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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Tomlinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Esposito quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB# Tomlinson is trying to work for a kimura but Esposito is defending well.
Esposito tries to get to full guard but Tomlinson has control of the leg. Tomlinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Esposito misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tomlinson is keen to just control but Esposito is a slippery customer. Tomlinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1# Esposito tries to kick Tomlinson off but Tomlinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Esposito is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Tomlinson closes the distance and clinches. Esposito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tomlinson smiles and moves away.
Tomlinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD# Tomlinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Esposito on his heels. He'll look to pass Esposito's guard now, I'm sure. Esposito wants to stand and escape but Tomlinson is having none of it. #SUB2# Esposito working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tomlinson has passed into half guard!
Tomlinson wants to stand but Esposito has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2# Still in half guard, Tomlinson seems content to control. Tomlinson wants to take a breather but Esposito is having none of it. Tomlinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Tomlinson is keen to just control but Esposito is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Esposito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tomlinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT# It looks like Pablo Esposito has been cut.#CL# Tomlinson drives through and clinches with Esposito against the cage.
Esposito looking to throw knees to the head but Tomlinson is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC# Tomlinson manages to break the clinch.
Tomlinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Tomlinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Zeus Tomlinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito. A head kick misses from Tomlinson . Tomlinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC# Esposito is rocked! Tomlinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD# Tomlinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Esposito's guard. 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! Tomlinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Tomlinson is breathing heavily.#T4# Esposito wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Esposito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomlinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Tomlinson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Esposito's closed guard. He's half up but Esposito has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Esposito pivots and extends the arm, Tomlinson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Esposito! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Esposito! An intense looking Pablo Esposito took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I would like to thank Dr. Octagon and Max Octane for the chance to fight in their promotion. Thx guys!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1# Lawler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biglz throws a series of punches but Lawler moves out of range. Biglz needs to keep his hands up - Lawler had a free shot at his head there. Lawler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Lawler. A punch lands to the side of Biglz 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
Biglz shoots in and drives through. Lawler sprawls well. Nice uppercut there from Lawler.#KD2# Lawler cracks Biglz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lawler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Biglz to stand back up!#ROC2# Biglz is rocked! Lawler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1# BOOM! Lawler lands a beautiful left hook that drops Biglz. Biglz tries to recover but Lawler is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Biglz lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Lawler! During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Lawler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Eddy Biglz was interviewed post fight and said 'Bad day for this shit('.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1# Williams has his takedown stuffed and Winklejax Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# It looks like Mathew Williams has been cut. Williams throws a leg kick that is checked and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Winklejax Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it. Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Winklejax Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Winklejax Jr lands with a nice body punch. Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Winklejax Jr counter with a right hand. #ROC2# Williams is rocked! Williams walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Williams limp body while Winklejax Jr jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Winklejax Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1# Vega looks to land a body kick but Orlov moved away. Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orlov darts in trying to clinch and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Vega takes the fight into the clinch. Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orlov's brow. Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body. Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
Vega lands an elbow inside that Orlov shrugs off. #CUT# It looks like Alexei Orlov has been cut.#TD# Vega works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1##SUB# Vega postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orlov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vega, into his guard. #REVB##SUB# Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orlov wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Vega has his feet on Orlov's thighs here. He's pushed Orlov 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! Orlov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Vega! A relieved looking Steve Vega thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1# Warror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice straight punches there by Warror. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warror. Warror misses with a jab, cross combination.
Biglz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biglz circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Warror. Biglz falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Warror!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Warror! Eddy Biglz was interviewed post fight and said 'Bad day for this shit('.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1# Long throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily. Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Long. Long darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Long into the cage. Williams shoots in for a takedown but Long shows good takedown defense. Long swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. No luck for Long with that takedown attempt. Nice jab there from Long. #CUT# It looks like Mathew Williams has been cut. Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Long fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Long. 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. Long misses with a leg kick. Long is pawing at Williams, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Williams's nose. Williams is badly hurt! Long pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Williams tries desperately to hold on but Long is relentless in his assault! As Williams receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Long away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Long!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Pablos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orlov tries to get to full guard but Pablos has control of the leg. Pablos prevents Orlov from standing back up.
