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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Urlich shoots in looking for a takedown. Garbfink tries to sprawl out of it but Urlich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garbfink manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Garbfink closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garbfink tries to break the clinch but Urlich is controlling the position.
Garbfink stalling in the clinch but Urlich improves position.
Garbfink has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Urlich after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urlich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garbfink tries to pull guard but Urlich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Urlich gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garbfink regains guard.
#T1#
Urlich prevents Garbfink from getting back to his feet.
Garbfink could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Garbfink keeping full guard, as Urlich tries to pass. #SUB#
Garbfink escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Urlich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Urlich looking to pass the guard.
Urlich trying to control the position from guard on top but Garbfink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Garbfink is looking for a triangle but Urlich pushes his legs off easily.
Urlich throwing strikes from guard but Garbfink blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garbfink wants to sweep but no luck.
Urlich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Urlich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Garbfink is looking for a triangle here but Urlich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Urlich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garbfink is avoiding damage well.
Urlich tries to score with some ground and pound. Garbfink controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Urlich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Urlich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Urlich wants to control but Garbfink is keeping him busy.
Garbfink struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urlich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Urlich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Garbfink is breathing heavily.
Garbfink managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Urlich.
Garbfink regains half guard there - taking advantage of Urlich's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Garbfink is not content to let Urlich control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Urlich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU2#
Urlich decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Urlich scores with a takedown into Garbfink's guard.#SUB#
Garbfink working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urlich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Urlich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Urlich tries to free his leg and advance position but Garbfink is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Urlich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Urlich tries to keep at a distance but Garbfink has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garbfink taking a breather. #TD2#
Urlich is trying to trip Garbfink. He has hold of a leg but Garbfink is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Urlich persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Garbfink kicks Urlich off and gets to his feet.
Garbfink scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Urlich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garbfink as he avoids it easily.
Garbfink feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Garbfink pushes Urlich up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbfink drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Urlich gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Garbfink blocking the ground and pound attempt from Urlich.
Urlich is trying to control. Garbfink wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garbfink wants to get back to full guard.
Urlich is looking to advance position but Garbfink won't allow it.
Garbfink is trying to control but Urlich passes into side control!
Garbfink sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garbfink is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garbfink manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Urlich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Urlich looking to pass the guard.
Urlich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Urlich postures up in Garbfink's guard and throws a big left but Garbfink blocks it.
Joseph Urlich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Urlich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Garbfink throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Urlich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Garbfink manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Garbfink creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Urlich gets control of Garbfink's arms and successfully pulls guard. Urlich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Urlich looking for a sweep. Not yet Urlich, not yet. #SUB#
Garbfink has gone for a leg lock! Urlich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garbfink's guard.#REVB#
Urlich postures up in Garbfink's guard and throws a big left but Garbfink blocks it. #SU2#
Urlich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garbfink, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Urlich dives in and scores a takedown into Garbfink's guard.#T4#
Urlich throwing strikes from guard but Garbfink blocks nicely.
Urlich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garbfink swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garbfink keeping moving, preventing Urlich from controlling successfully.
Garbfink working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urlich.
Urlich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Urlich tries to free his leg and advance position but Garbfink is retaining full guard.
Urlich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph Urlich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Garbfink's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Garbfink gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Urlich keeps control of Garbfink as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Urlich can't find room to land a body shot as Garbfink controls the action.
Garbfink tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Urlich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garbfink is looking to control Urlich's arms but Urlich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garbfink has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Urlich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Urlich has his feet on Garbfink's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Urlich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Garbfink manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Urlich keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Garbfink is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Urlich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garbfink tries to land knees in the clinch but Urlich avoids the damage to the body.
Garbfink wants to break the clinch but can't.
Urlich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urlich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mavis Garbfink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garbfink is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Urlich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Urlich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Urlich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
Urlich is looking to take a break and control but Garbfink is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Urlich.
Urlich working the ground and pound from side control.
Garbfink stops Urlich from passing to mount.
Garbfink is looking to reverse the position.
Urlich looks up at the clock and then as Garbfink takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Urlich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Urlich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Garbfink is looking for a sweep.
Urlich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Urlich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garbfink keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Urlich.
Garbfink avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Urlich. #SU2#
Urlich decides to stand back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Urlich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Urlich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Urlich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Urlich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Urlich stands up over Garbfink, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joseph Urlich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urlich wants to control from the top but Garbfink keeps moving.
Urlich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garbfink. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Urlich stands and steps away. Garbfink gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Urlich clinches with his opponent.
Mavis Garbfink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Urlich pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Urlich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urlich 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Urlich!
In his post fight interview, Joseph Urlich gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks to my sponsor and the fans.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Urlich tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Urlich after a bit of a struggle.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Urlich is controlling him.
I was talking to Urlich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Urlich won't allow it.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Robinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Urlich is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urlich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joseph Urlich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Robinson.#TD#
Urlich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robinson did well to prevent Urlich getting side control.#T1##SU#
Urlich stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Robinson to get to his feet. #TD#
Urlich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Robinson's guard now, I'm sure.
