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Event:
HFC 69
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Spopovich tries to clinch up but Dragan circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragan misses with a straight left.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragan takes a swing at Spopovich's ribcage but misses.
Spopovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spopovich tries to clinch up but Dragan circles away and keeps his distance.
Spopovich moves in looking to clinch but Dragan pushes him off.
We've been told by Dragan's head coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spopovich is looking to clinch but Dragan is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Dragan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragan loads up on a big right hand but Spopovich slips the punch.
Dragan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spopovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spopovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spopovich tries to clinch up.
Dragan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spopovich is looking to clinch but Dragan is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragan misses the target.
Spopovich slips under a jab from Dragan.
And Spopovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Dragan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spopovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spopovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragan circles away.
Spopovich is looking to clinch.
Dragan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Spopovich wants to clinch up but Dragan keeps it at a distance.
Dragan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spopovich.
Spopovich wants to clinch up but Dragan keeps it at a distance.
Dragan misses with a looping right.
Spopovich with the counter takedown but Dragan avoids it easily.
Dragan lands with an uppercut that bounces Spopovich off the cage and back into range.
Spopovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragan blocks a head kick by Spopovich.
Dragan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spopovich tries to clinch up but Dragan circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragan fails to land with a series of punches.
Spopovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragan.
Dragan swats away the attempt to clinch by Spopovich.
Dragan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spopovich's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dragan throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragan clobbers Spopovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dragan engages and cracks Spopovich with a massive lead left hook - Spopovich tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dragan is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Dragan!
Viktor Dragan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 12
Date: Aug 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva Barbosa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spopovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spopovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Silva Barbosa prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spopovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spopovich wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Spopovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Spopovich pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spopovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Spopovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Spopovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spopovich is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Spopovich has his foot on Da Silva Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Spopovich working for a triangle but Da Silva Barbosa defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa.#TD#
Spopovich successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Spopovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spopovich wants to sweep here but Da Silva Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Spopovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spopovich tries to strike from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Spopovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spopovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Spopovich pushes Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Spopovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is defending well.
Spopovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva Barbosa backwards.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free but Spopovich has control.
#BC#
Spopovich manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Spopovich clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa being controlled against the cage.
Spopovich has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Helsinki, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Da Silva Barbosa.
Spopovich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spopovich utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4##TD#
Spopovich gets control of Da Silva Barbosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spopovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva Barbosa prevents Spopovich from getting back to his feet.
Spopovich controlling the position.
Spopovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva Barbosa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Spopovich stands and steps away. Da Silva Barbosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Spopovich drives through and clinches with Da Silva Barbosa against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spopovich has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Spopovich has double underhooks.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Da Silva Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Spopovich dominated that round.
That's time! Spopovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa.#BC#
Spopovich manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Da Silva Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Spopovich. Spopovich maintains the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Spopovich has double underhooks. #BC#
Spopovich breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a hook. Spopovich ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Spopovich closes the distance and clinches.
Spopovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Spopovich away but Spopovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spopovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva Barbosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Spopovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Spopovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva Barbosa avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva Barbosa misses the jab.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Spopovich darts in and clinches Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage.#BC#
Spopovich manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Da Silva Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Spopovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spopovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Spopovich stalls.
Da Silva Barbosa is pressed up against the cage. Spopovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Silva Barbosa down to the mat. Da Silva Barbosa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage. #CL#
Spopovich takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Spopovich decides to pull guard.
Spopovich 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#
Spopovich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Da Silva Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spopovich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Spopovich stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3##CL#
Spopovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Spopovich tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it by throwing Spopovich back against the cage.
Spopovich lands an elbow inside that Da Silva Barbosa shrugs off.
Spopovich tries for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Spopovich breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Spopovich darts in and clinches Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage.#BC#
Spopovich breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Spopovich gets a clinch. #BC#
Spopovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Spopovich avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Spopovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Spopovich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4##TD#
Spopovich gets control of Da Silva Barbosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spopovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spopovich has his hands on Da Silva Barbosa's head, controlling the position.
Spopovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Spopovich trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Spopovich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Spopovich has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva Barbosa in a clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Spopovich away but Spopovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that Da Silva Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Spopovich jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva Barbosa to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spopovich is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Spopovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Viktor Spopovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spopovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spopovich 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Spopovich pushes Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Spopovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spopovich misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa.#BC#
Spopovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viktor Spopovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Spopovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Spopovich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spopovich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spopovich trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3##SUB#
Spopovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Spopovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Spopovich has his foot on Da Silva Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Spopovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spopovich wants to sweep here but Da Silva Barbosa controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Spopovich. #CL#
Spopovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Spopovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Spopovich forces Da Silva Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Spopovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Spopovich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva Barbosa uses from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Spopovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spopovich 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Spopovich!
The defeated Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa had this to say: 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Stupin moves into the clinch.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but Stupin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Stupin successfully pulls guard.
Spopovich advances to half guard.
Stupin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Spopovich stalling away here and it's allowed Stupin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stupin 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##SU2#
Stupin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Spopovich as Stupin shoots in.
Spopovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stupin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stupin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stupin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Spopovich has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Helsinki, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stupin.
Spopovich wants to clinch but Stupin slips to the side
and Stupin counters with a monster head kick that knocks Spopovich out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kostya Stupin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Spopovich clinches with his opponent.
Bajcer has had enough of the clinch but Spopovich keeps him there for the moment.
Spopovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Spopovich breaks the clinch.
Bajcer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bajcer shoots in looking for a takedown but Spopovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bajcer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Bajcer has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spopovich's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Bajcer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bajcer has closed the distance and engaged Spopovich in a clinch.
Bajcer wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich wants to break free but Bajcer has control.
Spopovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bajcer walks away with a smile on his face. Spopovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bajcer moves into range and clinches up with Spopovich.
Spopovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bajcer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spopovich walks away with a smile on his face. Bajcer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polpol Bajcer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bajcer fails to land the takedown.
Viktor Spopovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bajcer moves into the clinch.
Bajcer throws an elbow but it misses.
Spopovich working hard to break the clinch.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bajcer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bajcer after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bajcer after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spopovich has Bajcer pushed against the cage.
Spopovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Spopovich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bajcer uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Spopovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Bajcer trying to control the position from guard on top but Spopovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Spopovich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bajcer uses it to pass to side control.
Spopovich looks winded!
Bajcer wants to control but Spopovich is keeping him busy.
Bajcer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bajcer wants to control but Spopovich is keeping him busy. #T3##SU#
Bajcer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bajcer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bajcer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spopovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viktor Spopovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spopovich wants to clinch up but Bajcer keeps it at a distance.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bajcer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bajcer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bajcer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spopovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Bajcer is retaining full guard.
Bajcer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spopovich is one step ahead there.
Bajcer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Spopovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bajcer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spopovich tries to stand but Bajcer is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bajcer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spopovich.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spopovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Polpol Bajcer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spopovich wants to clinch.#CL2#
Spopovich clinches.
Bajcer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spopovich walks away with a smile on his face. Bajcer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bajcer clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Bajcer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spopovich tries to clinch but Bajcer moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Spopovich clinches with his opponent.
Spopovich tries to throw a body punch but Bajcer avoids it by throwing Spopovich back against the cage. #TD#
Bajcer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bajcer keeping full guard, as Spopovich tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Bajcer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bajcer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Spopovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bajcer looking for a sweep. Not yet Bajcer, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bajcer controls Spopovich momentarily but Spopovich frees himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bajcer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spopovich content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bajcer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spopovich wants to clinch.
Bajcer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spopovich sprawls and moves away.
Spopovich wants to clinch up but Bajcer keeps it at a distance.
Bajcer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spopovich is fending him off so far but Bajcer persists. Nope, Spopovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Spopovich throws a nice head kick!
