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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Takyan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poli's half guard.
Poli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Poli tries to get to full guard but Takyan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Poli actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Takyan won't allow Poli to sweep him here.
Poli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takyan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Poli is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Poli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Poli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takyan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Poli is trying to get an arm triangle but Takyan is defending well. #T2#
Poli controlling from side mount.
Poli tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Poli scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Takyan seems a little lost for a moment, as Poli dominates the positioning.
Poli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takyan for as long as he can get away with.
Takyan parries the strikes from Poli easily there. Poli is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Takyan to escape.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poli controlling the position.
Poli looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Takyan is avoiding damage well.
Poli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Poli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takyan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Poli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Poli drives through with a takedown into Takyan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gonner Poli dominated that round.
That's time! Poli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Poli closes the distance and clinches.
Poli goes for a takedown attempt but Takyan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Poli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Poli seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Takyan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gonner Poli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Foz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Takyan counters with a shoot takedown. Foz fights it but they end up in guard.
Takyan wants to control from the top but Foz keeps moving. #SUB#
Takyan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Foz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Takyan is looking to defend but Foz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Takyan! Foz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Takyan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordi Foz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Takyan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wellington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wellington sneaks out the side door and pushes Takyan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Edward Wellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takyan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wellington.
Takyan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wellington blocks it well.
Wellington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takyan's sensitive parts.
Wellington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takyan counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2#
Takyan looking to score a takedown here. Wellington is defending well but Takyan drives through and ends up in Wellington's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Wellington has his feet on Takyan's thighs here. He's pushed Takyan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Takyan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Wellington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Sena forces Takyan back against the cage and clinches.
Sena lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sena is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sena.
Sena utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sena crunches a lovely knee into Takyan's ribcage.
Takyan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sena looking to throw knees to the head but Takyan is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sena unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takyan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sena.
Takyan takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Super Takyan has been cut.
Takyan wants a takedown.
#T1#
Sena lands a good knee to the midsection. Takyan won't want to take too many of those.
Takyan looks winded!
Sena connects with a knee to the head.
Sena crunches a lovely knee into Takyan's ribcage.
Sena is trying to stall.
Sena lands a nice elbow.
Sena lands a nice elbow.
Takyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Danyel Sena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Takyan.
Sena is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sena is stalling here.
#T2#
Takyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Sena rushes Takyan and presses him up against the cage.
Takyan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sena prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sena obliges.
Sena crunches a lovely knee into Takyan's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sena landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Sena scores a nice knee to the body.
Sena lands a good knee to the midsection. Takyan won't want to take too many of those.
Sena lands a body shot.
Takyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Sena.
#ROC#Takyan is rocked!
Sena crunches a lovely knee into Takyan's ribcage.
Takyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Sena finish him?
Sena stalling against the cage.
Sena landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sena.
Sena's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sena has Takyan pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Takyan is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Sena - that's hurt Takyan badly! Oh, another knee lands and Takyan is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Takyan doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Danyel Sena! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2025 |
#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.
Good standup being displayed there by Toprak as he connects with a hook.
Takyan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toprak finds it's way round the side to connect with Takyan's head. #ROC#Takyan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Super Takyan has been cut.
Toprak lands an uppercut, right on the button! Takyan tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ahmed Toprak!
After the fight, Ahmed Toprak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Gaines throws a head kick that misses.
Takyan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown but Takyan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takyan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takyan counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2#
Takyan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaines did well to prevent Takyan getting side control.
Gaines is looking to get back to is feet but Takyan passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Takyan staying calm.
Gaines is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Gaines is letting Takyan control him for a moment.
Takyan scoring with punches from side control.
Takyan slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takyan working the body and head with strikes.
Gaines is letting Takyan control him for a moment.
It looks like Takyan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Gaines is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takyan controls the position.
Takyan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Takyan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gaines is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Takyan dives into side control.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaines is breathing heavily.#REVR#
A lull in the action here as Takyan stalls from top position.
More stalling from Takyan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Takyan dominated that round.
That's time! Gaines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Takyan gets the takedown into side control.
Takyan controls the position from side control.
Takyan with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Takyan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Super Takyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Takyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#TD2#
Takyan looking to score a takedown here. Gaines is defending well but Takyan drives through and ends up in Gaines's guard.
Gaines wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Takyan manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Takyan is controlling the pace.
#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takyan.
Takyan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gaines is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takyan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takyan controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takyan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takyan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takyan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Takyan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Takyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Takyan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gaines tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takyan is in Gaines's guard.
Takyan is standing up over Gaines. Gaines looks to escape but Takyan dives into side control.
#REVR#
Takyan taking a breather here.
Takyan cracks Gaines with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takyan is working to tighten his grip on Gaines's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gaines has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Takyan is really squeezing tight and eventually Gaines passes out! Takyan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Super Takyan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Maia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maia showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Maia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Maia'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.
Takyan is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takyan trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Maia controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Maia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Maia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takyan is trying to control the position but Maia postures up. #T3#
Maia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maia lands an overhand right.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Takyan shows good takedown defense.