Urlich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Urlich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Urlich has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Urlich tries to pass.
Urlich 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.
Urlich slips nicely into half guard.
Robinson trying to control but Urlich postures up.
Robinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2##SU#
Urlich decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Urlich tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Urlich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Urlich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson fails with the takedown#TD#
and Urlich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robinson won't be happy with that.
Robinson looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urlich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Robinson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Urlich is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Robinson tries to buck Urlich off but he can't manage it.
Robinson can't escape the position.
#T3#
Robinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Urlich with a couple of short strikes.
Robinson 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.
Urlich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Urlich unloading with bombs!#CUT#
It looks like Liam Robinson has been cut.
Robinson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT#
That has opened up Liam Robinson's cut even more.#SUB#
Urlich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Urlich working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Urlich.
Urlich cracks Robinson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT#
The cut above Liam Robinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Liam Robinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joseph Urlich!
As Joseph Urlich got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks to my sponsor and the fans.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Urlich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Numbah Three's 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.#SUB2#
Urlich wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Numbah Three's closed guard. He's half up but Numbah Three has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Numbah Three pivots and extends the arm, Urlich falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Numbah Three! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fightah Numbah Three!
Joseph Urlich was interviewed post fight and said 'I was beaten by the better fighter congratulations....an honour to have challenged you in unarmed hand to hand combat.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Robertson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Urlich has hold of Robertson's hands but Robertson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robertson is controlling the pace.
Robertson is thwarting Urlich's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Robertson seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urlich is trying to control but Robertson passes into side control!
Robertson really is a fat lump.
Urlich looks to move to half guard but instead Robertson has passed into mount! Damn!#T1##SUB#
Robertson has control of Urlich's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Urlich regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Robertson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Urlich is in a horrible position here. Robertson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Urlich is trying to control the position here but Robertson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Robertson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lemuel Robertson!
Joseph Urlich spoke after the fight, saying 'I was beaten by the better fighter congratulations....an honour to have challenged you in unarmed hand to hand combat.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Black is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Urlich can't fight it off and eventually Black manages to take the fight to the floor. Urlich looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Black is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Black trying to control but Urlich is working from the bottom.
Black showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Black 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Urlich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Urlich is retaining full guard.
Black 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. #SUB#
Urlich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Urlich closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Urlich pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Black has Urlich up against the cage in a clinch.
Urlich stalling.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Black manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Urlich is posturing up here but Black has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Urlich tries to roll out but it's too tight and Urlich has to tap! Slick submission there by Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grey Black!
Joseph Urlich was interviewed post fight and said 'I was beaten by the better fighter congratulations....an honour to have challenged you in unarmed hand to hand combat.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Urlich shoots in but Rostorotski avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Rostorotski darts in and clinches Urlich up against the cage.#TD2#
Rostorotski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Urlich regains guard immediately.
Rostorotski passes Urlich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rostorotski slips a nice elbow through Urlich's hands, connecting with Urlich's forehead.
Rostorotski slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostorotski trying to pass the guard but Urlich defending well.
Rostorotski 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.
Urlich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rostorotski on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Rostorotski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Urlich is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Igor Rostorotski!
In defeat, Joseph Urlich stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was beaten by the better fighter congratulations....an honour to have challenged you in unarmed hand to hand combat.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Zimmerman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Urlich to the mat! Urlich manages to get full guard.
Urlich looking to control.
Zimmerman landing with the ground and pound.
Urlich controls Zimmerman momentarily but Zimmerman frees himself.
Urlich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zimmerman controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman trying to control but Urlich is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Zimmerman drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Zimmerman as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Urlich screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Zimmerman! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ignacio Zimmerman!
Joseph Urlich was interviewed post fight and said 'I was beaten by the better fighter congratulations....an honour to have challenged you in unarmed hand to hand combat.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rostorotski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Urlich did well to prevent Rostorotski getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rostorotski in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Urlich is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rostorotski has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rostorotski pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Urlich is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rostorotski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Rostorotski!
In defeat, Joseph Urlich stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was beaten by the better fighter congratulations....an honour to have challenged you in unarmed hand to hand combat.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Rostorotski has managed to clinch.
Urlich putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rostorotski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rostorotski looks winded!#TD#
Urlich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Urlich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Urlich is trying to control the position but Rostorotski postures up.
Urlich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rostorotski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Urlich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rostorotski on the ground.
Rostorotski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rostorotski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rostorotski looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urlich working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Rostorotski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rostorotski postures up.
Rostorotski stands and throws Urlich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Urlich seems a little lost for a moment, as Rostorotski dominates the positioning.
Rostorotski working away.#SUB2#
Rostorotski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Urlich looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rostorotski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Urlich is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rostorotski lets go of the hold and Urlich can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Rostorotski!
In defeat, Joseph Urlich stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was beaten by the better fighter congratulations....an honour to have challenged you in unarmed hand to hand combat.'.
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