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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kazakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Kazakov. Beautiful body shot.
Kazakov connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Efren Bird has been cut.
Kazakov throws a shot to the body.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Kazakov throws a head kick but Bird moves out of range.
#CL#
Bird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazakov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kazakov is trying to break the clinch but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
Kazakov tries to circle away but Bird has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
Bird displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kazakov up against the cage.#BC2#
Kazakov breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Kazakov throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bird really is a fat lump.
Bird won't allow Kazakov to get back to his feet.
Bird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kazakov is wriggling around but Bird manages to pass to half guard.
Kazakov pushes Bird off looking to stand but Bird dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Kazakov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bird manages to mount him!
#T2#
Kazakov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Bird is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kazakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Bird was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kazakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Bird holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kazakov is trying to force a seperation but Bird has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kazakov breaks the clinch.
Kazakov connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Kazakov scores with a jab to the body.
Kazakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird walks into a jab.
Kazakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bird swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bird throws a big counter combination but Kazakov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bird tries to clinch up but Kazakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Youri Kazakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazakov lands a head kick. Bird smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kazakov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Kazakov instigates a clinch.
Kazakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bird.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Bird is trying to pull guard but Kazakov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kazakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bird showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazakov.
#T4##CL2#
Kazakov closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Bird is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kazakov can't fight it off and eventually Bird manages to take the fight to the floor. Kazakov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazakov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bird manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Bird 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. Kazakov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Efren Bird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Maine moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Maine has clasped his hands together around Bird's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bird tries to improve position but can't.
Maine working away.
Bird looking for a sweep but Maine has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bird wants to control but Maine is having none of it.
Maine misses with a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is trying to escape the mount.
Maine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bird is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T1#
Maine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bird tries to hold on but Maine postures up.
Bird is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Maine has taken his back!#SUB2#
Maine is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bird breaks Maine's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Maine is trying to keep Bird in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maine wants to hit a switch here but Bird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maine there! #T2#
Bird blocks Maine's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Maine's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bird avoids the attempt from Maine to control.
Maine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maine tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg. #T3#
Maine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maine has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maine tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Maine actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Maine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Maine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bird is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maine.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maine, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jax Maine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Maine 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.
Bird is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maine dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Maine is trying to get an arm triangle but Bird is defending well.
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maine taking a breather here.
Bird wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maine wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy. #T1#
Maine 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.
#SU2#
Maine stands up.
Maine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Maine shoots in and bounces Bird off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bird wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maine manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Bird wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Maine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bird defending well though. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Maine decides to stand up. #TD2#
Maine shoots in and gets a takedown into Bird's guard.
Maine slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maine is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.
Maine thows a huge punch but Bird dodges it nicely.
Bird flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bird tries to roll over but Maine keeps him under control.
Maine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Bird tries to hold on but Maine postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maine moves to the back position.
I really don't envy Bird right now.
Maine slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maine misses with punches from the back.
Maine trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Bird right now.
#SUB2#
Maine looking to break Bird's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bird remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maine will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Maine looking for the RNC. #T4#
Bird is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bird looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maine really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bird.
Bird rolls, trying to escape but Maine keeps control of the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maine. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bird trying to control the hands but Maine won't let him.
Maine controlling the position well here. Bird rolled but Maine kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Maine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Maine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bird did well to prevent Maine getting side control.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.
Bird is trying to stand.
Maine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bird wants to get back to full guard but Maine has passed into side control.
Maine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Maine has control of an arm but Bird manages to advance to Maine's back!
I would not like to be Maine right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird not allowing Maine to control his hands. #T1#
Maine breaks Bird's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Maine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bird has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maine has passed into side control.
Bird manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maine is pressing down on Bird's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bird is holding on for now. #T2#
Maine is looking to take a break and control but Bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bird is trying to control but can't.
Maine blocks the strikes from Bird.
Bird wants to control but Maine passes into side.
Bird misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maine trying to control the position but Bird is working away. #SUB2#
Maine tries for a kimura but Bird is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bird strikes from the bottom but Maine takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Maine trying to control but Bird is having none of it.
Bird avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maine.
Bird blocking the ground and pound.
Bird keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bird throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Maine throws some wild stikes that Bird manages to avoid easily.
#SU2#
Maine is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL2#
Maine gets a clinch.