#SUB# Pablos wants to work for an arm triangle but Orlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Pablos is controlling well.
Pablos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Pablos trying to advance position but Orlov counters by regaining guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Pablos drops back looking for a leg! Orlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlov manages to kick Pablos off! Pablos jumps back into Orlov's guard. Pablos 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. #T1# Pablos advances to half guard. Orlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pablos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Pablos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Pablos works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Pablos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB# Pablos swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Pablos! A relieved looking Pablo Pablos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1# Karate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Karate.
Orlov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#KD2# Karate lands a big head kick that sends Orlov tumbling to the mat! Karate takes a step backwards and waves Orlov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Alexei Orlov has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Orlov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Karate misses with a head kick.
It looked like Orlov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A thudding body kick lands there by Karate!
Karate thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orlov if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2# Orlov gets tackled into the cage by Karate. Karate maintains the clinch. Orlov misses with an elbow strike.
Karate avoids the elbow strike from Orlov, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch. Orlov lands a knee to the body.
Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks. I was talking to Orlov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Karate is trying to break free. Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment. Karate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks. Karate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orlov has him pressed against the cage. Orlov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov trying to land knees to the body.
Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karate wants to break free but Orlov has control.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karate tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage. Karate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Karate wants to break free but Orlov has control.
Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Karate can't break the clinch.
Orlov has Karate pressed against the cage, preventing Karate from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks. Orlov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#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. Orlov slowing the pace effectively. Orlov has Karate pressed against the cage, preventing Karate from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karate is defending well for now. Karate can't break the clinch.
Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment. Karate is trying to break free. Karate is trying to break free. Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karate's efforts to push away. Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A knee to the head by Orlov.
Karate tries to break free but Orlov pushes him back against the cage. Karate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him. Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Karate tries to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling the position. #BC2# Karate breaks from the clinch.
Karate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.#T3# Karate throws a body kick that misses. A head kick from Karate lands but Orlov takes it in his stride. Karate throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Karate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov. Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov throws a right hand that Karate ducks under and follows up with a left that Karate also avoids with ease. Karate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orlov as he jumps to the side. Karate lands a nice looking kick to the body. Orlov takes a step back to recover. Orlov lands with a slapping head kick. Orlov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Karate misses with a head kick.
#T4# Karate blocks a low kick nicely. Karate is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Karate misses with a body kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Karate throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily. Karate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Karate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexei Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Orlov throws a leg kick but Karate checks it. #CL2# Karate clinches up against the cage. Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Karate avoids the damage to the body. Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks. #BC2# Karate manages to break the clinch.
Karate throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Karate throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orlov counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2# Karate moves into the clinch. Karate is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position. Both guys are working to get underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Karate dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alexei Orlov's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Karate takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses. Karate throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily. A quick step to the side and Orlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karate throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily. Orlov appears to be looking for a big counter. Karate swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov. Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Karate raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Karate throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
#CL# Orlov pushes Karate up against the cage in a clinch. Orlov trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orlov scores a nice knee to the body.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karate.
Orlov prevents Karate from breaking the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Orlov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Orlov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.#T1# Orlov digs a right hand into Karate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karate's gas tank. Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The referee is keeping an eye on Orlov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Orlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment. Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Karate backwards. Karate working hard to break the clinch. Orlov leaning his opponent against the cage. Orlov keeps control of Karate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Karate wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it.
Karate tries to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling the position. Orlov just leaning against Karate, taking a breather. #T2# Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karate.
Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but Karate blocks with his arms.
Karate is trying to push Orlov away but Orlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Alexei Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far. Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks. Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch. Karate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Karate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Karate is trying to push Orlov away but Orlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orlov has him pressed against the cage. Orlov working Karate over with knees to the body. Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3# Karate avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Karate wants to break free but Orlov has control.
Karate managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
#BC2# Karate breaks the clinch.
Orlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Orlov misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Karate's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Karate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Orlov rushes Karate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Karate dodges an elbow strike from Orlov.
