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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 10
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Volarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Volarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volarus misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ervin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volarus lands with an uppercut that bounces Ervin off the cage and back into range.
Volarus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ervin moves out of range of the strikes.
Volarus misses with an uppercut. Ervin saw that one coming.
Ervin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volarus lands a head shot.
Volarus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Ervin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volarus misses with a body shot.
Volarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ervin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Ervin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volarus misses with a looping right.
Ervin is looking for a counter combo.
Volarus misses with a body shot.
As Volarus looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Volarus just gets out of the way.
Volarus throws a jab when Ervin was well out of range.
Volarus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volarus throws a poor cross that misses
and Ervin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volarus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ervin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ervin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Volarus throws a body punch but Ervin moves out of range.
Ervin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Volarus loads up on a big right hand but Ervin slips the punch.
Volarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volarus throws a series of strikes that have Ervin backpedaling.
Ervin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volarus scores with a hook to the body. Ervin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ervin avoids the body shot from Volarus.
An attempted straight right counter from Ervin misses the target.
Volarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Volarus.
Volarus throws a body punch but Ervin moves out of range.
Ervin ducks under a wild hook from Volarus.#T3#
Volarus missing with a left hand there. Ervin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Ervin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volarus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volarus thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Volarus looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Volarus just gets out of the way.
Volarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ervin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Volarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ervin was well out of range. Poor timing from Volarus.
Volarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ervin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ragnar Volarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volarus jabs at Ervin's body.
The fighters circling - Volarus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Volarus looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Volarus just gets out of the way.
Ervin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ervin slips a jab and a cross from Volarus.
Ervin tries to counter by clinching up but Volarus breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Volarus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ervin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volarus.
Volarus lunges at Ervin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ervin's hand.
Volarus throws a hook but Ervin avoids it easily.
Volarus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ervin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ervin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volarus closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ervin! Volarus dives in looking to finish! Ervin is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Volarus!
Ragnar Volarus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE 12: Serpent Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bash tries for a takedown but Ervin circles away easily
and Ervin counters with a series of strikes. Bash will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trent Bash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bash could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ervin leaves Bash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ervin unleashes a big counter combination but Bash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Bash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash shoots in but Ervin avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Bash misses with a takedown
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Bash is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ervin's half guard.#ES2#
Ervin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bash looks for a takedown but Ervin sprawls well.
Ervin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Bash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ervin counters with a right hand to the body.
Bash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ervin tries to avoid it but Bash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ervin to the ground. Ervin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bash has his takedown stuffed
and Ervin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bash with a poor takedown
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Bash. #T3#
Ervin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ervin wants it to stay on the feet.
Bash misses with a takedown attempt
and Ervin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bash misses with a takedown attempt
and Ervin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ervin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bash tries for a takedown but Ervin circles away easily
and Ervin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Bash manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ervin on his heels. He'll look to pass Ervin's guard now, I'm sure.#T4##SUB#
Bash drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ervin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bash has Ervin in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bash working for a triangle but Ervin defends it easily.
Ervin wants to stand but Bash has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Bash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ervin is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Bash is working an open guard so Ervin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bash dives in and grabs Ervin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ervin pushes down on Bash's head and hops out.
Ervin is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Ervin dominated that 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.#R2#
Bash tries for a takedown but Ervin circles away easily
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Bash.
Bash misses with a takedown
and Ervin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Ervin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Bash. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ervin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ervin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bash up against the cage.
Bash is trying to drag Ervin to the mat but Ervin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've been informed that Ervin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Ervin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bash has his takedown stuffed
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ervin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bash misses with a takedown
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Bash.
Bash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Bash.
Bash misses with a takedown
and Ervin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Bash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Bash.
Bash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ervin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ervin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bash misses with a takedown attempt
and Ervin counters with a nice uppercut. #T4##TD#
Bash shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bash showed some decent athleticism there.
