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Event:
WPFA IV: Simpson vs Copeland
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Tregubs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Waid's head.
Waid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD2#
Tregubs lands a big head kick that sends Waid tumbling to the mat! Tregubs takes a step backwards and waves Waid back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Waid is rocked!
Tregubs and Waid are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tregubs throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Waid into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tregubs knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eriks Tregubs!
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Event:
WPFA II: Samsonov vs Brown
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Waid tries to sprawl but Yueng drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Waid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yueng wants to take a breather but Waid is having none of it.
Yueng slows the pace down in half guard.
Waid is looking to escape.
Waid wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yueng is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yueng passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Waid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Yueng scores with a couple of short elbows.
Waid is not content to let Yueng control the position. #SUB#
Yueng swings around for an armbar but Waid sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yueng 's guard.
Yueng 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.#SUB#
Yueng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Waid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Waid trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yueng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waid is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yueng is controlling Waid's posture.#T2#
Yueng controls Waid momentarily but Waid frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yueng looking for a sweep. Not yet Yueng , not yet.
Yueng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Yueng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Waid won't allow Yueng to sweep him here.
Yueng working a defensive guard here.
Waid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Waid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yueng 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Waid working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yueng has momentary wrist control but Waid slips an elbow through the middle.
Yueng looking for a sweep. Not yet Yueng , not yet.
Yueng keeping moving, preventing Waid from controlling successfully.
Yueng keeping full guard, as Waid tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yueng dominated that round.
That's time! Yueng 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Yueng scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Yueng seems to be looking for submissions.
Yueng thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Yueng in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Waid tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yueng !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bolo Yueng !
A determined Bolo Yueng didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
WPFA I: The Alpha vs The King
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruchevski is defended easily by Waid.
Waid fails with the takedown
and Kruchevski counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Kruchevski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Waid scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kruchevski manages to mount him!
Kruchevski lands a big shot there that rocks Waid but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kruchevski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kruchevski tries to control but Waid wriggling away. #T1#
Kruchevski controlling the position easily from mount.
Kruchevski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Waid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kruchevski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waid is looking to escape.
Kruchevski thowing shots but they're missing.
Waid is squirming around, avoiding Kruchevski's attempts to control the action. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruchevski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kruchevski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waid is looking to escape.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petyr Kruchevski dominated that round.
That's time! Waid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kruchevski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Waid defends it nicely.#TD#
Waid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Waid is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruchevski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Waid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waid is nestled in close to Kruchevski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kruchevski is looking to control Waid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruchevski avoid being mounted?
Kruchevski manages to get to full guard.
Kruchevski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kruchevski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Waid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kruchevski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruchevski wants to sweep here but Waid controlling him for the moment.
Waid connects with a couple of short punches.
Waid throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruchevski controlling Waid's posture.
Kruchevski wants to stand but Waid is controlling the position.
Waid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kruchevski controlling the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Waid postures up.
Waid connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruchevski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruchevski 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.
Waid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kruchevski's head.
Kruchevski trying to control the position here.
Kruchevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waid is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruchevski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ALex Waid dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kruchevski shoots in but Waid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Waid with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Kruchevski moves into the clinch.
Waid has Kruchevski pushed against the cage.
Waid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kruchevski is defending well.
Kruchevski stalling in the clinch.
Waid fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ALex Waid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruchevski keeps control of Waid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruchevski looking to stall.
#BC#
Waid manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Waid shoots in and bounces Kruchevski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Kruchevski pulls Waid in to control the position.
Kruchevski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Waid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruchevski wants to get back to his feet but Waid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kruchevski trying to keep a closed guard but Waid is proving a slippery customer.
Waid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Waid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Waid stands up over Kruchevski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruchevski is trying to control the position but Waid postures up.
Waid looking to sit in guard and control but Kruchevski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Waid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kruchevski is controlling him.
Waid looking for a sweep. Not yet Waid, not yet.
Waid has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kruchevski has passed into side control.
Waid is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruchevski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kruchevski tries to advance to mount but Waid denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petyr Kruchevski.
I think Kruchevski 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Petyr Kruchevski!
Petyr Kruchevski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
WPFA: Alpha Males
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Waid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Waid shoots in.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Waid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waid has a takedown stuffed.
Waid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Waid is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Jackson kicks Waid off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Jackson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Waid counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Waid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Waid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Waid working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Waid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Waid moves nicely into side control.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Waid lands some shots froms side control.
Waid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Waid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Waid lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waid working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Waid working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Waid politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Waid prefers to stall for the moment though.
Waid in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Waid landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Waid is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Waid working the head and body with strikes.
Waid landing a few strikes.
Waid prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Waid lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ALex Waid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Waid tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Waid counters with a takedown into side control.
Waid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Waid working the head with strikes.
Waid creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Waid working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Waid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waid is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waid lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson is trying to buck Waid off.
Waid working the ground and pound. #T1#
Waid lands an elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Waid. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Waid working the ground and pound from side control.
Waid working the head with strikes.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Waid lands a decent elbow from side control.
Waid cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Waid looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Waid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Waid is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Waid controls the position from side control.#T2#
Waid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Jackson is not content to let Waid control the position.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Waid asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Waid cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Waid connects with a decent elbow.