Karate working hard to break the clinch. Karate tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage. Karate tries to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling the position. #T4# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov. A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate. Karate working hard to break the clinch. Karate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Orlov cracks Karate with a nice body shot. Orlov lands a knee to the body.
Karate can't break the clinch.
Karate wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it.
Karate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Karate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orlov has him pressed against the cage. Orlov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Karate managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karate is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orlov is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Orlov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Alexei Orlov's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Orlov gets a clinch. Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Karate working hard to break the clinch. Orlov taking a breather. Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karate.
Karate is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position. Karate can't break the clinch.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karate is defending well for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karate takes an elbow to the temple. Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karate is defending well for now. Karate can't break the clinch.
Karate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him. Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.#T1# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Karate tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage. Karate tries to break free but Orlov pushes him back against the cage. Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karate's elbow. Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Karate avoids the elbow strike from Orlov, against the cage.
Karate blocks an elbow strike. Knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment. Karate is trying to break free. Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment. Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karate is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position. Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karate's efforts to push away. Orlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2# Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Karate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karate.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orlov lands an elbow that stopped Karate in his tracks for a moment. Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orlov looks to throw an elbow but misses. Orlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Karate managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Karate is trying to push Orlov away but Orlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him. Orlov lands a good knee to the midsection. Karate won't want to take too many of those. Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks. Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him. Nice body punch from Orlov. Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Karate avoids the damage to the body. Karate tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karate can do to turn this around? Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karate working hard to break the clinch. Karate prevents a body shot from Orlov. Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Karate avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage. Karate blocks a body shot from Orlov. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Orlov throws a head punch that misses. Orlov throws an elbow that misses.
Orlov prevents Karate from breaking the clinch. Orlov has Karate pressed against the cage, preventing Karate from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Karate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov. Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Karate working hard to break the clinch. Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karate.
Karate avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Orlov looking to throw knees to the head but Karate is blocking nicely.
Karate dodges an elbow strike from Orlov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Orlov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexei Orlov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Orlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Orlov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1# Zulu stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zulu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Zulu lands a slapping body shot.
Zulu stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT# It looks like Mathew Williams has been cut.#TD2# Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there. Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Zulu trying to control but Williams postures up.
Zulu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground. Williams sitting and controlling from the half guard. Williams prevents Zulu from improving his position. Zulu trying to control from the bottom.
Williams thows a huge punch but Zulu dodges it nicely.
#T1# Williams thows a huge punch but Zulu dodges it nicely.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Williams slows the pace down in half guard. Williams thows a huge punch but Zulu dodges it nicely.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams working away.#T2# Zulu is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control. Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Williams works to advance to full mount. Zulu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Williams lands a big elbow. Zulu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Williams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Williams controlling from the full mount. Zulu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3##SUB2# Williams looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Williams lands a nice shot to the head. Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Williams scoring with strikes but Zulu is staying in there. Williams scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Williams prevents Zulu from getting the reversal. Zulu is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Williams wants to finish this one by submission but Zulu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Williams. #SUB2# Williams looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Williams controlling the pace for now. #T4# Zulu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Williams.
#SUB2# Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zulu is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can. Williams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zulu hang on? Williams dominating with strikes here. Williams lands a couple of good shots and Zulu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2# Williams looking to break Zulu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zulu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Williams will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Williams dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mathew Williams's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Zulu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2# Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zulu to the ground. Williams is now in Zulu's guard. Williams chips away with some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Williams pushing down on Zulu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Williams is thwarting Zulu's attempts to control the position. Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zulu defending well though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zulu trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Zulu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams. Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Mathew Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Williams drops an elbow to the side of Zulu's head. Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next. Zulu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williams scores with a couple of nice shots.#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. Williams controlling the action here. Zulu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Zulu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Zulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Zulu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3# Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Williams drops back looking for a leg! Zulu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zulu manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Zulu's guard. Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Zulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range. Zulu throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease. Zulu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though. Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range. Williams feints the counter takedown. Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2# Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Zulu's guard. Zulu has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.#SU2# Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2# Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zulu was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard. Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mathew Williams's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away. Williams with the counter takedown but Zulu avoids it easily. Zulu connects with a jab. Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Zulu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Zulu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Zulu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2# Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zulu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Zulu wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Williams is stalling in the full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Zulu has wrist control.#T1# Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Zulu trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Williams throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Williams clinches. Williams blocks a body shot from Zulu. #TD2# Williams pulls guard successfully.