#T3##CL2#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bajcer gets underhooks to prevent Spopovich's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Spopovich successfully pulls guard.
Bajcer trying to control but Spopovich is working from the bottom.
Spopovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Spopovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Spopovich has his hands on Bajcer's head, controlling the position.
Spopovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Spopovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spopovich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Spopovich postures up.
Spopovich passes into half guard.
Spopovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spopovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spopovich content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Spopovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bajcer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Bajcer.
Bajcer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bajcer keeps control of Spopovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Spopovich decides to pull guard.
Bajcer wants to control from the top but Spopovich keeps moving.
Bajcer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bajcer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spopovich controls Bajcer momentarily but Bajcer frees himself. #T1#
Spopovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Spopovich, not yet. #SU#
Bajcer stands and steps away. Spopovich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spopovich fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Spopovich clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bajcer can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spopovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Viktor Spopovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spopovich as Bajcer tries to tie him up.
Bajcer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spopovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bajcer smiles and moves away.
Bajcer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spopovich as he jumps to the side.
Bajcer swats away the attempt to clinch by Spopovich.
Spopovich tries to clinch up but Bajcer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bajcer tried to score with a low kick but Spopovich checks it.
Spopovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bajcer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Bajcer.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bajcer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spopovich jumps guard but Bajcer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Polpol Bajcer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Spopovich.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spopovich tries to break the clinch but Bajcer is controlling the position.
Spopovich avoiding damage.
Spopovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bajcer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spopovich letting Bajcer take a breather here.
Spopovich tries to break the clinch but Bajcer is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bajcer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spopovich's brow.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bajcer just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spopovich blocks an elbow strike.
Spopovich can't break the clinch.
Spopovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bajcer walks away with a smile on his face. Spopovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bajcer dives in and grabs Spopovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spopovich pushes down on Bajcer's head and hops out.#CL2#
Spopovich drives through and clinches with Bajcer against the cage.
Spopovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bajcer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spopovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bajcer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Bajcer gets control of Spopovich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bajcer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Spopovich.
Well Spopovich 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Spopovich! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Spopovich clinches.
Osteen misses with a knee to the head.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body.
Osteen misses with a knee to the head.
Spopovich managing to block the knees to the body from Osteen.
Osteen is breathing heavily.
Osteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spopovich.
Osteen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spopovich.
#TD2#
Spopovich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Osteen uses from the top position.
Spopovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spopovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osteen stopping the sweep attempt from Spopovich.#T1##SUB2#
Spopovich is looking for a triangle but Osteen pushes his legs off easily.
Osteen won't allow Spopovich to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Spopovich working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Osteen has passed into half guard!
Spopovich tries to roll over but Osteen keeps him under control.#SU#
Osteen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #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.
Spopovich moves away from the strike by Osteen.
Spopovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Osteen defends it well.
Spopovich ducks under a wild hook from Osteen.
Spopovich throws a head kick but Osteen moves out of range.
#CL#
Osteen has closed the distance and engaged Spopovich in a clinch.
Spopovich is trying to push Osteen away but Osteen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Osteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spopovich is defending well for now.
Osteen tries to land knees in the clinch but Spopovich avoids the damage to the body.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body.
Spopovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but Osteen holds him up against the cage and eventually Spopovich drops back down to his feet.
Osteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spopovich is defending well for now.
Osteen tries a knee to the head but Spopovich blocks it.
#T3#
Osteen trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Spopovich successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Spopovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spopovich pulls Osteen in close to his closed guard and prevents Osteen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spopovich wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spopovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spopovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Spopovich, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU#
Osteen stands and steps away. Spopovich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Osteen pushes Spopovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spopovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Spopovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Osteen tries to land knees in the clinch but Spopovich avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Spopovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Osteen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Osteen gets tackled into the cage by Spopovich. Spopovich maintains the clinch.
Spopovich fails to pull guard.
Osteen missing with knees to the body.
Spopovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spopovich managing to block the knees to the body from Osteen.
