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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Igbonefo does no damage. #CL#
Lund has closed the distance and engaged Igbonefo in a clinch.
#TD2#
Igbonefo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lund uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Igbonefo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lund being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Igbonefo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Igbonefo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Igbonefo is trying to keep Lund in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Igbonefo fails with the takedown.
Lund throws a head kick but Igbonefo moves out of range.
Lund shoots in for a takedown but Igbonefo shows good takedown defense.
Igbonefo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Igbonefo clinches with his opponent.
Lund tries to pull guard but Igbonefo holds him up against the cage and eventually Lund drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Lund is looking to break free of the clinch but Igbonefo has double underhooks.
Lund avoiding damage.
Lund is trying to maintain a safe position but Igbonefo gets an underhook and turns Lund into the cage.
Igbonefo is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Igbonefo breaks from the clinch.
Lund with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Igbonefo counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaryd Lund. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##BC2#
Igbonefo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lund is defended easily by Igbonefo.#CL2#
Igbonefo darts in and clinches Lund up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lund.
Lund goes for a takedown in the clinch but Igbonefo prevents it.
#BC2#
Igbonefo breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Lund shoots in but no luck this time.
Igbonefo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lund.#TD2#
Igbonefo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Igbonefo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lund keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igbonefo working the ground and pound but Lund is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lund's face as Igbonefo controls the position.
Igbonefo in the domination position with Lund hanging on.
Igbonefo slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Igbonefo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lund rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Igbonefo's guard! Nice work there by Lund!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igbonefo is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Igbonefo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Igbonefo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lund as he avoids it easily.
Lund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Igbonefo swivels and escapes.
Igbonefo throws a head kick but Lund moves out of range.
Igbonefo throws a head kick that misses.
Lund is looking to counter punch.
Igbonefo connects with an inside leg kick.
Igbonefo tries to clinch up but Lund circles away and keeps his distance.
Lund appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Igbonefo.
Lund shoots in looking for a takedown. Igbonefo tries to sprawl out of it but Lund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Igbonefo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igbonefo stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaryd Lund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lund looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Igbonefo is fending him off so far but Lund persists. Nope, Igbonefo circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Igbonefo rushes Lund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Igbonefo scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Lund is trying to break the clinch but Igbonefo is controlling him.
Lund has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Igbonefo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lund is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Igbonefo is defending well.
Igbonefo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lund working hard to break the clinch.
Igbonefo goes for a takedown attempt but Lund pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Igbonefo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD2#
Igbonefo gets a takedown into half guard.
Igbonefo controlling the action here. #T2#
Igbonefo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Igbonefo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Igbonefo is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Igbonefo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lund swats away the attempt to clinch by Igbonefo.#TD2#
Igbonefo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Lund has his feet on Igbonefo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Jaryd Lund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Lund drives through with a takedown into Igbonefo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Igbonefo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Igbonefo slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Igbonefo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lund uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Igbonefo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lund slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lund is looking to take a break and control but Igbonefo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viktor Igbonefo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Lund is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igbonefo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Igbonefo wants to control but Lund is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Lund is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igbonefo is just riding it out for now. Lund eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lund 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.
Viktor Igbonefo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Igbonefo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lund eats them both and turns towards Igbonefo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Igbonefo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Igbonefo looks for a takedown but Lund sprawls well.
Igbonefo tries a head kick but it misses.
Igbonefo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lund. Lund gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igbonefo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lund as he avoids it easily.
Lund keeps the fight on the outside.
Igbonefo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lund paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Igbonefo rushes Lund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Igbonefo stops a takedown attempt from Lund.
#T1#
Lund is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Igbonefo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaryd Lund. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Igbonefo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Igbonefo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igbonefo keeping moving, preventing Lund from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Igbonefo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lund gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Igbonefo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Igbonefo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Igbonefo keeping moving, preventing Lund from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lund lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Lund decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lund shoots in looking for a takedown. Igbonefo tries to sprawl out of it but Lund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Igbonefo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Igbonefo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lund circles away.
Lund shoots in looking for a takedown but Igbonefo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lund's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Viktor Igbonefo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lund blocks a head kick by Igbonefo.