Williams is looking to stand up but Zulu isn't so interested in that idea. Zulu wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.#T2# Zulu trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. Zulu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Zulu looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Zulu keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. Williams forces his way into half guard. Augustine Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Williams is taking a breather. Zulu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2# Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2# Williams gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Augustine Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zulu lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2# Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zulu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2# Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4# Zulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. Zulu is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Zulu's brow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mathew Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight! Mathew Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1# Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Biglz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Sackett is looking to slow Biglz down with leg kicks. Biglz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sackett defends well and Biglz ends up having to push Sackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Biglzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Sackett feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Biglz collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Macon Sackett! Eddy Biglz spoke after the fight, saying 'Bad day for this shit('.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1# Buchanan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2# Buchanan gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch. #TD2# Williams jumps guard.
Buchanan tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom. Buchanan stopping the sweep attempt from Williams. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buchanan wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU# Buchanan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1# Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook. Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. James Buchanan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Buchanan moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT# It looks like Mathew Williams has been cut. Buchanan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Buchanan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though. Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buchanan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Buchanan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Buchanan lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Buchanan misses with a two punch combination.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Buchanan pushes his down on his head and steps out. Buchanan scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one. Buchanan scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Buchanan scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Buchanan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away. Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Buchanan keeps the fight on the outside. Williams takes one to the chin there. James Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Buchanan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buchanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams. Buchanan stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Williams misses with the combination.
Williams looks winded! Williams throws a combination that misses and Buchanan counters with a nice uppercut. Buchanan throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC# Williams is rocked! Buchanan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Buchanan finish him? Williams tries to clinch but Buchanan moves out of range. Buchanan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Williams right on the button. Williams goes down! Buchanan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Buchanan gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Buchanan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1# Sendo misses with a head kick.
Orlov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Orlov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Sendo gets a clinch. Sendo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sendo avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Sendo is trying to stall.
Sendo managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Sendo avoids the damage to the body. Sendo avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Sendo tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlov avoids the damage to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sendo is trying to stall.
Orlov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sendo blocks it with crossed arms. Sendo dodges an elbow strike from Orlov.
Sendo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlov tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
#T1# Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sendo is defending well for now. Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sendo is defending well for now. Sendo looking to stall.
Sendo can't break the clinch.
Sendo dodges an elbow strike from Orlov.
Sendo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
#TD2# Sendo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Sendo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Orlov's shoulder. That is not cool. Orlov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sendo connects with a decent elbow. Sendo throws a strike aimed at the side of Orlov's head but Orlov avoids it well.#T2# The ground and pound from Sendo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Sendo stands up and beckons Orlov to his feet. Sendo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2# Sendo pushes Orlov up against the cage in a clinch. Sendo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Orlov managing to block the knees to the body from Sendo.
Sendo is looking for a takedown. Alexei Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo. Orlov lands a shot to the body. A battle for position here, against the cage. Orlov tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
#T3# Sendo is trying to pull guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlov as Sendo tries to tie him up. A battle for position here, against the cage. Nice elbow from Orlov. Sendo is trying to pull guard but Orlov has him pressed against the cage. Orlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sendo avoids it. Sendo is looking to control Orlov's arms but Orlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sendo has his back to the cage. Orlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Sendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it. Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sendo managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
#T4# Orlov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Orlov trying to land knees to the body.