#TD2#
Spopovich pulls guard. #SUB2#
Spopovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osteen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osteen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spopovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Spopovich, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Spopovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osteen defends it easily.
Spopovich tries to strike from the bottom.
Osteen won't allow Spopovich to sweep him here. #SU#
Osteen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #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.#CL#
Osteen instigates a clinch.
Osteen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spopovich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Osteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Osteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spopovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Osteen prevents it.
Spopovich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Osteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spopovich is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Osteen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but Osteen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joseph Osteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Spopovich.
Osteen lands a good knee to the midsection. Spopovich won't want to take too many of those.
Osteen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spopovich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Osteen scores a nice knee to the body.
Spopovich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osteen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body.
Osteen has Spopovich pressed against the cage, preventing Spopovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spopovich tries to circle away but Osteen has him pinned against the cage.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spopovich avoids it.
Spopovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Spopovich.
Joseph Osteen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Osteen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spopovich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spopovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Osteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spopovich can do to turn this around?
Osteen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spopovich's efforts to push away.
Osteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spopovich.
#T4#
Spopovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Osteen up against the cage.
Osteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spopovich.
Osteen misses with a knee to the head.
Spopovich working hard to break the clinch.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Spopovich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spopovich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Osteen won't allow Spopovich to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Spopovich working for a triangle but Osteen defends it easily.
Spopovich has Osteen pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Osteen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Spopovich darts in and clinches Osteen up against the cage.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Osteen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Spopovich drags the fight down to the ground.
Spopovich throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spopovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Spopovich looking for a guillotine here but Osteen defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Spopovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Osteen prevents Spopovich from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Spopovich is working an open guard so Osteen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Osteen misses with a straight right.
Spopovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spopovich avoids the body shot from Osteen.
#CL#
Osteen rushes Spopovich and presses him up against the cage.
Osteen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spopovich has Osteen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Osteen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the head but Spopovich blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Osteen obliges.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spopovich jumps guard but Osteen stands there with Spopovich around his waist. Spopovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Osteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osteen prevents a body shot from Spopovich.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the head but Spopovich blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Osteen landing knees to the body.
Osteen misses with a knee strike.
Spopovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Osteen prevents it.
Joseph Osteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Spopovich.
Osteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Osteen lands a knee to the body.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but Osteen holds him up against the cage and eventually Spopovich drops back down to his feet.
Joseph Osteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Osteen missing with knees to the body.
Spopovich avoiding damage.
Spopovich is trying to push Osteen away but Osteen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Osteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Osteen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spopovich avoids it.
Spopovich managing to block the knees to the body from Osteen.
Osteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spopovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Osteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Spopovich decides to pull guard. #SU#
Osteen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Spopovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osteen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spopovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Osteen clinches up with Spopovich and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osteen avoiding damage as Spopovich throws knees to the body.
Viktor Spopovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spopovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Osteen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Osteen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Osteen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spopovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis is trying to drag Spopovich to the mat but Spopovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabari Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spopovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spopovich looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich trying to stall but Davis improves his position.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Spopovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spopovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spopovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Spopovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spopovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spopovich is defending well.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Spopovich fails to pull guard.
Davis is working for takedown but Spopovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis is trying to drag Spopovich to the mat but Spopovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Spopovich has picked Davis up - he's going for a ride! Spopovich dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2#
Davis is trying to stand back up but Spopovich is controlling him
Spopovich stalling.
Spopovich is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Spopovich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davis is looking to escape.#T3#
Spopovich wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Spopovich prevents Davis from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tabari Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Spopovich. Spopovich maintains the clinch.
Spopovich is stalling here.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spopovich prevents it.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spopovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Spopovich looking for a takedown. #T4##TD#
Davis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spopovich clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Davis lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Davis connects with a big shot to the side of Spopovich's head.
You can see the frustration on Spopovich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Davis is punishing Spopovich with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis tries to keep control of the position but Spopovich is staying busy.
Davis lands with a hammerfist to the side of Spopovich's head.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Davis lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Spopovich.