Maine being controlled against the cage.
Bird wants to break free but Maine has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Maine pulls guard successfully.
Efren Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jax Maine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maine managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Maine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Maine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rex drives through with a takedown into Bird's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bird is looking to stand up but Rex isn't so interested in that idea.
Bird keeping full guard, as Rex tries to pass. #SU2#
Rex stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rex lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Efren Bird has been cut.#TD2#
Rex drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rex is looking to stand up but Bird won't let him.
Rex must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bird trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rex loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rex controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird working a defensive guard but Rex manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bird tries to buck Rex off but Rex is having none of it.
Rex avoids the strikes from the bottom by Bird.#SUB2#
Rex tries for a kimura but Bird is defending well.
Bird tries to bench press Rex off him but Rex keeps the position.
Rex trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bird bucks up and tries to throw Rex off but instead Rex has got his back!
Bird is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rex has the hooks in. Bird is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bird is trying to get back to his feet but Rex has full control of the position and if anything, Bird has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB2#
Rex is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bird is defending well though. Rex let's go of the attempt for now.
Bird is trying to stand back up.
Rex gets his hands free as Bird looks to control.
Bird really is a fat lump.
Bird is in bad spot here.
Rex missing with strikes from the back.
Bird tries to roll but Rex sticks to his back.
Bird covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rex keeps control of the position easily here as Bird tries to buck him off.
Bird rolls, trying to escape but Rex keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Bird staying busy and making it hard for Rex to control.
Bird tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rex throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bird is working hard here to advance position.
Bird manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SU2#
Rex stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Rex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rex looks winded!
Bird sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bird manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bird controls Rex momentarily but Rex frees himself. #T4#
Rex trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bird has Rex pulled in close to control his posture.
Rex controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rex won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
Bird is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Rex is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quintus Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rex.
Bird wants to get back to his feet but Rex is dominant here and he's now got Bird's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Rex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Efren Bird's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bird fails to land the takedown.
Rex lands with a kick to the temple. Bird shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Rex shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bird landing strikes from the bottom.
Rex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bird wants to get back to his feet.
Rex prevents Bird from improving his position.
Bird throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Bird tries to kick Rex off in order to stand up. Rex Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bird is trying to get back to half guard.
Quintus Rex has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rex tries for a kimura but Bird is defending well. #SU2#
Rex decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Rex drives through with a takedown into Bird's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rex throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bird wants to stand but Rex is controlling the position. #T2#
Rex wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Rex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rex wants to stand but Bird has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rex wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Rex is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rex dives in and scores a takedown into Bird's guard.
Bird throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rex is looking to stand up but Bird won't let him.
Bird throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rex controlling from the top position.
Bird throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Bird has his foot on Rex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rex works his way back into a safe position though.
Bird wants to improve his position but instead Rex has moved into half guard.
Bird throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bird trying to control but Rex postures up.
Rex thows a huge punch but Bird dodges it nicely.
Bird is positioning himself well to prevent Rex advancing to mount.
Rex is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bird gets back to full guard.
Rex postures up.
Bird looking for a sweep. Not yet Bird, not yet.
Rex looking to pass the guard.
Bird wants to stand but Rex is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bird is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rex.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Rex clinches up with Bird and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Rex jumps into guard, dragging Bird to the mat.
#SUB#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Rex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Efren Bird's cut.
That's time! Bird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rex closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage.
Rex avoiding damage as Bird throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Rex has clasped his hands together around Bird's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bird is trying to improve his position.
Bird can't do much from the bottom here.
Rex misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex working away.
Bird is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rex is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bird knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Bird manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bird is taking a breather. Rex 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.
Bird trying to control from half guard but Rex is working away.
Bird wants to stand up but Rex has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rex. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rex missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
Rex punching from the bottom.
Bird tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rex.
Rex wants to control but Bird is keeping busy.
Bird is trying to control. Rex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Rex looking for submissions off his back.
Rex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Rex is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rex avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bird tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rex gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bird has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rex is on him like a limpet, forcing Bird back against the cage.#TD2#
Rex works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T4#
Rex engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rex manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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!
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Rex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bird.
And that's the end of the fight!
Efren Bird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rex has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintus Rex!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bird shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mazepin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You can see the frustration on Mazepin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mazepin is being controlled here. #SUB#
Bird swings around for an armbar but Mazepin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bird's guard.