Sendo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orlov to keep the fight standing. Sendo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlov tries to stall but Sendo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sendo wants a takedown.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sendo is looking for a takedown. Sendo tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sendo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sendo has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment. Sendo avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Orlov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Sendo fails with the takedown. Orlov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Sendo shoots in looking for a takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl out of it but Sendo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Orlov tried to score with a low kick but Sendo checks it. Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sendo can do to turn this around? Orlov tries to clinch up. Sendo feints a counter leg kick. Sendo misses with a takedown attempt and Orlov counters with a series of strikes. Sendo will be more careful next time no doubt. Alexei Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Sendo jumps into guard, dragging Orlov to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Orlov wants to get up but he can't break Sendo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU# Orlov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sendo, up you get! #CL2# Sendo moves into range and clinches up with Orlov. Sendo trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sendo into the cage. Sendo jumps guard but Orlov stands there with Sendo around his waist. Sendo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sendo tries to pull guard but Orlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Sendo drops back down to his feet.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sendo's elbow. Sendo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Orlov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sendo. #T2##CL2# Sendo gets a clinch. Sendo jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Sendo is looking to take this one to the mat. Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov is leaning against Sendo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. I was talking to Orlov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Sendo avoids the damage to the body. Sendo trying to stall but Orlov improves his position.
Sendo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Sendo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orlov to keep the fight standing. Orlov trying to land knees to the body.
Sendo jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Orlov lands a knee to the body.
Orlov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sendo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Orlov working Sendo over with knees to the body. Sendo is trying to pull guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orlov obliges. Sendo tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orlov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexei Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far. Orlov misses with an elbow strike.
Orlov is defending well against a takedown attempt. Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sendo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4# Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Sendo avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage. Sendo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlov is defending well for now. Sendo wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it.
Orlov looking to throw knees to the head but Sendo is blocking nicely.
Sendo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orlov pulls him back up using the underhooks. Sendo is trying to pull guard but Orlov has him pressed against the cage. Orlov tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sendo avoids it. Orlov tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Orlov dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# That kick from Orlov tenderised Sendo's leg. Sendo is trying to keep his angry face on. Sendo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily. Orlov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Sendo throws a half hearted mid kick. Orlov appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Orlov tries to keep at a distance but Sendo has taken the fight into the clinch. Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Sendo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Sendo closes the distance and clinches. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sendo is trying to break free.#T1# Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov managing to block the knees to the body from Sendo.
Sendo tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
Alexei Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo. Sendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sendo avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Sendo tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlov avoids the damage to the body. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orlov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sendo's brow. Sendo tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlov avoids the damage to the body. Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Orlov taking a breather. Orlov tries to work over Sendo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sendo is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him. Orlov misses with a knee strike.
#T2# Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sendo is defending well for now. Orlov gets underhooks to prevent Sendo's takedown attempt.
Sendo avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Sendo tries to score a body lock takedown but Orlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Sendo wants to take the fight to the mat but Orlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Orlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sendo is trying to stall.
Sendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sendo.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Sendo fails to pull guard.
#T3# Orlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sendo.
Sendo is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlov gets an underhook and turns Sendo into the cage. Orlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sendo avoids the elbow strike from Orlov, against the cage.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sendo is defending well for now.#TD2# Sendo pulls guard successfully.
#SU# Orlov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sendo, up you get! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sendo. Alexei Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Orlov closes the distance and clinches.#T4# Sendo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Sendo fails to pull guard.
Orlov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sendo's face.
Orlov is pushing Sendo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Sendo avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sendo can't get the takedown.
Orlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Sendo has Orlov pressed against the cage.
Takeshi Sendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alexei Orlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexei Orlov showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orlov, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Orlov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1# Moura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Moura looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Moura stuffs the takedown attempt from Esposito. Esposito gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Moura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moura is in Esposito's guard. Esposito looking for a sweep. Not yet Esposito, not yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Esposito throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Moura looking to pass the guard. Esposito 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Esposito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2# Esposito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Moura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Esposito's guard. Moura tries to stand and escape but Esposito is controlling the position. Moura blocks the strikes from Esposito.
Esposito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esposito.#T2# Moura trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Esposito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moura defends it easily.#SUB2# Moura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Moura wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Esposito's closed guard. He's half up but Esposito has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Esposito pivots and extends the arm, Moura falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Esposito! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Esposito! Pablo Esposito took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I would like to thank Dr. Octagon and Max Octane for the chance to fight in their promotion. Thx guys!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1# Biglz misses with a two punch combination.
