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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Zabatshepornitov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liayra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liayra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov scores with a takedown into Liayra's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zabatshepornitov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Zabatshepornitov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Liayra pushes a forearm under Zabatshepornitov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zabatshepornitov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kieran Liayra!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nils tries to sprawl out of it but Zabatshepornitov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nils manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Nils lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zabatshepornitov doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabatshepornitov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zabatshepornitov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nils's waist but Nils gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zabatshepornitov off to one side.
Nils changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sture Nils has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nils tries to sprawl out of it but Zabatshepornitov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nils manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nils half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Zabatshepornitov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nils is out of range.
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nils but Nils pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zabatshepornitov looks winded!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nils lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zabatshepornitov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zabatshepornitov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zabatshepornitov throws a counter combo.
Zabatshepornitov shoots for a double leg takedown but Nils sprawls well. He's pushed Zabatshepornitov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nils jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nils manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nils controls Zabatshepornitov momentarily but Zabatshepornitov frees himself.
Zabatshepornitov won't allow Nils to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov has gone for a leg lock! Nils slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zabatshepornitov's guard.#REVR#
Nils would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Nils won't allow Zabatshepornitov to sweep him here.
Nils wants to get up but he can't break Zabatshepornitov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zabatshepornitov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nils manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nils being controlled here, momentarily.
Zabatshepornitov is working Nils over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nils wants to stand and escape but Zabatshepornitov is having none of it.
Zabatshepornitov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zabatshepornitov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zabatshepornitov stays in close to Nils's body and controls the position.
Nils knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zabatshepornitov on the ground.
Zabatshepornitov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sture Nils dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nils misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zabatshepornitov.
#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov dives in and scores a takedown into Nils's guard.
Zabatshepornitov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zabatshepornitov throwing strikes but missing.
Nils can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zabatshepornitov controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zabatshepornitov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nils might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nils wants to stand up but Zabatshepornitov is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zabatshepornitov scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Zabatshepornitov lands a couple of digs.
Zabatshepornitov is working Nils over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zabatshepornitov chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zabatshepornitov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Zabatshepornitov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Zabatshepornitov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
More stalling from Zabatshepornitov.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nils's half guard.#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nils is just riding it out for now. Zabatshepornitov eventually gives up the hold.
David Zabatshepornitov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zabatshepornitov slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Zabatshepornitov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zabatshepornitov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nils has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zabatshepornitov is working away from the top position though.
Nils taking some punishment here, with Zabatshepornitov in his half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nils has hold of Zabatshepornitov's hands but Zabatshepornitov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zabatshepornitov uses his free foot to push down on Nils's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nils.
Zabatshepornitov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zabatshepornitov lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov has control of Nils's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nils regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nils is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Zabatshepornitov 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#
Zabatshepornitov scores with a takedown into Nils's guard.
Zabatshepornitov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nils utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zabatshepornitov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zabatshepornitov throws an elbow that misses. Nils uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zabatshepornitov's guard. Nice move by Nils!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nils passes into half guard.
Zabatshepornitov wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
It looks like Nils is going to stand back up.
Zabatshepornitov is positioning himself well to prevent Nils advancing to mount.
Zabatshepornitov tries to roll over but Nils keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nils prevents Zabatshepornitov from standing back up.
Zabatshepornitov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nils tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov is doing well to control the position and prevent Nils from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nils swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Zabatshepornitov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Zabatshepornitov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zabatshepornitov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nils trying to control the position.
Zabatshepornitov landing with the ground and pound.
Zabatshepornitov 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.
Zabatshepornitov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zabatshepornitov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zabatshepornitov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nils.
Nice sprawl there from Nils as Zabatshepornitov shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Zabatshepornitov.
I think Zabatshepornitov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Zabatshepornitov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Mettinen fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Zabatshepornitov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov prevents Mettinen from getting back to his feet.
Mettinen wants to sweep here but Zabatshepornitov controlling him for the moment.
Zabatshepornitov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mettinen working for a triangle but Zabatshepornitov defends it easily.
Zabatshepornitov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabatshepornitov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mettinen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mettinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zabatshepornitov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Helsinki inform us that Zabatshepornitov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zabatshepornitov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mettinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zabatshepornitov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mettinen wants to control from the top but Zabatshepornitov keeps moving.