Mazepin wants to get up but he can't break Bird's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Mazepin from controlling successfully.
Mazepin distracts Bird with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mazepin trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bird wants to sweep but no luck.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Mazepin from controlling successfully.
Bird throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mazepin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Bird knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mazepin on the ground.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mazepin prevents Bird from getting back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Mazepin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mazepin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bird's guard.
Bird pulls Mazepin in close to his closed guard and prevents Mazepin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mazepin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bird's head.
Mazepin stands and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mazepin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Mazepin tries for a kimura but Bird is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazepin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazepin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bird wants to control but Mazepin postures up.
Bird manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mazepin's best efforts.#T2#
Bird missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mazepin lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Efren Bird has been cut.#SUB2#
Mazepin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bird defends it well.
Mazepin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bird.
Mazepin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird controls Mazepin momentarily but Mazepin frees himself.
Mazepin works over Bird with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird striking off his back but it's not causing Mazepin any problems.
Mazepin passes Bird's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Mazepin stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Mazepin drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Mazepin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mazepin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bird is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mazepin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bird is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Mazepin.#ROC2#
Bird is rocked!
Mazepin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mazepin lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bird! Mazepin sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bird and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Mazepin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Homes, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Homes against the cage but Homes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Homes tries to counter with a clinch but Bird shakes him off and moves away.
Bird takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Efren Bird has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Homes #TD#
and Bird counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bird.
Bird is standing up over Homes. Homes looks to escape but Bird dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Bird tries for a kimura but Homes is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Homes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Homes tries to escape but Bird is in control. #T1#
Homes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bird misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Homes tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Bird has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Homes. Bird shrugs it off though. #TD#
Bird drives through with a takedown into Homes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Homes wants to get back to his feet but Bird passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Homes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
Homes is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Bird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Homes is trying to stand up here but Bird is controlling him well. #SUB#
Bird wants to work for an arm triangle but Homes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Homes actively working from the bottom here.
Homes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bird's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bird's back!
Bird turns into Homes and is now in his guard.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Homes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homes controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Efren Bird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Efren Bird's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Bird looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bird or perhaps it was just good defense by Homes, which made it look bad.
Bird on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bird shoots for a takedown but Homes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Homes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Efren Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Homes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Homes but Homes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efren Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Homes thuds his right hand into Bird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Larry Homes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird tries for a takedown but Homes circles away easily
and Homes counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Bird 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.
Bird really is a fat lump.
Homes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bird is controlling him.
Bird would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Homes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Homes holds on and takes a little breather.
Homes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Homes wants to hit a switch here but Bird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Homes there!
Efren Bird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Homes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3##SU#
Bird stands up from mount. Strange move.
Homes lands with a good body shot.
Bird takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bird has a takedown stuffed.
Homes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Homes.#T4##TD#
Bird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Homes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bird throws an elbow that misses. Homes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bird's guard. Nice move by Homes!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Homes wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Homes preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Homes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Efren Bird's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Homes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Homes scores with a body shot.
Bird looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt.
Homes digs a good hook to Bird's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird needs to keep his hands up - Homes had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Bird clinches up with Homes and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Homes smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Bird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Homes.
Homes throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Homes coming out on top.
Bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efren Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Homes is fending him off so far but Bird persists. Nope, Homes circles away and we're back to standing.
Homes throws a big counter head kick but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Bird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Homes can pounce on him.
Homes lands a nice hook to Bird's body. Bird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Homes.
#T2##CL2#
Homes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bird, pushing him back against the cage.
Bird wants a takedown but no success here.
Homes lands an elbow just above Bird 's eye. #TD2#
Homes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Homes manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird is trying to buck Homes off.
Bird is trying to work for a sweep but Homes has mounted him!
Bird wants to control but Homes is having none of it.
Bird is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bird is in a horrible position here. Homes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Homes controlling his opponent.
Homes looking to control but Bird is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Homes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bird?
Homes with a couple of short strikes.
Homes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bird manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
Homes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bird is trying to maintain the position but Homes is very close to passing his half guard.
Homes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SU2#
Homes decides to return to a standing position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Homes.
Larry Homes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bird has closed the distance and engaged Homes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Homes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bird sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bird wants to stand but Homes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Homes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Homes 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Homes!
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