#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Igbonefo.
Lund misses with a takedown attempt - Igbonefo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick by Lund misses
and Igbonefo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Igbonefo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lund as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Igbonefo gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Lund sneaks out the side door and pushes Igbonefo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Igbonefo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lund to the ground. Igbonefo is now in Lund's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lund manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Igbonefo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Lund misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Igbonefo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Igbonefo clinches. #TD2#
Igbonefo gets control of Lund's arms and successfully pulls guard. Igbonefo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jaryd Lund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lund throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Igbonefo working for a triangle but Lund defends it easily.
Lund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Igbonefo.
I've got Igbonefo 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Igbonefo!
Jaryd Lund was interviewed post fight and said 'Just wasn't my day today, Gunna work hard and get back in the Octagon as soon as possible.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igbonefo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Igbonefo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Igbonefo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Funches manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Funches coming out on top.
A slow jab from Funches misses its intended target.
Funches sets himself, and Igbonefo steps forward looking for the clinch! Funches avoids it this time.
Igbonefo looks to throw the jab but Funches is out of range.
Funches showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Igbonefo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Igbonefo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Igbonefo gets tackled into the cage by Funches. Funches maintains the clinch.
Igbonefo can't break the clinch.
Igbonefo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Funches has him pressed against the cage.
Funches lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Igbonefo wants to get back to striking at distance but Funches won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Funches - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Funches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Funches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Igbonefo looking to stall.
Funches tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Igbonefo smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Igbonefo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funches swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funches scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funches tests Igbonefo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Igbonefo misses with a head kick.
Igbonefo throws a low kick but Funches avoids it.
Ron Funches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funches lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Funches lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Igbonefo at a distance.
Igbonefo throws an overhand right that lands on Funches's shoulder, as Funches tries to avoid the shot.
Funches tries to counter by clinching up but Igbonefo breaks away and moves out of range.
Funches cracks Igbonefo with a good jab.
Funches scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Funches throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Igbonefo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Igbonefo tries to clinch but Funches is having none of it.
Igbonefo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Funches connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Igbonefo scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funches dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funches throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Funches.#TD2#
Igbonefo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Funches quickly recovers to half guard.
Funches keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Igbonefo wants to pass the guard but Funches is defending well.
Funches has his hands clasped together around Igbonefo's back. He's all about the action.
Funches tries to get to full guard but Igbonefo has control of the leg.
Funches keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Funches is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funches gets full guard.#T3#
Funches manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Igbonefo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Funches 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funches slips nicely into half guard.
Igbonefo is trying to control but can't.
Funches tries to pass the half guard into mount. Igbonefo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Funches trying to control the pace.
Igbonefo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Funches. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Funches is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Igbonefo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Funches is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Igbonefo defends it well.
Igbonefo tries to get to full guard but Funches has control of the leg.
Funches is taking a breather. Igbonefo 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.
Funches is looking to advance position but Igbonefo won't allow it.
Funches keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Funches dominated that round.
That's time! Funches's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Igbonefo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Igbonefo tries to clinch but Funches is having none of it.
Funches lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Funches throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Igbonefo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funches paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Funches lands.
Funches ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igbonefo moves away.
Funches listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Igbonefo digs a good hook to Funches's body.
Funches avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funches lands a nice shot that snaps Igbonefo's head back.
Ron Funches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funches keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Igbonefo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Funches throws a looping overhand right but Igbonefo ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igbonefo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Igbonefo wants to clinch.
Funches lunges at Igbonefo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Igbonefo's hand. #T1#
A jab from Funches does it's job there.#CL#
Funches closes the distance and clinches.
Funches doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funches working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funches lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funches gets through Igbonefo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funches lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funches is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Igbonefo to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Funches jumps into guard, dragging Igbonefo to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Funches holds on and takes a little breather.
Funches continues to stall.
Igbonefo wants to control from the top but Funches keeps moving. #T2#
Funches managing to control the position.
Funches utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Funches is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Igbonefo defends well.
Funches is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Funches keeping moving, preventing Igbonefo from controlling successfully.
