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Event:
Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Aquila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aquila thows a leg kick but Jameson checks it #TD#
and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Aquila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aquila wants to stand and escape but Jameson is having none of it.
Jameson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aquila is looking to stand up but Jameson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila keeping full guard, as Jameson tries to pass.
Jameson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aquila controls Jameson momentarily but Jameson frees himself.
Aquila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aquila keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aquila looks for a takedown but Jameson sprawls well.
As Aquila tries to get set, Jameson tries to push him back and clinch up but Aquila manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Jameson gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Aquila trying to control but Jameson postures up.
Aquila tries to roll over but Jameson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jameson is looking for a kimura here.
Aquila is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jameson stalling.
Jameson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jameson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aquila's thigh. Aquila counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Aquila is pulling down on Jameson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jameson, at least for the moment.
Jameson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
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.
Aquila is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jameson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Jameson is predictable there #TD2#
and Aquila counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jameson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aquila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jameson keeps working.
Jameson missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson is looking to control Aquila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jameson avoid being mounted?
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 Jamal Jameson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Jameson closes the distance and pushes Aquila back into the cage.
Jameson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jameson just leaning against Aquila, taking a breather. #BC#
Jameson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jameson clinches. #BC#
Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Aquila throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aquila is trying to escape back to his feet but Jameson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila stops Jameson from passing to mount.
Aquila tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Aquila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson is looking to control Aquila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jameson avoid being mounted?
Jameson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aquila can do to turn this around?
Aquila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jameson defending well though.
Jameson is trying to maintain the position but Aquila is very close to passing his half guard.
Jameson wants to improve his position but Aquila is controlling well.
Jameson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aquila.
Aquila prevents Jameson from standing back up.
#T2#
Aquila working Jameson over with strikes.
Jameson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aquila.
Aquila controlling the action here.
Jameson trying to control from the bottom.
Aquila stops Jameson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Aquila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jameson is just riding it out for now. Aquila eventually gives up the hold.
Jameson is trying to stand back up but Aquila is controlling him
#T3#
Jameson tries to roll over but Aquila keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aquila wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aquila shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Jameson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Aquila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aquila wants to stand but Jameson is controlling the position. #T4#
Jameson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aquila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jameson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquila on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Aquila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Snorri Aquila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jameson gets caught flat footed, as Aquila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jameson wants to control the position but Aquila says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jameson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jameson tries to get out of the position.
Aquila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jameson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jameson gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Jameson looking for subs off his back but Aquila has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aquila trying to control the action but Jameson is working from the bottom.
Jameson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Aquila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aquila trying to mount his opponent but Jameson defends it.
Aquila trying to control from half guard but Jameson is working away.
Aquila working over Jameson with some ground and pound. Jameson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jameson controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Jameson actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Jameson is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Jameson 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.
Jameson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aquila is trying to control the position but Jameson postures up.
Jameson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jameson won't allow Aquila to sweep him here. #T4#
Jameson wants to get up but he can't break Aquila's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Aquila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jameson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jameson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snorri Aquila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aquila 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 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 8
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Aquila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aquila dives in for a single leg takedown but Amram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amram dives in for a single leg takedown but Aquila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aquila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aquila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amram enables Aquila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amram wants to control but Aquila passes easily into half guard.
Aquila wants to free his trapped foot but Amram is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Aquila controlling the action here.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amram is trying to maintain the position but Aquila is very close to passing his half guard.
Aquila is trying to control. Amram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Aquila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aquila. #SUB2#
Aquila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amram sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amram tries to kick Aquila off but Aquila keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aquila thows a huge punch but Amram dodges it nicely.
Amram knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquila on the ground.
Aquila is nestled in close to Amram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Amram is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aquila missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Amram is not content to let Aquila control the position.