Mettinen wants to pass the guard but Zabatshepornitov is keeping the position.
Zabatshepornitov wants to get back to his feet but Mettinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mettinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zabatshepornitov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zabatshepornitov wants to stand up but Mettinen is controlling him.
Mettinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mettinen is working hard here to advance position.
Zabatshepornitov controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zabatshepornitov wants to stand and escape but Mettinen is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mettinen to the ground. Zabatshepornitov is now in Mettinen's guard.
Zabatshepornitov postures up.
Zabatshepornitov wants to control from the top but Mettinen keeps moving.
Zabatshepornitov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Mettinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mettinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zabatshepornitov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zabatshepornitov distracts Mettinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zabatshepornitov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zabatshepornitov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zabatshepornitov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mettinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zabatshepornitov controls the pace.
Zabatshepornitov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zabatshepornitov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov has gone for a leg lock! Mettinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zabatshepornitov's guard.#REVR#
Zabatshepornitov is controlling Mettinen's posture.
Zabatshepornitov keeping full guard, as Mettinen tries to pass.
Mettinen pushing down on Zabatshepornitov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zabatshepornitov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mettinen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov has his foot on Mettinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mettinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Mettinen stops Zabatshepornitov from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Zabatshepornitov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mettinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in but Mettinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mettinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Zabatshepornitov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mettinen has his hands on Zabatshepornitov's head, controlling the position.
Zabatshepornitov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mettinen trying to pass the guard but Zabatshepornitov defending well. #T1#
Mettinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mettinen wants to pass to mount but Zabatshepornitov is defending the position.
Mettinen trying to advance position but Zabatshepornitov counters by regaining guard.
Mettinen stops Zabatshepornitov from standing up.
Zabatshepornitov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zabatshepornitov, not yet.
Mettinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mettinen prevents Zabatshepornitov from getting back to his feet.
Mettinen wants to control from the top but Zabatshepornitov keeps moving.
Mettinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Zabatshepornitov is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mettinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mettinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zabatshepornitov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mettinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zabatshepornitov keeping moving, preventing Mettinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zabatshepornitov has a takedown stuffed.
Mettinen attempts a counter takedown but Zabatshepornitov avoids it well and moves away.
Mettinen shoots and misses #TD2#
and Zabatshepornitov counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Zabatshepornitov working away.
Zabatshepornitov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mettinen keeps working.
Mettinen is trying to control Zabatshepornitov's posture but Zabatshepornitov avoids it.
Zabatshepornitov wants to control but Mettinen is keeping him busy.
Mettinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Zabatshepornitov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mettinen prevents Zabatshepornitov from moving into mount.
Zabatshepornitov looks up at the clock and then as Mettinen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zabatshepornitov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zabatshepornitov scoring with punches from side control.
Zabatshepornitov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mettinen down.
#T4#
Zabatshepornitov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mettinen stops Zabatshepornitov from passing to mount.
Zabatshepornitov is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mettinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mettinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mettinen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zabatshepornitov misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Zabatshepornitov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zabatshepornitov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mettinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zabatshepornitov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mettinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabatshepornitov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mettinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zabatshepornitov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zabatshepornitov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Zabatshepornitov stops Mettinen from getting back to his feet.
Zabatshepornitov slows the pace down in half guard.
Mettinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zabatshepornitov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mettinen's head.
Zabatshepornitov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zabatshepornitov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zabatshepornitov won't allow Mettinen to get back to his feet.
Mettinen keeping moving, preventing Zabatshepornitov from controlling successfully.
Zabatshepornitov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zabatshepornitov stopping the sweep attempt from Mettinen.
Zabatshepornitov postures up in Mettinen's guard and throws a big left but Mettinen blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zabatshepornitov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tukka Mettinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zabatshepornitov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mettinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zabatshepornitov somewhat.
Zabatshepornitov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Mettinen kicks Zabatshepornitov off and gets back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Mettinen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zabatshepornitov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mettinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zabatshepornitov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mettinen gets underhooks to prevent Zabatshepornitov's takedown attempt.
Tukka Mettinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.#T4#
Zabatshepornitov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mettinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mettinen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Zabatshepornitov keeps control of the position as Mettinen tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov looking to break Mettinen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mettinen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zabatshepornitov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov tightening his grip on Mettinen, looking for the choke.