Igbonefo sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Funches looks to land a right hand but Igbonefo moved out of range.#T3#
Funches throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Funches scores with a nice strike.
Igbonefo tries to clinch up.
Funches stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Igbonefo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Funches.
Funches ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
It looks like Funches has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Igbonefo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funches paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funches misses with a looping left.
Igbonefo tries to clinch up but Funches circles away and keeps his distance.
Funches lands with a shot to the body.
Igbonefo ducks under a wild hook from Funches.
Igbonefo moves out of range as Funches strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Funches misses the target. #CL#
Funches moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Igbonefo pulls Funches into guard.
Funches pushing down on Igbonefo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Funches passes to side control. #T4#
Funches takes a little break here. Igbonefo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Igbonefo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Igbonefo is breathing heavily.
Funches is taking a breather. Igbonefo 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.
Igbonefo won't allow Funches to pass to mount.
Igbonefo is looking to improve his position.
Funches uses his free foot to push down on Igbonefo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Igbonefo.
Funches takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Funches dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Igbonefo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Igbonefo feints and as Funches raises his hands in defense, Igbonefo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Igbonefo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Igbonefo is fighting to break Funches's control of his arms but Funches is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Igbonefo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches keeping moving, preventing Igbonefo from controlling successfully.
Funches wants to sweep here but Igbonefo controlling him for the moment.
Igbonefo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Funches pulls Igbonefo in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Igbonefo trying to control but Funches is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Funches fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funches listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Igbonefo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Igbonefo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funches sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Funches is trying to maintain the position but Igbonefo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Funches is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Igbonefo pulls his head out easily.
Funches desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Funches trying to control from the bottom.
Funches gets full guard.
Funches looking for a sweep. Not yet Funches, not yet.
Funches seems keen to control Igbonefo's posture.
Igbonefo wants to control from the top but Funches keeps moving.
Funches pulls Igbonefo in close to prevent any damage.
Funches is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igbonefo can do to turn this around?
Igbonefo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Funches had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Igbonefo defends it easily.
Funches controlling the position.#T3#
Igbonefo won't allow Funches to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Funches holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Funches ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funches scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Igbonefo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Funches tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Igbonefo is in Funches's guard.#SUB#
Funches escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Igbonefo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funches wants to sweep here but Igbonefo controlling him for the moment.
Funches seems keen to control Igbonefo's posture.#SUB#
Funches looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Funches 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.#SUB#
Funches escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Igbonefo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Funches is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Funches is adopting a defensive guard.
Igbonefo postures up.
Viktor Igbonefo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Funches is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Igbonefo is aware though and is defending well.
Funches tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Funches throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Funches controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Igbonefo.
I think Funches has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Funches!
Ron Funches decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremblay blocks the body kick.
Tremblay moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Igbonefo has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Tremblay jumps guard.
Igbonefo wants to stand and escape but instead Tremblay has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Tremblay wants to control from the top but Igbonefo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Igbonefo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tremblay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay tries to stand but Igbonefo is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Igbonefo holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Tremblay postures up.
Tremblay stands and throws Igbonefo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Igbonefo looking for a sweep but Tremblay has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igbonefo tries to reverse the position but Tremblay maintains control.
Igbonefo is squirming around, avoiding Tremblay's attempts to control the action.
Igbonefo is trying to stand up.#T2#
Tremblay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tremblay breaks from Igbonefo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tremblay thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tremblay throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Igbonefo is squirming around, avoiding Tremblay's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Tremblay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Igbonefo is squirming around, avoiding Tremblay's attempts to control the action.
Tremblay avoids the attempt from Igbonefo to control.#SU#
Tremblay is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Igbonefo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tremblay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Igbonefo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tremblay sprawls well initially but Igbonefo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Igbonefo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tremblay trying to control but Igbonefo postures up.
#T4#
Tremblay is staying active underneath Igbonefo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Igbonefo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Igbonefo is going to stand back up.
Tremblay is looking to control Igbonefo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tremblay avoid being mounted?
Igbonefo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tremblay is trying to control but can't.
#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.
Ripper Tremblay 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#
Tremblay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Igbonefo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Igbonefo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Tremblay gets tackled into the cage by Igbonefo. Igbonefo maintains the clinch.