Aquila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aquila is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Aquila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amram defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amram is looking to improve his position.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amram shoots for a takedown but Aquila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ittai Amram. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Aquila shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amram lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Aquila looking for a triangle here. Amram is fighting it but it looks tight! Aquila pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Amram is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Snorri Aquila!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 7
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Aquila fails to land the takedown.
Yaakov throws a body punch but Aquila moves out of range. #TD2#
Yaakov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aquila manages to get back to half guard.
Aquila tries to roll over but Yaakov keeps him under control.
Yaakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aquila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Aquila avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yaakov.
#T1#
Aquila is working to get back to half guard.
Yaakov controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aquila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aquila blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yaakov.
Yaakov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aquila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Yaakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aquila pushes Yaakov off looking to stand but Yaakov dives back in and keeps control.
Yaakov thows a huge punch but Aquila dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yaakov in particular looking to stall.
Yaakov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Aquila controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yaakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Yaakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yaakov lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Aquila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yaakov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Yaakov has a closed guard, preventing Aquila from standing up. #SUB2#
Yaakov has his foot on Aquila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aquila works his way back into a safe position though.
Yaakov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aquila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aquila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yaakov pulls Aquila in to control the position. #SUB2#
Yaakov working for a triangle but Aquila defends it easily.
#T4#
Aquila passes Yaakov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Aquila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yaakov is concentrating on defense, preventing Aquila from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaakov is trying to maintain the position but Aquila is very close to passing his half guard.
Aquila not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sudarshan Yaakov will probably get the nod.
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#
Aquila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaakov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aquila sets himself, and Yaakov steps forward looking for the clinch! Aquila avoids it this time.
Aquila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yaakov.
Aquila seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yaakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Aquila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aquila went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aquila misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Yaakov counters with a shoot takedown. Aquila fights it but they end up in guard.
Aquila is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yaakov dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Yaakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aquila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sudarshan Yaakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila tries to improve position but can't.
Yaakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aquila keeps working. #T1#
Yaakov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Aquila!
Yaakov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aquila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aquila is working hard here to advance position.
Yaakov wants to get back to his feet but Aquila is holding on tight.
Yaakov controlling his opponent.
Aquila is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Yaakov controlling from mount.
Yaakov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yaakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aquila regains half guard.
Yaakov stops Aquila from getting back to his feet.
Aquila wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Yaakov misses with a head shot. Aquila uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aquila throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aquila 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aquila wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aquila is looking to score with low kicks.
Yaakov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aquila.
Aquila has a takedown stuffed.
Aquila sets himself, and Yaakov steps forward looking for the clinch! Aquila avoids it this time.
Yaakov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yaakov looks for the body kick but Aquila saw that one coming.
Aquila checks a low kick from Yaakov.
It appears Aquila was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yaakov tried to score with a low kick but Aquila checks it.
Aquila throws a big counter combination but Yaakov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Yaakov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Aquila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yaakov moves in looking to clinch but Aquila pushes him off.
Aquila appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Aquila as Yaakov shoots in.
Snorri Aquila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Yaakov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aquila to the mat! Aquila manages to get full guard.
Aquila looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaakov passes into half guard.
Aquila trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sudarshan Yaakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aquila keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Aquila misses.
Aquila tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Yaakov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aquila tries to roll over but Yaakov keeps him under control.
Yaakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yaakov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Yaakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Yaakov manages to mount him!
Aquila holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yaakov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T1#
Yaakov throws some wild stikes that Aquila manages to avoid easily.
Aquila tries to hold on but Yaakov postures up.
Aquila tries to reverse the position but Yaakov maintains control.
Aquila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Yaakov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aquila is in trouble now - Yaakov has advanced to mount!
Yaakov looking to control but Aquila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Yaakov wants to stand but Aquila is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#SUB2#
Yaakov working for a submission but Aquila is keeping him at bay.
Aquila is trying desperately to improve position.
Aquila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yaakov fails to advance to Aquila's back. #T3#
Yaakov is trying to control here but Aquila has managed to regain half guard.