Waid in side control lands a decent elbow.
Waid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Waid is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ALex Waid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Waid scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Waid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Waid scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Waid connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Waid performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Waid wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Waid seems content to control.
Waid moves nicely into side control.
Waid wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waid landing a few strikes.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is pushing Waid's head away, looking to escape. Waid manages to hold on to the position though.
Waid tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
ALex Waid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Waid cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Waid is chipping away with strikes.
Waid scores with punches from side control.
Waid scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Jackson pushes Waid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Waid landing strikes.
Waid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson pushes Waid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Waid taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
ALex Waid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Waid 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ALex Waid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Kruchevski as Waid shoots in.#TD#
Kruchevski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Waid's guard.
Kruchevski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Waid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruchevski controls the pace.
Kruchevski stands up over Waid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruchevski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kruchevski throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruchevski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Waid's guard.
Kruchevski is looking to work some ground and pound but Waid has wrist control.
Waid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Kruchevski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Waid's head.
Kruchevski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kruchevski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Waid's guard.
Kruchevski pushes down on Waid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruchevski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Kruchevski seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waid can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruchevski moves into full mount! Waid won't be happy about that!
Kruchevski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Waid to take his back!
Kruchevski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Waid looks winded!
Kruchevski has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Waid.
Kruchevski controlling the position well here. Waid rolled but Kruchevski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Kruchevski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Waid defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kruchevski controlling the positon.
Kruchevski'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.
Kruchevski lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Waid hold on?!
#SUB#
Kruchevski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Kruchevski has his arm under Waid's chin here. Game over son! Kruchevski squeezes tightly and Waid is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Petyr Kruchevski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Waid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halidjic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Waid misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Halidjic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halidjic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Waid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Waid has hold of Halidjic's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Halidjic tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Waid cranks the arm and Halidjic screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Halidjic, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). ALex Waid!
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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: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Waid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hatfield!
Hatfield is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hatfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Waid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hatfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
Waid taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield is trying to control Waid's posture but Waid avoids it.
Hatfield gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waid tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Waid is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1#
Hatfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Waid has a good base and remains in mount.
Waid dominating with strikes here.
Hatfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Waid is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hatfield is working to get back to half guard.
Waid controlling from the full mount.
Hatfield takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Hatfield is rocked!
Waid is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hatfield can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Hatfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Waid cracks Hatfield with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ALex Waid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Hood moves into range and clinches up with Waid.#TD2#
Waid has picked Hood up - he's going for a ride! Waid dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Waid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Waid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hood with the active half guard here but Waid passes nicely into side control.#T1##SUB2#
Waid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hood has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.
Hood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hood is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Waid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Waid cracks Hood with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Waid moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Waid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Hood struggling a bit here.
Waid is trying to move to mount but Hood reverses beautifully and ends up in Waid's guard.
Waid looking for a sweep. Not yet Waid, not yet. #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.
Waid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hood. #SUB2#
Waid throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hood uses it to pass to side control.
Hood trying to control the position but Waid is working away.
Waid struggling a bit here.
Waid sneaks back into half guard.
Waid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Hood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waid is just riding it out for now. Hood eventually gives up the hold.
Waid trying to control but Hood postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but ALex Waid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waid pinned against the cage. Waid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hood moves in looking to clinch but Waid pushes him off.
Hood tries to clinch but Waid is having none of it.
Waid tries to land a body kick
and Hood counters with a left to the body.
Waid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Waid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood slips a jab from Waid.
Waid throws a leg kick but Hood sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Hood gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Waid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Hood can't keep his opponent in guard - Waid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Waid controlling the action here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Waid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Waid is looking to advance position but Hood won't allow it. #SUB2#
Waid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hood defends it well. #T3#
Waid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Waid throwing shots but Hood is blocking nicely.
Waid sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Waid throws a leg kick
and Hood counters with a three punch combo that has Waid backing up. Waid nods at Hood to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Hood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waid is fending him off so far but Hood persists. Nope, Waid circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Waid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hood tries to pull guard but Waid holds him up against the cage and eventually Hood drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathon Hood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Waid has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hood uses from the top position.
Waid is looking to sweep but instead, Hood has passed into half guard.
ALex Waid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Waid is pressing down on Hood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Waid trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Waid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hood is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hood trying to control the position from guard on top but Waid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waid trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ALex Waid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hood gets caught flat footed, as Waid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Waid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Waid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waid is looking to stand up but Hood won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waid tries to free his leg and advance position but Hood is retaining full guard. #T1#
Hood is trying to control the position but Waid postures up.
Waid tries to free his leg and advance position but Hood is retaining full guard.
Waid looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waid. Hood does a little dance to reset his feet.
ALex Waid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Waid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hood trying to hold on to Waid's head to control him but Waid postures up.
Hood is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Waid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Waid.
Waid controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnathon Hood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Hood throws a series of strikes that have Waid backpedaling.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Waid has clasped his hands together around Hood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Waid lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Waid trying to control the position but Hood is working away. #SUB2#
Waid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Waid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Waid scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hood to see if he's OK.
Hood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hood gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Waid looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waid is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
ALex Waid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Waid 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ALex Waid!
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