Ervin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ervin defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ervin is trying to stand back up but Bash is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Ervin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ervin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bash has his takedown stuffed
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash misses with a takedown attempt
and Ervin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Bash. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bash closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Ervin is trying to control Bash's posture but Bash avoids it.
Ervin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ervin pushes Bash off looking to stand but Bash dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Ervin has one foot on Bash's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bash.#T2#
Bash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bash tries for a takedown but Ervin circles away easily
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand.
Trent Bash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bash tries for a takedown but Ervin circles away easily
enabling Ervin to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bash has a takedown stuffed.
Ervin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Bash shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bash showed some decent athleticism there.
Ervin kicks Bash off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Bash with a poor takedown
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Bash closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ervin to the mat! Ervin manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ervin is trying to keep Bash in close.
Ervin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ervin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elvis Ervin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Bash looking for subs off his back but Ervin has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Ervin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ervin 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Ervin! |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 6
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Abud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ervin was well out of range. Poor timing from Abud.
Abud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ervin dodges the punch combination from Abud.
Abud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ervin circles away quickly and effectively.
Abud sets himself, and Ervin steps forward looking for the clinch! Abud avoids it this time.
Abud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abud throws a right and a left that Ervin avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Ervin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ervin.
Abud is breathing heavily.
Abud can't break the clinch.
Ervin effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Abud is stalling here.
Ervin with a knee to the head.
Abud tries to circle away but Ervin has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Ervin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ervin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abud misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Ervin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ervin. #BC2#
Ervin manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Ervin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abud.
Ervin throws a counter combo.
Zorks Abud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo.
Abud swinging wildly here.
Ervin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abud misses with a left hand
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abud throws a looping overhand right but Ervin ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abud misses with a double jab
and Ervin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zorks Abud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abud swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Abud swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Ervin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ervin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abud avoids it.#BC2#
Ervin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abud throws a combination that misses
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand.
Abud misses with a combination
and Ervin counters with a straight right hand.
Abud throws a hook but Ervin blocks it.
Ervin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abud looks to score with a jab to the body but Ervin is just out of range.
Ervin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Abud throws a combination that misses
and Ervin counters with a three punch combo that has Abud backing up. Abud nods at Ervin to acknowledge the strikes.
Abud throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Ervin moves into the clinch.#T4#
Abud takes an elbow to the temple.
Ervin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ervin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Ervin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Abud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abud throws a right hand that misses
and Ervin counters with a left to the body.
Abud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ervin counters with a series of strikes. Abud will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ervin tries to counter with a clinch but Abud shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Ervin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Abud throws a combination that misses
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand.
Abud throws a right hand that misses
and Ervin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abud misses with a combination
and Ervin counters with a straight right hand.
Abud throws a right hand that Ervin ducks under and follows up with a left that Ervin also avoids with ease.
Ervin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abud misses with a double jab
and Ervin counters with a series of strikes. Abud will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ervin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abud misses with a wild combination.
Abud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ervin counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ervin counters with a series of strikes. Abud will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Abud misses with a right hand
and Ervin counters with a nice uppercut.
Abud swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ervin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Abud really felt that one!
Abud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Ervin counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Ervin breaks the clinch.
Abud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ervin counters with a one-two to the body.
Ervin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ervin tries to counter with a clinch but Abud shakes him off and moves away.
Abud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Abud misses with a shot to the body
and Ervin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abud misses with a combination
and Ervin counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abud misses with an uppercut
and Ervin counters with a three punch combo that has Abud backing up. Abud nods at Ervin to acknowledge the strikes.
Abud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ervin counters with a three punch combo that has Abud backing up. Abud nods at Ervin to acknowledge the strikes.
Abud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Abud is rocked!
Abud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abud misses with a double jab
and Ervin counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Abud! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Ervin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Ervin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Bones rushes Ervin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bones. #TD#
Bones drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Bones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ervin has momentary wrist control but Bones slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Ervin wants to improve his position but instead Bones has moved into half guard.