Yaakov is controlling the pace.
Aquila is looking to control Yaakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aquila avoid being mounted?
Yaakov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aquila! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yaakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaakov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sudarshan Yaakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yaakov 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sudarshan Yaakov!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 6
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Brendan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aquila did well to prevent Brendan getting side control.
Aquila scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brendan manages to mount him!
Brendan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Brendan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brendan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brendan controlling the pace for now.
Brendan tries to control but Aquila wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brendan landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brendan working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Aquila regains half guard.
Brendan controlling the action here.
Aquila misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Aquila wants to improve his position but Brendan is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Brendan seems content to control.
Brendan looks to land a strike but Aquila avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aquila controls Brendan momentarily but Brendan frees himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aquila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brendan 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.
Brendan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Aquila working for a triangle but Brendan defends it easily.
Brendan 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#
Brendan trying to control but Aquila is working from the bottom.
Brendan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aquila's head.
Aquila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aquila wants to stand up but Brendan is controlling him.
Aquila trying to keep a closed guard but Brendan 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.
Aquila shoots in for a takedown but Brendan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aquila closes the distance and clinches up with Brendan, looking for a takedown. Aquila pushes Brendan against the cage but Brendan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brendan wants to counter with a clinch but Aquila pushes him away.
Brendan misses with a series of wild punches.
Aquila half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Brendan moves into the clinch successfully.
Brendan missing with knees to the body.
Aquila is trying to pull guard but Brendan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snorri Aquila. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brendan jumps guard.
Aquila trying to control but Brendan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brendan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Brendan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aquila keeping moving, preventing Brendan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Brendan 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#
Brendan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Brendan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aquila was covering up waiting for the punch and Brendan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mohamed Brendan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aquila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brendan is one step ahead there.
Brendan looking to sit in guard and control but Aquila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila trying to control the position from guard on top but Brendan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aquila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Brendan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brendan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aquila manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Aquila pulls Brendan in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brendan 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.
Brendan wanted to stand there but Aquila had control of the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brendan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Aquila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brendan defends well.
Brendan trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aquila wants to sweep here but Brendan controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Brendan looking to sit in guard and control but Aquila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brendan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aquila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brendan working a defensive guard here.
Brendan is pulling down on Aquila's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aquila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brendan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Aquila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aquila can't keep his opponent in guard - Brendan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aquila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brendan wants to free his trapped foot but Aquila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mohamed Brendan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Brendan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brendan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brendan postures up.
Brendan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brendan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brendan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Aquila is defending against the submission attempts here by Brendan.
#T1#
Aquila is looking for a sweep. Brendan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like Brendan is going to stand back up.
Brendan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brendan trying to mount his opponent but Aquila defends it. #SUB2#
Brendan is trying to work for a kimura but Aquila is defending well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aquila is controlling Brendan's trapped leg to prevent Brendan from advancing to side control.
Aquila is looking to control Brendan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aquila avoid being mounted?
Aquila is looking to improve his position.
Brendan trying to control from Aquila's half guard. Aquila has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3##SU2#
Brendan stands up and waves to Aquila to follow him.
Aquila thows a leg kick but Brendan checks it #TD2#
and Brendan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brendan.
Aquila wants to sweep here but Brendan controlling him for the moment.
Aquila wants to stand up but Brendan is controlling him.
Brendan postures up.
Brendan tries to stand but Aquila is controlling from the bottom.
Brendan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Brendan wants to stand but Aquila is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brendan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brendan misses with a takedown
and Aquila counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aquila tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brendan swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Brendan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aquila did well to prevent Brendan getting side control.
Brendan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aquila is looking to control Brendan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aquila avoid being mounted?
Snorri Aquila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohamed Brendan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brendan blocks the strikes from Aquila.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Brendan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brendan 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Brendan!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 5
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Aquila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aquila wants it to stay on the feet.
Aquila shoots in for a takedown but Harel shows good takedown defense.
