa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rusu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aaa has managed to get both his arms back between Rusu's legs - danger averted.
Aaa wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aaa fails to land the takedown.
Aaa shoots in for a takedown but Rusu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusu stalks Aaa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aaa's face. Aaa staggers backwards, shaken.
Aaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rusu counters with a head kick. #T4#
Aaa throws a head kick that misses.
Rusu blocks a low kick nicely.
Aaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rusu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rusu throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Rusu clinches up with Aaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Aaa is trying to drag Rusu to the mat but Rusu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rusu has Aaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fighterisimo Aaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costel Rusu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aaa misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Costel Rusu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rusu 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Costel Rusu!
After winning the bout, Costel Rusu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Rusu tries to clinch there but Waters circles away.
#CL2#
Rusu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rusu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Waters breaks from the clinch.
Rusu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Waters avoids it really well and circles away.
Waters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rusu manages to circle out of the way.
Rusu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waters listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rusu shoots in looking for a takedown but Waters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Waters is looking to counter the offense by Rusu and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Waters throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Waters slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyrone Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costel Rusu.
Rusu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waters tries to avoid it but Rusu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waters to the ground. Waters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyrone Waters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waters misses with a head kick.
Rusu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waters is fending him off so far but Rusu persists. Nope, Waters circles away and we're back to standing.
Waters is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rusu.
Waters scores with a decent looking hook.
Rusu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Waters.
Rusu is looking for the big counter here.
Waters listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waters misses with a head kick.
#T2##CL2#
Rusu clinches.
Waters digs a right hand underneath Rusu's ribcage. Rusu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rusu looks winded!
Rusu missing with knees to the body.
Rusu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waters just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rusu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rusu blocks a body shot from Waters.
Waters lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rusu is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Waters as the two fighters clinch.
Waters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Waters.
Waters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rusu or not.
Waters pressing his opponent against the cage.
Waters pushes Rusu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Waters lands a shot to the body.
Waters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Waters manages to break the clinch.
Waters smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Waters scores with a jab. Rusu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Rusu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Costel Rusu has been cut.
Waters lands a nice looking body shot.
Rusu is still on wobbly legs! Can Waters finish him?
Waters darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rusu's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Waters before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Waters!
Tyrone Waters thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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