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Event:
020 EIGHT LA
Date: Aug 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Stasyuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Stasyuk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maica is refusing to be controlled, as Stasyuk sits in half guard.
Maica trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stasyuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stasyuk is looking to take a break and control but Maica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Stasyuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stasyuk is trying to control. Maica wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Maica is defending against the submission attempts here by Stasyuk.
#SUB#
Stasyuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maica controlling the position for now.
Stasyuk is trying to control. Maica wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stasyuk is really struggling to control Maica but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maica is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stasyuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Stasyuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maica sees it coming and defends easily.
Maica is concentrating on defense, preventing Stasyuk from advancing position.
Maica really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stasyuk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stasyuk is trying to control the action in half guard but Maica is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stasyuk content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Maica won't allow Stasyuk to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maica thumps Stasyuk with a low kick.
Maica's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maica duly obliges.
Stasyuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maica swivels and escapes.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maica enables Stasyuk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maica manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stasyuk looking to pass the guard.
Maica is pulling down on Stasyuk's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stasyuk wants to pass the guard but Maica is keeping the position.
Stasyuk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Maica trying to control the position here.
Stasyuk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stasyuk preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stasyuk trying to control but Maica is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stasyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Maica is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yurij Stasyuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stasyuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stasyuk misses the jab.
Maica throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stasyuk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maica looks to land a combination. Stasyuk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck for Stasyuk with that takedown attempt.
Maica scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stasyuk dives in for a single leg takedown but Maica sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yurij Stasyuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stasyuk has Maica pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maica manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Maica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stasyuk fails with the takedown
and Maica counters with a low kick, right behind Stasyuk 's knee. #T1#
Stasyuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stasyuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maica swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stasyuk is defended easily by Maica.
Maica wants to counter with a clinch but Stasyuk pushes him away.
Maica has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stasyuk.
We've been informed that Maica has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stasyuk throws a right hand that misses
and Maica counters with an outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Maica.
Stasyuk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maica defends well and Stasyuk ends up having to push Maica into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Maica manages to break the clinch.
Maica with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ja Maica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stasyuk shoots for a takedown but Maica saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Stasyuk misses with a takedown
and Maica counters with a left and a right that stings Stasyuk.
Yurij Stasyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Maica lands.#ROC2#Stasyuk is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Maica.
Oh Stasyuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Maica. That's going to slow Stasyuk down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maica.
Stasyuk seems to have got his legs back now.
Maica listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maica cracks Stasyuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Maica knocks Stasyuk out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ja Maica!
During a confident post fight interview, Ja Maica thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
020 SEVEN
Date: Jul 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Beckham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Stasyuk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beckham keeping full guard, as Stasyuk tries to pass.
Stasyuk trying to control but Beckham is working from the bottom.
Beckham throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stasyuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckham is retaining full guard.
Stasyuk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stasyuk looking to sit in guard and control but Beckham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stasyuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Stasyuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Stasyuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beckham controls the pace.
Stasyuk wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stasyuk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Beckham is in trouble now - Stasyuk has advanced to mount!
Stasyuk looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Stasyuk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beckham is looking to improve his position but Stasyuk isn't that keen on the idea.
Stasyuk tries to control but Beckham wriggling away. #SUB#
Stasyuk is working for a guillotine from mount but Beckham frees his head quite easily.
Stasyuk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beckham is looking to escape. #SUB#
Stasyuk quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Stasyuk but it's paid off an Beckham is forced to tap! Nice work by Stasyuk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yurij Stasyuk!
A very excited looking Yurij Stasyuk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
020 SIX
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Stasyuk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sondergaard is trying to defend but Stasyuk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Stasyuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sondergaard is defending against the submission attempts here by Stasyuk.
Sondergaard is looking to control Stasyuk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sondergaard avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sondergaard actively working from the bottom here.