Aquila fails to land the takedown.
Harel scores with a body shot.
Harel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aquila as he jumps to the side.
Harel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harel wants it to stay on the feet.
Harel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snorri Aquila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila defending well as Harel loads up on a big left hand.
Aquila tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so Harel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aquila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harel trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Harel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aquila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harel wants to control from the top but Aquila keeps moving.
Aquila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harel is one step ahead there.
Harel forces his way into half guard.
Harel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Harel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Harel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aquila wants to control but Harel is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Aquila is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aquila tries a head kick but it misses.
Harel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Snorri Aquila has been cut.
Harel closes the distance and clinches up with Aquila, looking for a takedown. Harel pushes Aquila against the ropes but Aquila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aquila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harel stuffs the takedown.
Aquila wants to clinch.
Aquila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4##TD2#
Harel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aquila looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aquila is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harel off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Harel tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Aquila has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Harel is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Snorri Aquila!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 4
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Aquila drives through and clinches with Yaakov against the ropes.
Yaakov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aquila is keeping busy.#TD2#
Aquila has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yaakov is trying to keep an underhook but Aquila manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yaakov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yaakov tries to roll over but Aquila keeps him under control.
Yaakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aquila wants to control from the top but Yaakov keeps moving. #SUB#
Yaakov is looking for a triangle here but Aquila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila is looking to take a break and control but Yaakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Yaakov wants to control but Aquila postures up.
Yaakov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aquila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yaakov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aquila's best efforts.
Aquila has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Yaakov works to full guard. #SUB#
Yaakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aquila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yaakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Yaakov, not yet. #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.
Aquila looking to pass the guard.
Aquila trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yaakov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Yaakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yaakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaakov tries to get out of the position.
Aquila trying to control but Yaakov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Yaakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yaakov tries to advance to mount but Aquila denies him. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yaakov happy to just control the position for now.
Yaakov is looking to take a break and control but Aquila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yaakov working the strikes but Aquila uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aquila is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yaakov is keen to just control but Aquila is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Yaakov is trying to work for a kimura but Aquila is defending well.
Aquila moves into full guard.
Yaakov preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaakov is pushing down on Aquila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aquila is fighting to maintain full guard but Yaakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aquila wants to control but Yaakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yaakov in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Snorri Aquila will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yaakov moves away from the strike by Aquila.
Yaakov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aquila darts in looking for a takedown but Yaakov gets double underhooks and turns Aquila into the ropes.
Yaakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Aquila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yaakov sprawls well. Yaakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aquila gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Yaakov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yaakov closes the distance but Aquila moves to the side #TD2#
and Aquila counters with a single leg into guard. Yaakov didn't expect that.
Yaakov keeping moving, preventing Aquila from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaakov is trying to control the position but Aquila postures up.
Yaakov is looking to sweep but instead, Aquila has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Yaakov wants to control but Aquila is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Yaakov pushes Aquila off, looking to escape but Aquila dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Yaakov is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snorri Aquila!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 3
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Oneil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aquila swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oneil.
Oneil tries for a takedown but Aquila circles away easily#CL2#
and Aquila counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Aquila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aquila misses the shot to the body.
Oneil has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Aquila counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aquila.
Aquila pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC2#
Aquila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Aquila moves into the clinch successfully.
Oneil tries to pull guard but Aquila forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aquila pulls guard.
Aquila 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aquila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oneil's guard. #REVB#
Aquila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aquila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oneil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquila on the ground.
Aquila 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. #SUB2#
Aquila 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. #SU2#
Aquila stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oneil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aquila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Aquila closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Oneil turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Oneil working away.
Oneil tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Aquila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aquila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oneil is breathing heavily.
Aquila struggling a bit here.#T3#
Oneil tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Oneil swings around for an armbar but Aquila sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oneil's guard.