#TD# Kumlakar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Biglz was covering up waiting for the punch and Kumlakar finishes the takedown easily into guard. Biglz wants to stand and escape but Kumlakar is having none of it. Kumlakar trying to control the position from guard on top but Biglz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kumlakar wants to pass the guard but Biglz is keeping the position. Kumlakar pushing down on Biglz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Biglz looks winded! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Biglz tries to roll over but Kumlakar keeps him under control.#SUB# Biglz is defending against the submission attempts here by Kumlakar.
#SUB# Kumlakar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB# Kumlakar seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Biglz has recovered full guard. #SUB# Kumlakar drops back looking for a leg! Biglz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biglz manages to kick Kumlakar off! Kumlakar jumps back into Biglz's guard. Kumlakar tries to free his leg and advance position but Biglz is retaining full guard. Kumlakar trying to control the position from guard on top but Biglz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kumlakar looking to pass the guard. Kumlakar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Kumlakar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Kumlakar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kumlakar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Biglz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kumlakar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kumlakar is trying to get an arm triangle but Biglz is defending well. #SUB# Kumlakar tries for a kimura but Biglz is defending well. #T3##SUB# Kumlakar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Biglz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kumlakar but great work by Biglz. Kumlakar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Biglz off and has taken his back!#SUB# Biglz won't enjoy being in this position. Kumlakar looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Biglz is tapping - it's over boys! Kumlakar picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joyo Kumlakar! The defeated Eddy Biglz had this to say: 'Bad day for this shit('.
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Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Tolstoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orlov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Tolstoy shoots in and drives through. Orlov sprawls well. Tolstoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Orlov counters with a two punch combo. Tolstoy goes for a double leg but Orlov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orlov continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Tolstoy . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Tolstoy closes the distance and clinches. Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tolstoy avoids the damage to the body. Tolstoy is trying to drag Orlov to the mat but Orlov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Tolstoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orlov pulls him back up using the underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Tolstoy 's face as he tries to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Tolstoy 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tolstoy has Orlov pressed against the cage.
Orlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1# Tolstoy taking a breather. Tolstoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Orlov lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolstoy won't want to take too many of those. Tolstoy being controlled against the cage. Orlov has Tolstoy pushed against the cage. Tolstoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlov just stands there and leans against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Orlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolstoy avoids it.#T2# A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Tolstoy is looking to take this one to the mat. Tolstoy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orlov after a bit of a struggle. Tolstoy takes a knee to the side of the body. Tolstoy takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Leo Tolstoy has been cut. Tolstoy tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Tolstoy takes an elbow to the forehead. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tolstoy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3# Orlov keeps control of Tolstoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Orlov lands a knee to the head.
Tolstoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orlov. Orlov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tolstoy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orlov can turn it around. Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orlov lands a knee to the head.
Tolstoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
#CL# Tolstoy pushes Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Tolstoy pulls Orlov into guard.
Orlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4# Tolstoy wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2# Tolstoy is working an open guard so Orlov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2# Orlov forces Tolstoy back against the cage and clinches. Tolstoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orlov lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolstoy won't want to take too many of those. Orlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tolstoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tolstoy is working for takedown but Orlov is calmly controlling the position for now. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orlov obliges. Tolstoy is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position. Orlov lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Orlov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Leo Tolstoy 's cut. 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. #R2##CL2# Orlov closes the distance and clinches. Tolstoy managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
Tolstoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlov walks away with a smile on his face. Tolstoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Tolstoy has Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Tolstoy gets control of Orlov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tolstoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Orlov trying to control but Tolstoy is working from the bottom. #SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tolstoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Orlov trying to control but Tolstoy is working from the bottom. Orlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tolstoy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1# Tolstoy trying to keep a closed guard but Orlov is proving a slippery customer.
Tolstoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Orlov won't allow Tolstoy to sweep him here. Orlov postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Orlov lands with a nice body kick. Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolstoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tolstoy somewhat. Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexei Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Tolstoy tries to land a body kick and Orlov counters with a body kick. Tolstoy closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Tolstoy pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Orlov throws a fast counter high kick but Tolstoy manages to duck under it in time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Tolstoy . That's going to take a lot out of him. Tolstoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tolstoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Tolstoy .