Stasyuk trying to control the action but Sondergaard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stasyuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sondergaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stasyuk. #T1##SUB#
Stasyuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stasyuk wants to advance to full mount but Sondergaard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stasyuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stasyuk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sondergaard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sondergaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Stasyuk is retaining full guard. #T2#
Sondergaard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Stasyuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stasyuk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sondergaard's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Sondergaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sondergaard 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.#SUB2#
Sondergaard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sondergaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stasyuk defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sondergaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stasyuk defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Stasyuk is posturing up here but Sondergaard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stasyuk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stasyuk has to tap! Slick submission there by Sondergaard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakob Sondergaard!
A relieved looking Jakob Sondergaard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
020 THREE
Date: May 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Stasyuk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stasyuk fails with a takedown attempt.
Marciano unleashes a big counter combination but Stasyuk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano.#KD2#
Marciano lands a left and a right that send Stasyuk crashing to the mat, dazed. Marciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Stasyuk is rocked!
Stasyuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marciano circles away.
Oh Stasyuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yurij Stasyuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano wants to clinch.
Stasyuk seems to have got his legs back now.
Stasyuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stasyuk shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Stasyuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marciano tries to clinch but Stasyuk is having none of it.
Stasyuk tries to counter with a takedown but Marciano is quick to defend against it.
Stony Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stasyuk shoots and misses
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Marciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stasyuk with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano batters Stasyuk with a massive right followed by a huge left! Stasyuk is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Marciano lands a final crushing right hand to drop Stasyuk to the mat with a gruesome thud! Marciano is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stony Marciano!
A very excited looking Stony Marciano rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Stasyuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dillinger connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillinger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stasyuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dillinger lands with a straight right. Stasyuk didn't see that one coming.
Stasyuk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dillinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillinger lands with a right hand.
Stasyuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dillinger cracks Stasyuk with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Dillinger.
Dillinger lands the left hand.
Dillinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Stasyuk off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Stasyuk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dillinger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stasyuk is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Stasyuk is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dillinger is trying to escape and Stasyuk transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dillinger is forced to tap! Nice work there by Stasyuk! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yurij Stasyuk!
A relieved looking Yurij Stasyuk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Stasyuk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jobb defends it nicely.
Stasyuk closes the distance and clinches up with Jobb, looking for a takedown. Stasyuk pushes Jobb against the cage but Jobb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Jobb shoots in and gets a takedown into Stasyuk's guard.#SUB2#
Stasyuk looking for a guillotine here but Jobb defends easily.
Jobb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jobb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jobb wants to stand but Stasyuk is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Jobb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stasyuk on the ground.
Stasyuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stasyuk is pushing down on Jobb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jobb is fighting to maintain full guard but Stasyuk has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Stasyuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Stasyuk 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.
#T2#
Jobb keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Stasyuk has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jobb defend it? Stasyuk steps over the head and cranks it - Jobb is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Stasyuk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yurij Stasyuk!
In his post fight interview, Yurij Stasyuk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Stasyuk 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.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Stasyuk from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thompson has his foot on Stasyuk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stasyuk works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson pulls Stasyuk in close to prevent any damage.
Stasyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson seems keen to control Stasyuk's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stasyuk trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Stasyuk won't allow Thompson to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stasyuk's head backwards.#TD#
Thompson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stasyuk's guard.
Thompson won't allow Stasyuk to sweep him here.
Thompson postures up.
Stasyuk 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#
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stasyuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Stasyuk is controlling well.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Thompson is looking to escape.#T2#
Thompson wants to control but Stasyuk is keeping busy.
Stasyuk is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stasyuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stasyuk wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Thompson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stasyuk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Thompson is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Stasyuk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thompson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yurij Stasyuk!
A less than humble Yurij Stasyuk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Amestelle 2
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Svedberg lands the left hand.
Svedberg cracks Stasyuk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stasyuk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svedberg but Svedberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Svedberg moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Svedberg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Svedberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Svedberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stasyuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Svedberg postures up and lands a big shot to Stasyuk's brow.
Stasyuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stasyuk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stasyuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svedberg keeps working.
Svedberg is controlling Stasyuk's trapped leg to prevent Stasyuk from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Stasyuk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Svedberg defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Svedberg can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Stasyuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Svedberg has his hands clasped together around Stasyuk's back. He's all about the action.