Tremblay is trying to break the clinch but Igbonefo is controlling him.
Tremblay has Igbonefo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Igbonefo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Igbonefo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tremblay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Igbonefo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ripper Tremblay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igbonefo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tremblay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Igbonefo tries to clinch but Tremblay is having none of it.
Tremblay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Igbonefo is looking to clinch.
Igbonefo tries to clinch but Tremblay is having none of it. #T1#
Tremblay goes for a double leg but Igbonefo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Igbonefo continues to drive forward.
Igbonefo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tremblay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Igbonefo wants to clinch up but Tremblay keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Igbonefo pushes Tremblay up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tremblay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tremblay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Igbonefo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Igbonefo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tremblay defends it well.
Tremblay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Igbonefo. #CL#
Tremblay closes the distance and clinches.
Tremblay fails to pull guard.
Tremblay wants to take the fight to the mat but Igbonefo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tremblay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Igbonefo is defending well.#T2#
Igbonefo wants a takedown.
Tremblay effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Tremblay drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Igbonefo gets to his feet. Tremblay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Igbonefo wants to clinch.
Igbonefo tries to clinch but Tremblay is having none of it.
Viktor Igbonefo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremblay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Igbonefo counters with a leg kick.
Igbonefo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Igbonefo wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Tremblay fails with a takedown attempt.
Igbonefo lands a head kick. Tremblay smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Ripper Tremblay has been cut.
Tremblay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Igbonefo moves in looking to clinch but Tremblay pushes him off.#CL2#
Igbonefo darts in and clinches Tremblay up against the cage.
Tremblay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Igbonefo fails to pull guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Igbonefo misses with a punch to the body.
#T4##BC#
Tremblay breaks from the clinch.
Igbonefo scores with a head kick.
Igbonefo has a takedown stuffed.
Viktor Igbonefo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Igbonefo tries to clinch up but Tremblay circles away and keeps his distance.
Ripper Tremblay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Igbonefo moves into range and clinches up with Tremblay.#TD#
Tremblay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Igbonefo uses from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Igbonefo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igbonefo wants to get up but he can't break Tremblay's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Igbonefo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ripper Tremblay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Igbonefo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Igbonefo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tremblay pinned against the cage. Tremblay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tremblay keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Igbonefo has managed to clinch.
Igbonefo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Igbonefo wants to stall.
Tremblay goes for a takedown attempt but Igbonefo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igbonefo scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Igbonefo blocks a head kick by Tremblay.
Igbonefo tries to clinch up
and Tremblay counters with a one-two to the body.
Igbonefo tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Tremblay darts in and clinches Igbonefo up against the cage.#TD2#
Igbonefo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tremblay regains guard.
Tremblay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tremblay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Igbonefo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Igbonefo throwing strikes but missing.
Ripper Tremblay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Igbonefo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB#
Tremblay looking for a guillotine here but Igbonefo defends easily.
#SU2#
Igbonefo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tremblay shoots in looking for a takedown. Igbonefo tries to sprawl out of it but Tremblay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Igbonefo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Tremblay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Igbonefo being controlled against the cage.
Igbonefo prevents Tremblay from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Igbonefo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown but Igbonefo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ripper Tremblay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Igbonefo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tremblay misses with a takedown attempt
and Igbonefo counters with a big head kick but Tremblay shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Igbonefo tries to clinch there but Tremblay circles away.
Tremblay tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Igbonefo manages to circle out of the way.
Igbonefo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Igbonefo wants it to stay on the feet.
Tremblay swats away the attempt to clinch by Igbonefo.
Tremblay appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Igbonefo wants to clinch up but Tremblay keeps it at a distance.
Tremblay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tremblay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tremblay attempts a counter takedown but Igbonefo avoids it well and moves away.
Tremblay misses with a hook. Igbonefo ducked under it nicely.
Tremblay circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Tremblay 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.
Tremblay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igbonefo is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Tremblay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tremblay shoots for a takedown but Igbonefo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igbonefo lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Igbonefo.
I think Igbonefo 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Igbonefo! |
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