#CL2# Orlov clinches up against the cage. Tolstoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Orlov rushes Tolstoy and presses him up against the cage.#T3# Tolstoy is working for takedown but Orlov is calmly controlling the position for now. Orlov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orlov works on Tolstoy 's body with a couple of short punches. Nice elbow from Orlov. Orlov is pressed up against the cage. Tolstoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orlov down to the mat. Orlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD# Tolstoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Orlov is holding Tolstoy down, trying to stall.#SUB# Tolstoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Orlov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tolstoy but great work by Orlov.#T4# Orlov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tolstoy 's shoulder. That is not cool. Tolstoy is looking for a sweep.#SU2# Orlov decides to stand back up. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Tolstoy closes the distance and clinches. Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orlov is pressed up against the cage. Tolstoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orlov down to the mat. Orlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Orlov takes the fight into the clinch. Orlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Orlov crunches a lovely knee into Tolstoy 's ribcage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Leo Tolstoy 's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL# Tolstoy moves into the clinch. Tolstoy avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Tolstoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlov walks away with a smile on his face. Tolstoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Orlov tries to clinch up. Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolstoy circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tolstoy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orlov - the referee stops the clock and Tolstoy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orlov. Tolstoy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Tolstoy fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Tolstoy clinches up against the cage. Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tolstoy avoids the damage to the body. Tolstoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Orlov stops a takedown attempt from Tolstoy .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Tolstoy . That's going to take a lot out of him. Tolstoy misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Tolstoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Orlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orlov wants it to stay on the feet. Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolstoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov. Tolstoy misses with a takedown attempt - Orlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Orlov connects with a high kick. Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolstoy . Orlov throws a series of punches but Tolstoy avoids them all with ease. #T2# Tolstoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2# Orlov rushes Tolstoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Tolstoy wants to take the fight to the mat but Orlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Orlov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orlov crunches a lovely knee into Tolstoy 's ribcage. Orlov lands a knee to the body.
Tolstoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tolstoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Tolstoy gets a clinch. #T3# Orlov lands a knee to the head.
#TD# Tolstoy decides to pull guard. #SU2# Orlov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. A punch combination from Tolstoy misses. Tolstoy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2# Orlov closes the distance and clinches. Tolstoy fails to pull guard.
Orlov landing knees to the body.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolstoy is defending well for now. Alexei Orlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4# Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Tolstoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Orlov won't want to take too many of those. Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolstoy avoids it. Tolstoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tolstoy jumps guard but Orlov stands there with Tolstoy around his waist. Tolstoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Orlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tolstoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orlov lands a nice knee to the body. Orlov is defending well against a takedown attempt. Leo Tolstoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alexei Orlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Tolstoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexei Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Orlov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Orlov!
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Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1# Zajcev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orlov. Alexei Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Orlov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Zajcev throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Zajcev circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Zajcev shoots in. Danga de danga de dang - Zajcev scores with a four punch combination!#CUT# It looks like Alexei Orlov has been cut. Zajcev shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlov sprawls well. He's pushed Zajcev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Orlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Zajcev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Orlov leaves Zajcev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Zajcev darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage. Zajcev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zajcev closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Zajcev pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1# Zajcev swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov. Zajcev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zajcev somewhat. Despite the aggression on Orlov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Zajcev swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zajcev is defended easily by Orlov.#CL2# Orlov has Zajcev up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# Zajcev stalls. Orlov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zajcev blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# Zajcev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Orlov misses with a head kick.
#CL# Zajcev closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage.#BC# Zajcev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zajcev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to avoid it but Zajcev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlov to the ground. Orlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Orlov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Zajcev fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Zajcev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Orlov fails with the takedown and Zajcev counters with a series of strikes. Orlov will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL# Orlov gets tackled into the cage by Zajcev. Zajcev maintains the clinch. #T3# Zajcev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD# Zajcev pulls guard. Zajcev wants to sweep here but Orlov controlling him for the moment. Orlov prevents Zajcev from getting back to his feet. Zajcev looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zajcev holds on and takes a little breather. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Zajcev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Zajcev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orlov on the ground.#T4# Zajcev has control of Orlov's left arm, preventing Orlov from doing any damage. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Orlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zajcev is defended easily by Orlov. Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Zajcev pushes him off. Orlov throws a head kick that misses. Zajcev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Zajcev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Zajcev darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage. Zajcev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Zajcev dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alexei Orlov's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Zajcev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely. Zajcev fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Zajcev pushes him off.#CL2# Orlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zajcev, pushing him back against the cage. Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zajcev.