Ervin has hold of Bones's hands but Bones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bones tries to stand and escape but Ervin is controlling the position.
Bones slows the pace down in half guard.
Bones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Bones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ervin controls his leg. #SUB#
Bones wants to work for an arm triangle but Ervin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ervin with the active half guard here but Bones passes nicely into side control.
Bones is staying tight to Ervin's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Bones cracks Ervin with a big right hand but Ervin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bones scores with punches from side control.
Ervin is looking to get back to his feet here but Bones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ervin's back.
Bones controlling from the back.#T4#
Bones'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.
Bones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ervin grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ervin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Bones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ervin leaves Bones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ervin is looking for the big counter here.
Bones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ervin counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Bones clinches with his opponent.
Bones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bones wants to take the fight to the mat but Ervin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ervin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ervin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Bones tries for a takedown but Ervin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ervin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones. #T1#
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Bones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ervin tries to roll over but Bones keeps him under control.
Ervin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Ervin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bones is on him like a limpet, forcing Ervin back against the cage.#TD#
Bones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ervin wants to stand but Bones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ervin keeping full guard, as Bones tries to pass.
Bones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Bones working some strikes from top position.
Bones won't allow Ervin to get back to his feet.
Bones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bones drops back looking for a leg! Ervin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ervin manages to kick Bones off! Bones jumps back into Ervin's guard.
Ervin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Bones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ervin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ervin counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Ervin tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bones has Ervin up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ervin can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ragnar Bones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ervin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bones looks to throw a body kick
and Ervin counters with a three punch combo that has Bones backing up. Bones nods at Ervin to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Bones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bones prevents Ervin from improving his position.
Bones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ervin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ervin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ervin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##ES2#
Ervin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ervin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Bones successfully pulls guard.
Ervin stopping the sweep attempt from Bones.
Ervin being controlled here momentarily.
Bones wants to improve his position but instead Ervin has moved into half guard.
Bones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
Bones keeping control of the position.
Ervin wants to stand up but Bones has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ervin wants to counter with a clinch but Bones pushes him away.#CL#
Bones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ervin tries to circle away but Bones has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Ervin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bones taking a breather.
Ervin avoids the elbow strike from Bones, against the cage.
Ervin misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Bones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ervin is trying to stand up here but Bones is controlling him well.
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. Bones connects with a nice short shot to Ervin's temple.
Bones is looking to advance position but Ervin won't allow it. #T4#
Still in half guard, Bones seems content to control.#SUB#
Bones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ervin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elvis Ervin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar Bones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Ervin.
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 Ragnar Bones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bones, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Bones!
Ragnar Bones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Livingstone throws a shot from downtown. Ervin moves away and avoids it.
Ervin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Livingstone misses with a combination
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo.
Livingstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Ervin circles away.
Ervin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Livingstone looks to clinch
and Ervin counters with a three punch combo that has Livingstone backing up. Livingstone nods at Ervin to acknowledge the strikes.
Livingstone throws a hook but Ervin blocks it.
Ervin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Livingstone.
The fight stays on the outside here - Livingstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Livingstone looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Livingstone just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ervin is looking for a counter combo.
Ervin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Livingstone throws out the jab.
Livingstone misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Livingstone misses with a combination
and Ervin counters with a three punch combo that has Livingstone backing up. Livingstone nods at Ervin to acknowledge the strikes.
Livingstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ervin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Livingstone misses the target.
Ervin is looking to counter the offense by Livingstone and move into the clinch.
Livingstone darts in trying to clinch
and Ervin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ervin slips a straight right by Livingstone.
Ervin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Livingstone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ervin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Livingstone misses with a hook
and Ervin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ervin slips a straight right by Livingstone.
Ervin is looking to counter the offense by Livingstone and move into the clinch.
Livingstone throws a combination that misses
enabling Ervin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Livingstone. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ervin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ervin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ervin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Livingstone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livingstone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ervin counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Livingstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
FrankFurt Livingstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ervin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ervin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Livingstone is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Livingstone throws a lazy right hand but Ervin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ervin moves away from the strike by Livingstone.