Aquila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Aquila stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Oneil tries to keep at a distance but Aquila has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aquila takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aquila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Aquila's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
Aquila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oneil backwards. #BC2#
Aquila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oneil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peter Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aquila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aquila feints a jab promting Oneil to slip. Aquila then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oneil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oneil shoots for a double leg takedown but Aquila sprawls well. He's pushed Oneil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Aquila gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Aquila turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Aquila decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oneil to his feet. #TD2#
Aquila closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oneil's guard.#SU2#
Aquila decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oneil, up you get! #CL2#
Aquila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Aquila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snorri Aquila dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Oneil doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Aquila counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oneil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Aquila to keep the fight standing.
Oneil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Aquila to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Aquila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aquila tries to land a front kick but Oneil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oneil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oneil or perhaps it was just good defense by Aquila, which made it look bad.
Oneil fails with the takedown.
Oneil closes the distance and clinches up with Aquila, looking for a takedown. Oneil pushes Aquila against the ropes but Aquila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aquila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aquila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aquila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Oneil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aquila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aquila working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aquila slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aquila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Aquila seems content to control.
Let's hope that Aquila 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.
Aquila drops an elbow to the side of Oneil's head.
Aquila working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#
Oneil is rocked!#T3##SUB2#
Aquila is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Oneil is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snorri Aquila!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 2
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Yaakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Aquila throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Yaakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yaakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aquila is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Yaakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Yaakov unloads with some shots from mount but Aquila bucks and avoids them well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila tries to lock up and control but Yaakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Yaakov looking to control but Aquila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yaakov throwing strikes here but Aquila is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Aquila tries to lock up and control but Yaakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aquila wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yaakov.
Aquila holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yaakov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Aquila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aquila keeps trying to improve his position.
Yaakov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Aquila tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Yaakov goes for an armbar but Aquila turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aquila. #SUB#
Yaakov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aquila doesn't defend quickly enough and Yaakov has managed to lock this one up! Can Aquila escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yaakov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sudarshan Yaakov!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 1
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Remao moves into the clinch successfully.
Remao is trying to pull guard but Aquila has him pressed against the ropes.
Remao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Remao wants to take the fight to the mat but Aquila manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Snorri Aquila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikhil Remao.
Aquila misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Aquila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Remao forces Aquila back against the ropes and clinches.
Aquila prevents Remao from breaking the clinch.
Aquila changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Remao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Remao goes for a double leg but Aquila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Aquila continues to drive forward.
Remao stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Remao moves into the clinch.#BC#
Aquila breaks the clinch.
Remao has a takedown stuffed.
Remao slaps away a takedown attempt from Aquila, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##CL#
Remao tries to keep at a distance but Aquila has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aquila avoiding damage.
Aquila tries for a takedown. No joy.
Remao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Remao working hard to break the clinch.
Remao prevents a body shot from Aquila. #TD#
Aquila gets control of Remao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aquila will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Remao stopping the sweep attempt from Aquila.#SUB#
Aquila pushes a forearm under Remao's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Remao is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snorri Aquila!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Aquila shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aquila was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Bell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Aquila takes the fight into the clinch.
Bell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aquila just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bell misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Bell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aquila to the ground. Bell is now in Aquila's guard.#ES#
Aquila manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!#TD#
Aquila looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Bell has one foot on Aquila's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Aquila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Aquila content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bell has a closed guard, preventing Aquila from standing up.
Aquila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aquila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Aquila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.
Bell is trying to control the position but Aquila postures up.
Aquila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aquila grinds an elbow into Bell's temple.
Aquila staying calm.
Bell wants to control but Aquila postures up.#T3#
Bell tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Aquila easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Aquila is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bell is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bell flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Aquila anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bell and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Aquila slips an arm under Bell chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Aquila has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Aquila is squeezing on Bell like an anaconda would it's prey. Bell fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Snorri Aquila!
The defeated El Bell had this to say: 'Fuck this shit, I retire'.
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