#BC# Zajcev manages to break the clinch.
Zajcev lands a jab-cross combination. Zajcev darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Zajcev into the cage. Orlov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zajcev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Zajcev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Orlov tries to clinch up but Zajcev circles away and keeps his distance. Zajcev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Zajcev misses with a takedown attempt - Orlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Orlov is breathing heavily. Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zajcev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Orlov closes the distance and pushes Zajcev back into the cage. Zajcev prevents Orlov from breaking the clinch. Orlov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zajcev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orlov can turn it around. Orlov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zajcev lands on the inside with an uppercut. Zajcev lands a nice shot to the body. Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zajcev tries to pull guard but Orlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Zajcev drops back down to his feet.
Orlov wants to get back to striking at distance but Zajcev won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zajcev.
Zajcev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlov walks away with a smile on his face. Zajcev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zajcev. As Zajcev backs off Orlov throws a huge counter combo but Zajcev manages to avoid it all.#CL# Zajcev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Zajcev breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zajcev is defended easily by Orlov. Adam Zajcev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zajcev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Orlov closes the distance and clinches. Orlov has had enough of the clinch but Zajcev keeps him there for the moment. Orlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3##BC# Zajcev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Zajcev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Zajcev tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
Zajcev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adam Zajcev has scored more points in the clinch so far. Orlov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zajcev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC# Zajcev manages to break the clinch.
Zajcev shoots for a takedown but Orlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Orlov wants to clinch. Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Zajcev shoots in. Zajcev tries for a takedown but Orlov circles away easily and Orlov counters with a head kick. That will keep Zajcev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4##CL# Zajcev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zajcev is defending well for now. Zajcev avoiding damage.
Zajcev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Orlov tries a knee to the head but Zajcev blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Zajcev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Zajcev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Zajcev will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alexei Orlov's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Zajcev shoots in but no luck this time. Zajcev tries a head kick but it misses.
Zajcev shoots for a takedown but Orlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Orlov throws a head kick that misses. Zajcev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlov circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Zajcev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Orlov closes the distance but Zajcev moves to the side and Zajcev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL# Zajcev closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Zajcev jumps guard and drags Orlov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orlov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Zajcev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zajcev tries to get out of the position. Zajcev 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. Zajcev looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Zajcev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zajcev, not yet. Zajcev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Orlov with a nice head shot there. Zajcev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Zajcev throws a half hearted mid kick. Zajcev shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Zajcev moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOrlov. Orlov blocks a head kick by Zajcev.
Orlov tries to clinch up.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Zajcev. Zajcev gets slowly back to his feet. Zajcev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orlov's waist but Orlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zajcev off to one side. Zajcev keeps the fight on the outside. Orlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zajcev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Adam Zajcev is winning the standup battle so far. Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Orlov blocks a head kick by Zajcev.
#CL# Zajcev closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage. Orlov looking to throw knees to the head but Zajcev is blocking nicely.
#BC# Zajcev breaks the clinch.
Zajcev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T3# Zajcev dives in and grabs Orlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orlov pushes down on Zajcev's head and hops out. Orlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orlov wants it to stay on the feet. Orlov tries to clinch but Zajcev is having none of it. Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Zajcev. Zajcev gets slowly back to his feet. Zajcev has a takedown stuffed. Orlov unleashes a big counter combination but Zajcev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Zajcev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to avoid it but Zajcev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlov to the ground. Orlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Orlov throws a head kick that misses. Nice body punch from Zajcev. #CL# Orlov tries to keep at a distance but Zajcev has taken the fight into the clinch. Orlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4##BC# Zajcev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Zajcev shoots in. Zajcev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely. Orlov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Orlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zajcev!
This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zajcev shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlov sprawls well. He's pushed Zajcev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Zajcev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely.
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 Adam Zajcev. Well Zajcev 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Zajcev!
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