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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Rutten throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lothbrok tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rutten is in Lothbrok 's guard.
Lothbrok trying to keep a closed guard but Rutten is proving a slippery customer.
Rutten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rutten scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lothbrok trying to control the position.
Rutten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lothbrok is keeping the position for now.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Lothbrok working for a triangle but Rutten defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lothbrok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lothbrok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lothbrok shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rutten counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Lothbrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Rutten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Lothbrok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lothbrok gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lothbrok has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rutten after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lothbrok drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutten pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Lothbrok .
Lothbrok is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Rutten.
No luck for Rutten with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL2#
Rutten moves into range and clinches up with Lothbrok .
Lothbrok is struggling to control the position.
Rutten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lothbrok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rutten is looking to break free of the clinch but Lothbrok has double underhooks.
Lothbrok tries to pull guard but Rutten holds him up against the cage and eventually Lothbrok drops back down to his feet.
Rutten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lothbrok just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Lothbrok 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Rutten pushes Lothbrok up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lothbrok 's elbow. #T4#
Rutten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lothbrok to keep the fight standing.
Lothbrok tries to pull guard but Rutten won't allow it.
Lothbrok is working for takedown but Rutten is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Lothbrok decides to pull guard.
Rutten controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rutten has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lothbrok is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lothbrok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lothbrok shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Lothbrok 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lothbrok .
Rutten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lothbrok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutten somewhat.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Lothbrok ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
Rutten moves in looking to clinch but Lothbrok pushes him off.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Rutten wants to clinch.
Rutten shoots in but Lothbrok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rutten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lothbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnar Lothbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
Lothbrok connects with a body shot.
Rutten shoots in looking for a takedown. Lothbrok tries to sprawl out of it but Rutten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lothbrok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutten is breathing heavily.#T2#
Lothbrok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely.
Lothbrok moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRutten.#CL#
Rutten gets tackled into the cage by Lothbrok . Lothbrok maintains the clinch.
Rutten prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lothbrok pulls guard effortlessly.
Lothbrok wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok is working hard here to advance position.
Rutten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Rutten wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.
Rutten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lothbrok is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rutten tries to circle away but Lothbrok has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Lothbrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnar Lothbrok is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lothbrok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ragnar Lothbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten goes for a double leg but Lothbrok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lothbrok continues to drive forward.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rutten sprawls well. Rutten wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Lothbrok shows good takedown defense.
Rutten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lothbrok .
Lothbrok lands a head kick. Rutten smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lothbrok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lothbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rutten gets the takedown into side control.
Lothbrok tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T1#
Lothbrok breaks Rutten's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rutten can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lothbrok controls the pace.#SUB2#
Rutten is looking for a triangle but Lothbrok pushes his legs off easily.
Lothbrok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Rutten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lothbrok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Lothbrok throwing strikes from guard but Rutten blocks nicely. #SU#
Lothbrok stands up and waves to Rutten to follow him.
Lothbrok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Lothbrok circles away.
#CL#
Lothbrok gets a clinch.
Lothbrok is trying to pull guard but Rutten turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten stalling in the clinch but Lothbrok improves position. #T3##TD2#
Rutten jumps guard and drags Lothbrok to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Lothbrok gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Rutten misses.
Some wild striking there from Lothbrok .
Lothbrok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rutten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lothbrok somewhat.
Rutten closes the distance and clinches up with Lothbrok , looking for a takedown. Rutten pushes Lothbrok against the cage but Lothbrok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lothbrok shoots in and drives through. Rutten sprawls well.
Lothbrok sets himself, and Rutten steps forward looking for the clinch! Lothbrok avoids it this time.
Rutten wants to clinch.#T4#
Rutten goes for a double leg but Lothbrok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lothbrok continues to drive forward.
Rutten throws a head kick but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lothbrok fails with a takedown attempt.
Lothbrok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lothbrok lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutten backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Lothbrok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lothbrok 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lothbrok ! |
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