Livingstone darts in trying to clinch
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Livingstone.
Livingstone moves in looking to clinch but Ervin pushes him off.
As Livingstone looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Livingstone just gets out of the way.
Livingstone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Ervin counters by clinching up. #BC#
Ervin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Livingstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Livingstone falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Ervin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ervin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Livingstone is looking to clinch but Ervin is avoiding it.
Ervin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ervin moves away from the strike by Livingstone.
Ervin is looking for a counter combo.
Livingstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Livingstone looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Livingstone just gets out of the way.
Livingstone throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Ervin counters by clinching up. #T4##BC#
Ervin breaks from the clinch.
Livingstone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Livingstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo.
Livingstone closes the distance but Ervin moves to the side
and Ervin counters with a big head kick but Livingstone shrugs it off.
Ervin slips under a jab from Livingstone.
It looked like Ervin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Livingstone.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Ervin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ervin moves away from the strike by Livingstone.
As Livingstone looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Livingstone just gets out of the way.
Livingstone tries to clinch but Ervin moves out of range.
Livingstone throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ervin to counter with a crisp jab.
FrankFurt Livingstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Livingstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Ervin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ervin.
Livingstone looks winded!#BC#
Ervin manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Ervin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Livingstone wants to clinch but Ervin slips to the side
and Ervin counters with a straight right hand.
Livingstone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ervin counters with a one-two to the body.
Ervin slips under a jab.
Ervin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Livingstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Livingstone is looking to clinch but Ervin is avoiding it.
Livingstone misses with a left hand #CL#
and Ervin moves into the clinch.
Ervin crunches a lovely knee into Livingstone's ribcage.#BC#
Ervin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingstone wants to clinch up but Ervin keeps it at a distance.
Ervin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Livingstone throws a right hand that misses
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo.
Livingstone is looking to clinch but Ervin is avoiding it.
Ervin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ervin slips a jab from Livingstone.
As Livingstone looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Livingstone just gets out of the way.#T1#
Livingstone throws a right hand that Ervin ducks under and follows up with a left that Ervin also avoids with ease.
Livingstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ervin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ervin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Livingstone.
Ervin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Livingstone.
Livingstone tries to clinch there but Ervin circles away.
Ervin throwing a counter right hand but Livingstone manages to avoid it.
Livingstone wants to clinch
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Livingstone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Livingstone moves in looking to clinch but Ervin pushes him off.
Ervin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Livingstone misses with a few strikes there.
Ervin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Elvis Ervin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Livingstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ervin is looking to counter the offense by Livingstone and move into the clinch.
Livingstone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ervin counters with a one-two to the body.
Livingstone misses with a hook
and Livingstone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Ervin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Livingstone looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Livingstone just gets out of the way.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Ervin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ervin throws a big counter combination but Livingstone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ervin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingstone can do to turn this around?
Livingstone misses with a combination
and Ervin counters with a one-two to the body.
Livingstone is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Livingstone moves to clinch but Ervin breaks away
letting Ervin counter with a right hand.
Ervin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Livingstone misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Ervin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ervin.
Ervin is struggling to control the position.
Ervin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ervin pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Ervin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Livingstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Livingstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ervin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ervin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Livingstone throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Ervin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Ervin manages to break the clinch.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Ervin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ervin throwing a counter right hand but Livingstone manages to avoid it.
Ervin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Livingstone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ervin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Livingstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Ervin circles away.
Livingstone wants to clinch up but Ervin keeps it at a distance.
Livingstone swings widly with a right hand
and Ervin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ervin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Livingstone misses with a two punch combination.
Livingstone throws a poor cross that misses
and Ervin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Livingstone wants to clinch
and Ervin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ervin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Livingstone moves to clinch but Ervin breaks away
and Ervin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Livingstone throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Ervin moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ervin has Livingstone pressed against the cage, preventing Livingstone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Ervin breaks the clinch.
