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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledru takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ledru just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ledru moves forwards but Fury connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ledru.
Ledru takes one to the side of the head.
Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fury throws a series of punches but Ledru moves out of range.
Ledru feinted with a counter takedown.
Ledru looks to land a left hand but Fury moved out of range nicely.
Ledru throws a right hand that misses
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Fury catches Ledru right on the button with a cross.
Fury connects with a looping right hand.
Lotza Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury feints a jab promting Ledru to slip. Fury then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ledru slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fury cracks Ledru with a good jab.
Fury bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ledru's head backwards.
Fury has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ledru is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ledru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Ledru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fury darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Fury sends Ledru down but not out. Fury dives into side control looking to finish.
Ledru is trying to improve his position.
Fury moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ledru is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fury is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ledru wants to control but Fury is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fury fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ledru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fury looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledru slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ledru has a hand on Fury's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fury takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ledru is working to get back to half guard.
Fury controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fury controlling the position easily from mount.
Ledru tries to hold on but Fury pushes him away.
Fury controlling the pace for now.
Ledru is looking to improve his position but Fury isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotza Fury dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ledru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fury to score with a decent uppercut.
Fury throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Fury - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Fury lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ledru doesn't seem phased though.
Fury scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Ledru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fury lands a glancing blow to the side of Ledru's head.
A good leg kick by Fury.
Ledru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Fury finds it's way through Ledru's defenses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ledru or perhaps it was just good defense by Fury, which made it look bad.
Fury thuds his right hand into Ledru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Fury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
and Fury counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ledru! He's just covering up as Fury starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lotza Fury!
Lotza Fury got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Ledru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norppa.
Ledru throws a right and a left that Norppa avoids nicely.
Norppa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ledru enables Norppa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ledru manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Norppa stands and throws Ledru's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ledru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norppa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ledru is working hard here to advance position.
Norppa trying to control the action but Ledru is working from the bottom.
Norppa controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Norppa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ledru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ledru wants to control but Norppa postures up.#T1#
Norppa wants to control but Ledru is keeping him busy.
Ledru is trying to get back to half guard.
Norppa works to advance to full mount. Ledru defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norppa tries to control but Ledru wriggling away.
Ledru is controlling an arm, preventing Norppa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ledru is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ledru is squirming around, avoiding Norppa's attempts to control the action.
Ledru is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ledru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norppa avoids the attempt from Ledru to control.#SUB2#
Norppa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Norppa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Norppa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Ledru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ledru definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ledru throwing punches despite being mounted. #SUB2#
Norppa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ledru has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ledru!
Ledru trying to control but Norppa is working from the bottom.
Ledru lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Norppa working for a triangle but Ledru defends it easily.
Norppa looks winded!
Ledru working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Norppa is trying to control the position but Ledru postures up.
Ledru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ledru is in close to Norppa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ledru works over Norppa with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Norppa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ledru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ledru advances position into side control!
Ledru is working Norppa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ledru working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ledru working the head and body with strikes.
Ledru scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Norppa is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ledru can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Ledru!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 945 Round 4
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Bastard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ledru looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bastard has control of an arm but Ledru manages to advance to Bastard's back!
Ledru somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ledru throws a series of strikes and Bastard wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Ledru thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bastard taking shots to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Bastard has been cut.
Ledru throwing strikes but Bastard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ledru.
Bastard has hold of Ledru's hands but Ledru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ledru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ledru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ledru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bastard's head. #T1#
Bastard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ledru throws a strike but Bastard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ledru throws a strike but Bastard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bastard looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard stays in close to Ledru's body and controls the position.
Ledru trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Bastard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ledru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Ledru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastard is one step ahead there.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Ledru is retaining full guard.
Bastard showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bastard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bastard moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Ledru.
Ledru is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Bastard controlling the position from side mount.
Ledru tries to bench press Bastard off him but Bastard keeps the position.
Ledru throws a few strikes from the bottom but Bastard takes advantage and mounts!
Ledru is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ledru is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ledru is looking to get to half guard.
Ledru wants to hold on but Bastard pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bastard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ledru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Bastard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ledru was covering up waiting for the punch and Bastard finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Ledru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ledru looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bastard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledru is trying to get back to full guard.
Ledru regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Ledru has an active guard here but Bastard has managed to pass into half guard.
Bastard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ledru won't allow Bastard to pass to mount. #SUB#
Ledru is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Bastard is taking a breather. Ledru 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.#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.
Ledru gets back to full guard.
Ledru wants to improve his position but instead Bastard has moved into half guard.
Ledru wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ledru looking for submissions off his back.