Takyan leaves Maia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takyan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
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.
Maia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takyan circles away.
Takyan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maia blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braiden Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia is looking to clinch.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takyan as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Takyan thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braiden Maia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takyan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takyan tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takyan to the ground. Takyan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takyan tries a quick counter leg kick but Maia is wise to it.
Nice uppercut there from Maia.
Braiden Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takyan pinned against the cage. Takyan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braiden Maia. 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.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takyan enables Maia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takyan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maia won't allow Takyan to sweep him here.
Maia controls from within his opponent's guard. #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.
Takyan is trying to control the position but Maia postures up.
Maia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takyan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maia tries for a takedown but Takyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Maia gets a clinch. #BC#
Maia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takyan circles away.
Takyan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maia blocks it well.#TD2#
Maia tries to sprawl but Takyan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Maia is refusing to be controlled, as Takyan sits in half guard.
Takyan prevents Maia from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia wants to control but Takyan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia is trying is best to control the position here.
Maia has a hand on Takyan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Takyan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Super Takyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maia is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Takyan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maia quickly recovers to half guard.
Maia tries to kick Takyan off in order to stand up. Takyan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Takyan landing strikes.
Maia is looking to regain half guard here but Takyan keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Maia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia is not content to let Takyan control the position. #T1#
Maia keeping his opponent close.
Maia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takyan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takyan trying to control the action but Maia is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maia struggling a bit here.
Maia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takyan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takyan trying to control the action but Maia is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Maia is trying to control Takyan's posture but Takyan avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Maia stuffs the takedown.
Maia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takyan defends well and Maia ends up having to push Takyan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takyan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Takyan looking for a takedown. #TD#
Maia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Takyan stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Maia wants to improve his position but instead Takyan has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Maia is concentrating on defense, preventing Takyan from advancing position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takyan in particular looking to stall.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia pulls Takyan in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Super Takyan.
I think Takyan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Takyan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Mcpherson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Mcpherson gets control of Takyan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcpherson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Takyan trying to control but Mcpherson is working from the bottom.
Takyan forces his way into half guard.
Mcpherson controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mcpherson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mcpherson is looking for a sweep. Takyan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcpherson is controlling Takyan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mcpherson wants to improve his position but Takyan is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpherson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Mcpherson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Takyan pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcpherson tries to hold on but Takyan postures up.
Mcpherson is desperately trying to improve his position but Takyan has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcpherson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mcpherson holds of for dear life.
Mcpherson tries to hold on but Takyan pushes him away.
Mcpherson is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Takyan throws some wild stikes that Mcpherson manages to avoid easily.
Mcpherson is squirming around, avoiding Takyan's attempts to control the action.
Mcpherson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mcpherson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcpherson tries to lock up and control but Takyan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcpherson is looking to improve his position but Takyan isn't that keen on the idea.
Takyan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcpherson is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcpherson is looking to improve his position but Takyan isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Takyan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcpherson defends it nicely.#TD#
Mcpherson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takyan wants to control the position but Mcpherson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson is pressing down on Takyan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takyan is holding on for now.
Mcpherson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB#
Mcpherson is working for a kimura here but Takyan manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mcpherson's guard.
Mcpherson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takyan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mcpherson distracts Takyan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcpherson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Mcpherson wanted to stand there but Takyan had control of the position.
Mcpherson landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Mcpherson gets to his feet - Takyan follows without any prompting. #CL#
Mcpherson instigates a clinch.
Mcpherson avoiding damage.
#T3#
Mcpherson avoiding damage.
Mcpherson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takyan up against the cage.
Mcpherson is working for takedown but Takyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takyan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcpherson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Mcpherson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takyan uses from the top position.
Takyan trying to control but Mcpherson is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcpherson wants to stand up but Takyan is controlling him.
Jonathan Mcpherson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mcpherson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcpherson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takyan is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcpherson pulls Takyan in close to his closed guard and prevents Takyan from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Mcpherson 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mcpherson fails with the takedown
and Takyan counters with a body kick that stops Mcpherson in his tracks momentarily.
Mcpherson throws a series of punches but Takyan avoids them all with ease.
Takyan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Takyan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Mcpherson moves into the clinch.
Takyan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcpherson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takyan tries for a takedown but Mcpherson manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Mcpherson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mcpherson working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Mcpherson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takyan reverses the position - he's now on top in Mcpherson's guard.
Mcpherson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takyan wants to control from the top but Mcpherson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcpherson is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Takyan looking to control.
#SUB#
Mcpherson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takyan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcpherson has Takyan in his guard.#REVB#
Mcpherson has his hands on Takyan's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Mcpherson working for a triangle but Takyan defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Mcpherson working for a triangle but Takyan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mcpherson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mcpherson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takyan escapes and throws Mcpherson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mcpherson wants to control but Takyan postures up.
Mcpherson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcpherson tries to get out of the position.
Takyan trying to control the position but Mcpherson is working away.
Mcpherson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takyan can do to turn this around?
Mcpherson sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcpherson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Mcpherson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcpherson 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Mcpherson! |
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