Ervin moves out of range as Livingstone strikes.
Livingstone throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Ervin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ervin lands an elbow that stopped Livingstone in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Ervin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ervin blocks a jab.
As Livingstone tries to get set, Ervin tries to push him back and clinch up but Livingstone manages to avoid the attempt.
Livingstone closes the distance but Ervin moves to the side
and Ervin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Livingstone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Livingstone misses its intended target.
Ervin tries to counter by clinching up but Livingstone breaks away and moves out of range.
Ervin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Livingstone.
As Livingstone looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Livingstone just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingstone tries to clinch up but Ervin circles away and keeps his distance.
Livingstone throws a poor cross that misses
and Ervin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Livingstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ervin misses the target.
Livingstone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Ervin counters by clinching up. #T1##BC#
Ervin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Livingstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Ervin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Livingstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Ervin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ervin keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Ervin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Livingstone tries to clinch up but Ervin circles away and keeps his distance.
Livingstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ervin is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Livingstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Livingstone misses with a combination
and Ervin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Livingstone tries to clinch there but Ervin circles away.
Livingstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ervin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
FrankFurt Livingstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Livingstone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ervin counters with a three punch combo that has Livingstone backing up. Livingstone nods at Ervin to acknowledge the strikes.
Ervin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Livingstone.
Livingstone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ervin counter with a right hand.
Livingstone looks to land a right hand but Ervin moved out of range.
Livingstone swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Ervin counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Ervin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ervin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ervin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Livingstone misses with a double jab
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Livingstone misses with a lunging right hand
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Livingstone throws a lazy right hand but Ervin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ervin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Livingstone manages to circle out of the way.
Livingstone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ervin counters with a nice uppercut.
Livingstone throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Ervin counters by clinching up. #TD#
Ervin gets control of Livingstone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ervin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ervin trying to control the position here.
Ervin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Livingstone's guard. #REVR#
Ervin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Ervin stands up and waves to Livingstone to follow him.
Livingstone throws out a loose jab but Ervin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ervin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Livingstone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Livingstone throws a right and a left that Ervin avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ervin misses the target.#T4#
Livingstone swings widly with a right hand
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Livingstone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ervin circles away quickly and effectively.
Ervin ducks under a wild hook from Livingstone.
Elvis Ervin is winning the standup battle so far.
Livingstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ervin counters with a straight right hand.
Livingstone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ervin counters with a series of strikes. Livingstone will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livingstone misses with a left hand #CL#
and Ervin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Ervin manages to break the clinch.
Livingstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Livingstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Ervin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Elvis Ervin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Livingstone misses with an uppercut
and Ervin counters with a series of strikes. Livingstone will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Ervin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ervin 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Ervin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Clover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Clover looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ervin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Clover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ervin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Clover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ervin wants to stand up but Clover is controlling him.
Clover sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Ervin wants to get back to his feet but Clover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ervin keeping full guard, as Clover tries to pass.
Ervin wants to stand but Clover is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clover misses with a takedown attempt
and Ervin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Clover changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ervin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ervin tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Ervin stops Clover from passing to mount. #SUB#
Clover thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ervin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Clover working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ervin wants to get back to his feet.
Clover scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ervin struggling a bit here.#T3#
Clover trying to control the position but Ervin is working away.
Clover takes a little break here. Ervin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Clover thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clover tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Clover tries for a kimura but Ervin is defending well. #SUB#
Clover thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Ervin is trying to control Clover's posture but Clover avoids it.
Clover wants to control but Ervin is keeping him busy.
Clover working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clover with the ground and pound but Ervin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ervin is staying active underneath Clover, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuno Clover dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Clover drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ervin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ervin is trying to stand but he's just given Clover his back.
Ervin is keeping busy.
Ervin is trapped and Clover is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Yuno Clover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clover tries to get the hooks in deep but Ervin pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Ervin is looking to control the hands but Clover breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuno Clover! |
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