Ledru trying to hold on to Bastard's head to control him but Bastard postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Ledru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ledru is pressing down on Bastard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bastard passes Ledru's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ledru is trying to control but Bastard passes into side control!
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bastard takes a little break here. Ledru wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ledru is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bastard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ledru on his heels. He'll look to pass Ledru's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Ledru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bastard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bastard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bastard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bastard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ledru on his heels. He'll look to pass Ledru's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Ledru throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bastard escapes and throws Ledru's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ledru is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Ledru's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledru is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bastard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Bastard is thwarting Ledru's attempts to control the position.
Ledru wants to improve his position but Bastard is controlling well.
Bastard controlling the pace.
Ledru is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chris Ledru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ledru actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ledru throws the left hand but Bastard avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Bastard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ledru napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ledru is trying to control Bastard's posture but Bastard avoids it.
Ledru is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bastard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bastard gets to mount! Ledru was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Bastard fails to move to back control.
Ledru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ledru wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bastard controls the action.
Ledru tries to escape but Bastard has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Bastard controls the action.
Ledru rolls, trying to escape but Bastard keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniel Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bastard 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Daniel Bastard!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Daniel Bastard!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Daniel Bastard!
Daniel Bastard wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 945 Round 3
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Ledru misses with a shot to the body
and Pusilla counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Pusilla gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Pusilla jumps guard.
Pusilla wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Pusilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ledru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ledru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ledru trying to control the position from guard on top but Pusilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pusilla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ledru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pusilla wants to get back to his feet but Ledru is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ledru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pusilla trying to control the position.
#T1#
Ledru trying to control the position from guard on top but Pusilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ledru looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pusilla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ledru.
Ledru makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ledru stops Pusilla from standing up.
Ledru throws a big right hand that misses.
Ledru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ledru postures up and lands a big shot to Pusilla's brow.
Ledru trying to control but Pusilla is working from the bottom.
Ledru throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Pusilla working for a triangle but Ledru defends it easily.
#T2#
Ledru is in close to Pusilla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ledru looking to sit in guard and control but Pusilla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Ledru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ledru trying to keep a closed guard but Pusilla is proving a slippery customer.
Ledru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pusilla's guard. #REVR##T3#
Ledru throwing strikes but missing.
Ledru is looking to pass into half guard but Pusilla pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pusilla is in guard.#REVB#
Ledru on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ledru tries to get out of the position.
Pusilla trying to control but Ledru is working from the bottom.
Pusilla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Ledru working for a triangle but Pusilla defends it easily.
Pusilla is pushing down on Ledru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ledru is fighting to maintain full guard but Pusilla has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Ledru trying to control here.
Pusilla looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ledru tries to get to full guard but Pusilla has control of the leg.
Ledru moves into full guard.
Pusilla would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ledru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ledru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sampsa Pusilla will probably get the nod.
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#
Pusilla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ledru.
Pusilla tries to clinch up but Ledru circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Pusilla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ledru's guard.
Pusilla is looking to stand up but Ledru won't let him. #SU2#
Pusilla stands up from Ledru's guard - Pusilla perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pusilla moves away from the strike by Ledru.
Pusilla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Ledru tries to sprawl but Pusilla drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ledru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ledru is pressing down on Pusilla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledru controls Pusilla momentarily but Pusilla frees himself.
Pusilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Ledru has wrist control.#T1#
Pusilla throwing strikes but missing.
Pusilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pusilla preventing the sweep.
Ledru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pusilla on the ground.
Ledru 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#
Sampsa Pusilla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ledru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pusilla's head.
Ledru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pusilla pushes Ledru off looking to stand but Ledru dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Pusilla wants to control but Ledru passes into side.
Ledru cracks Pusilla with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ledru trying to control the position but Pusilla is working away.
Ledru scoring with punches from side control.
Ledru wants to control but Pusilla is keeping him busy.
Ledru landing a few strikes.
Pusilla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pusilla is trying to get back to half guard.
Pusilla is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ledru connects with a decent elbow. #ROC#
Pusilla is rocked!
Pusilla is breathing heavily.
Ledru scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Pusilla is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ledru can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Ledru!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 945 Round 2
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Insect ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ledru misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Ledru closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ledru lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Insect wants to sweep but no luck.
Ledru is working Insect over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ledru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Insect trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Insect wants to stand up but Ledru is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledru cracks Insect with a solid left hand.
Ledru won't allow Insect to sweep him here.
Ledru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Insect swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Insect is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Ledru lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Insect is rocked!
Ledru postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Insect's head off the mat! Insect is out! He's out! Ledru jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Ledru!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 945 Round 1
Date: Dec 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Aliev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Aliev wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ledru's closed guard. He's half up but Ledru has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ledru pivots and extends the arm, Aliev falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ledru! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Ledru!
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