Spopovich is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Spopovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spopovich covers up after that shot from Davis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tabari Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Spopovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spopovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Spopovich tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spopovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabari Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spopovich jumps guard but Davis stands there with Spopovich around his waist. Spopovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spopovich is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spopovich after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich misses with a punch to the body.
Spopovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis 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.#T1#
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Spopovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Spopovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spopovich goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Spopovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Spopovich tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Spopovich jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis prevents Spopovich from breaking the clinch.
Viktor Spopovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Spopovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Spopovich is trying to break free.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spopovich wants a takedown.
Davis has Spopovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spopovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spopovich stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spopovich.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spopovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spopovich throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
#T3#
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spopovich after a bit of a struggle.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spopovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spopovich tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Spopovich gets control of Davis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spopovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spopovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Davis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis cracks Spopovich with a solid left hand.
Davis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Davis wants to control from the top but Spopovich keeps moving.
Spopovich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Davis working some strikes from top position.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis pushes down on Spopovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spopovich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Davis.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davis connects with a nice short shot to Spopovich's temple.
Davis working over Spopovich with some ground and pound. Spopovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spopovich tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tabari Davis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Davis has Spopovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spopovich can do to turn this around?
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spopovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spopovich gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabari Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spopovich stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Spopovich jumps into guard, dragging Davis to the mat.
Spopovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Davis stands up over Spopovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Spopovich's brow.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
Davis won't allow Spopovich to sweep him here.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
Davis passes into half guard. #SUB#
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Spopovich defends the submission attempt.
Davis works his way into side control.
Spopovich is trying to buck Davis off.#T2#
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Spopovich tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Spopovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spopovich is working to avoid the ground and pound but Davis connects with a decent elbow.
Davis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Spopovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Davis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davis landing a few strikes.
Davis looks up at the clock and then as Spopovich takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Davis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spopovich tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.#T3#
Davis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spopovich some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Spopovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spopovich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Spopovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis is working Spopovich over with some ground and pound from side control.
Davis is putting a hurting on Spopovich here, landing some big shots from side control.
Davis scoring with punches from side control.
Davis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spopovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis landing a few strikes. #T4#
Davis is working Spopovich over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Davis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spopovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davis lands an elbow.
Davis looks up at the clock and then as Spopovich takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Davis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Davis lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spopovich is looking for a sweep.
Spopovich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Spopovich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Davis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Viktor Spopovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tabari Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tabari Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spopovich is not content to let Davis control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tabari Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tabari Davis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Spopovich moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Spopovich looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Spopovich goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spopovich looks to clinch
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Spopovich. No joy for James on that attempt.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spopovich defends well and James ends up having to push Spopovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James has Spopovich pushed against the cage.
Spopovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
James jumps into guard, dragging Spopovich to the mat.
Spopovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Spopovich can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spopovich has managed to free his arm - good work.
James working over Spopovich with some ground and pound. Spopovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James stalling.
Spopovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB#
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spopovich is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute James jumps into side control!
James is looking to take a break and control but Spopovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spopovich but Spopovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spopovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spopovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Spopovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spopovich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
James pushes down on Spopovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spopovich defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
Spopovich is breathing heavily.#SUB#
James looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Spopovich is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
James working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Spopovich defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
James controlling from the full mount. #T2##SUB#
James working for a guillotine from mount but Spopovich is in no mood to give up.
James landing strikes, looking to finish!
Spopovich is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
James throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Spopovich has his hands clasped together but James breaks the hold and Spopovich is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock James!
A victorious Brock James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Walsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spopovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spopovich looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Walsh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spopovich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walsh is in Spopovich's guard.
Walsh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walsh stands up over Spopovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walsh is pushing down on Spopovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spopovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Walsh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spopovich has hold of Walsh's hands but Walsh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Walsh there. #ROC#Spopovich is rocked!
Walsh creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Spopovich is out cold and this one is all over! Walsh climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Walsh!