Mettinen is trying to get back to his feet but Zabatshepornitov has full control of the position and if anything, Mettinen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tukka Mettinen.
I think Zabatshepornitov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Zabatshepornitov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Mountain digs a good hook to Zabatshepornitov's body.
#CL#
Mountain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mountain is trying to maintain a safe position but Zabatshepornitov gets an underhook and turns Mountain into the cage.
Mountain scores with a shot to the side of Zabatshepornitov's head.
Zabatshepornitov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mountain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mountain lands a hook that snaps the head of Zabatshepornitov backwards.
Mountain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mountain is pushing Zabatshepornitov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Mountain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kille Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.#T1##BC#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mountain as he jumps to the side.
Mountain scores with a punch to the head.
Mountain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mountain cracks Zabatshepornitov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zabatshepornitov falls to his knees and Mountain doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kille Mountain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Zabatshepornitov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kesik's guard.
Zabatshepornitov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kesik is looking to stand up but Zabatshepornitov isn't so interested in that idea.
Zabatshepornitov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Zabatshepornitov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kesik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zabatshepornitov did well to prevent Kesik getting side control.
Zabatshepornitov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov wants to stand and escape but Kesik is having none of it.
Kesik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zabatshepornitov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zabatshepornitov is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Zabatshepornitov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Kesik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zabatshepornitov is controlling him.
Zabatshepornitov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kesik wants to stand up but Zabatshepornitov is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kesik has closed the distance and engaged Zabatshepornitov in a clinch.
Kesik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zabatshepornitov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kesik misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov has picked Kesik up - he's going for a ride! Zabatshepornitov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Zabatshepornitov moves nicely into side control.
Kesik is breathing heavily.
Zabatshepornitov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kesik's legs.
Kesik trying to remain calm as Zabatshepornitov controls from the top position.
It looks like Zabatshepornitov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Zabatshepornitov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kesik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kesik looking to slow down the pace here.
Zabatshepornitov tries for a takedown but Kesik manages to get underhooks.
Zabatshepornitov blocks the elbow strike.
Zabatshepornitov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kesik struggles to land a body shot inside as Zabatshepornitov controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik throws an elbow but it misses.
Kesik tries a body shot but Zabatshepornitov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zabatshepornitov.
Kesik gets underhooks to prevent Zabatshepornitov's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kesik regains guard.
#T1#
Zabatshepornitov prevents Kesik from getting back to his feet.
Zabatshepornitov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zabatshepornitov is continuing to stall.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kesik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Kesik has Zabatshepornitov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zabatshepornitov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov blocking some punches.
Kesik misses with the head strike.
Zabatshepornitov is working for takedown but Kesik is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Kesik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabatshepornitov's elbow. #TD2#
Zabatshepornitov has picked Kesik up - he's going for a ride! Zabatshepornitov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zabatshepornitov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
David Zabatshepornitov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zabatshepornitov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Zabatshepornitov.#T4#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kesik tries for a takedown but Zabatshepornitov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Kesik gets tackled into the cage by Zabatshepornitov. Zabatshepornitov maintains the clinch.
Kesik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Zabatshepornitov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kesik moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kesik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kesik is trying to maintain a safe position but Zabatshepornitov gets an underhook and turns Kesik into the cage.
Kesik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zabatshepornitov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kesik pushes off an throws an elbow but Zabatshepornitov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zabatshepornitov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kesik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kesik prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Kesik has Zabatshepornitov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik gets underhooks to prevent Zabatshepornitov's takedown attempt.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kesik obliges.#BC#
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kesik throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Zabatshepornitov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zabatshepornitov.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Zabatshepornitov avoids the damage to the body.
Cezary Kesik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zabatshepornitov prevents a body shot from Kesik.
Kesik misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov wants the takedown. Kesik is fighting it off but Zabatshepornitov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kesik's guard against the cage.
Zabatshepornitov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The adventures of Zabatshepornitov the control monster continue. Boring.
Zabatshepornitov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kesik tries to sprawl but Zabatshepornitov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zabatshepornitov is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Zabatshepornitov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zabatshepornitov content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cezary Kesik.
I think Zabatshepornitov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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