Stasyuk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svedberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stasyuk is trying to control. Svedberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stasyuk is really struggling to control Svedberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Svedberg wants to improve his position but Stasyuk is controlling well.
Svedberg is refusing to be controlled, as Stasyuk sits in half guard. #SUB#
Stasyuk 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.
Svedberg wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Svedberg is not content to let Stasyuk control the position.#SUB#
Stasyuk 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svedberg tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stasyuk has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Stasyuk goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Svedberg turns into him and now he's in Stasyuk's guard.
Svedberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Stasyuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Stasyuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stasyuk is trying to control the position but Svedberg postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Svedberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stasyuk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Svedberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stasyuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stasyuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yurij Stasyuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svedberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stasyuk on the side of the head.
Stasyuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Svedberg lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Svedberg gets a clinch. #TD2#
Svedberg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stasyuk regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svedberg passes Stasyuk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svedberg trying to control the pace. #T1#
Svedberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stasyuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stasyuk trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Stasyuk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Svedberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Svedberg controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Stasyuk pushes a forearm under Svedberg's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Svedberg is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yurij Stasyuk!
Yurij Stasyuk decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Sullivan stuffs the takedown attempt from Stasyuk. Stasyuk gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Stasyuk has Sullivan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sullivan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Sullivan drags the fight down to the ground.
Stasyuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
Stasyuk is fighting to break Sullivan's control of his arms but Sullivan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stasyuk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Stasyuk is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stasyuk controls Sullivan momentarily but Sullivan frees himself. #SUB2#
Stasyuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sullivan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sullivan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stasyuk wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sullivan is now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sullivan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stasyuk wants to get back to full guard but Sullivan has mounted him!
Stasyuk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sullivan controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Stasyuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stasyuk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sullivan controlling the position easily from mount. #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.
Stasyuk is desperately trying to improve his position but Sullivan has a good base and remains in mount.
Sullivan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stasyuk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stasyuk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Sullivan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stasyuk tries for a takedown but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Sullivan decides to pull guard.
Stasyuk looking to pass the guard.
Stasyuk trying to move into half guard but instead Sullivan has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Stasyuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Stasyuk looking for subs off his back but Sullivan has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Stasyuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stasyuk is trying to get back to full guard.
Sullivan is thwarting Stasyuk's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sullivan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stasyuk wants to improve his position but Sullivan is controlling well.
Sullivan stalling. #SUB2#
Stasyuk looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sullivan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Stasyuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stasyuk can do to turn this around?
Sullivan controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Stasyuk is trying to escape the mount.
Stasyuk is still trying to improve position.
Sullivan looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stasyuk is looking to improve his position but Sullivan isn't that keen on the idea.
Stasyuk tries to lock up and control but Sullivan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stasyuk is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stasyuk tries to lock up and control but Sullivan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Sullivan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sullivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stasyuk tries to score a body lock takedown but Sullivan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Sullivan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stasyuk uses from the top position.
Stasyuk being controlled here momentarily.
Stasyuk wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is keeping the position.
Stasyuk stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stasyuk trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet. #T1#
Stasyuk wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stasyuk looks for a takedown but Sullivan sprawls well.#CL#
Sullivan drives through and clinches with Stasyuk against the cage.
#TD#
Sullivan gets control of Stasyuk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sullivan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Patrick Sullivan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stasyuk being controlled here momentarily.
Sullivan wants to sweep but no luck.
Stasyuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Stasyuk from controlling successfully.
Sullivan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stasyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stasyuk won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sullivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stasyuk's guard. #REVR#
Stasyuk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sullivan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Sullivan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sullivan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yurij Stasyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stasyuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stasyuk wants to get back to full guard but Sullivan has passed into side control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sullivan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stasyuk will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stasyuk is looking for a sweep.
Stasyuk seems a little lost for a moment, as Sullivan dominates the positioning.
Stasyuk is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stasyuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sullivan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Sullivan!
A very excited looking Patrick Sullivan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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