During a confident post fight interview, Ian Walsh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2023 |
#R1#
TV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TV shoots in looking for a takedown. Spopovich tries to sprawl out of it but TV keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spopovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TV. #CL2#
Spopovich has closed the distance and engaged TV in a clinch.
Spopovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
TV is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
TV jumps into guard, dragging Spopovich to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TV pulls Spopovich in close to his closed guard and prevents Spopovich from doing any damage or advancing position.
TV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spopovich is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
TV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spopovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spopovich preventing the sweep.
Spopovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now TV is on top in guard.
#REVR#
TV passes Spopovich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
TV throwing shots but Spopovich is blocking nicely. #T2#
TV controlling the pace.
TV has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Spopovich looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and TV pushes past his half guard into mount!
Poor strikes thrown by TV there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
TV tries to control but Spopovich wriggling away.
Spopovich wants to hold on but TV pushes him away.#T3#
TV controlling the pace for now.
Spopovich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by TV.
TV prevents Spopovich from getting the reversal.
Spopovich holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as TV tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
TV throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
TV controlling from mount. #T4#
Spopovich tries to reverse the position but TV maintains control.
TV sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
TV is working for a guillotine from mount but Spopovich frees his head quite easily.
Spopovich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by TV.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spopovich is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaBrecce TV dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Spopovich moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
TV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spopovich tries to clinch but TV is having none of it.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spopovich can do to turn this around?
Spopovich tries to clinch up but TV circles away and keeps his distance.
TV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spopovich but Spopovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
TV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spopovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Spopovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
TV rushes Spopovich and presses him up against the cage.
Spopovich jumps guard but TV stands there with Spopovich around his waist. Spopovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1##TD#
TV pulls guard effortlessly.
TV manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spopovich manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Spopovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TV is aware though and is defending well.
TV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
TV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spopovich has TV pulled in close to control his posture.
TV works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SU#
TV decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Spopovich is looking to clinch.
TV keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Spopovich clinches up against the cage.
TV tries for a takedown but Spopovich manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by TV after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich is breathing heavily.#TD#
TV decides to pull guard.
TV 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##SUB#
TV wants to work for an arm triangle but Spopovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
TV controlling the action here. #T3##SU#
TV stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with TV.
Spopovich missing with knees to the body.
Spopovich is working for takedown but TV is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
TV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TV avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
TV looks to score with a jab to the body but Spopovich is just out of range.
TV is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spopovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
TV avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
#CL#
TV has managed to clinch.
TV trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
TV gets control of Spopovich's arms and successfully pulls guard. TV will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spopovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as TV holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spopovich looking to sit in guard and control but TV gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaBrecce TV dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
TV is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spopovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
TV shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Spopovich clinches. #TD#
TV manages to pull guard.
TV looking to control.
TV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spopovich postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TV is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
TV keeping moving, preventing Spopovich from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Spopovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spopovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spopovich throws a head kick that misses.
Spopovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spopovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TV dives in and grabs Spopovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spopovich pushes down on TV's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TV shoots in but Spopovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spopovich doesn't manage to clinch there - TV circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Spopovich as TV shoots in.
Spopovich tries to clinch but TV moves out of range.
Spopovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Spopovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TV, pushing him back against the cage.
Spopovich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
TV has Spopovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spopovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TV fails to pull guard.
#BC#
TV breaks from the clinch.
Spopovich wants to clinch up but TV keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Spopovich rushes TV and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown.
Spopovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by TV after a bit of a struggle. #T3##TD#
Spopovich is fighting off a takedown attempt but TV is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spopovich to the mat. Spopovich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Spopovich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
TV preventing the sweep.
TV stands and throws Spopovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by TV.
Spopovich tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB#
TV working for a submission but Spopovich is keeping him at bay.
TV tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spopovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Spopovich is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, TV has taken his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. TV controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TV throwing sloppy strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to LaBrecce TV.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for TV, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaBrecce TV! |
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