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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1# Max fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Max changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bzura tries to avoid it but Max manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bzura to the ground. Bzura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bzura stuffs the takedown. Arkadiusz Bzura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Max. A looping hook to the body misses from Max. Bzura does a little dance to reset his feet. Bzura misses with a kick to the body.
Bzura stuffs the takedown attempt from Max. Max gets slowly back to his feet. Max shoots in looking for a takedown but Bzura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Max's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bzura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Max takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bzura has a takedown stuffed. Max unleashes a big counter combination but Bzura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Max moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1# Bzura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Max fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Max tries for a takedown but Bzura circles away easily#TD# so Bzura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Max should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Max looks winded! Bzura with a nice head shot there. Bzura trying to control the position from guard on top but Max is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bzura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Max keeping moving, preventing Bzura from controlling successfully. #T2# Max has a closed guard, preventing Bzura from standing up. Bzura works a leg free and moves into half guard. Max scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bzura manages to mount him!
Bzura avoids the attempt from Max to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bzura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Max is looking to escape. #T3# Max is working to get back to half guard.
Bzura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bzura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bzura trying to control but he's not successful this time. Bzura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bzura controlling from mount. #T4# Max tries to reverse the position but Bzura maintains control. Max tries to lock up and control but Bzura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bzura controlling from the full mount. #SU# Bzura stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Bzura tries to close the distance and clinch but Max swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bzura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Max swats him away and circles back towards the center. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bzura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Max replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bzura blocks it well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bzura is defended easily by Max. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadiusz Bzura dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bzura tries to clinch there but Max circles away.
Bzura tries to clinch up. Max throws a counter combo. Max shoots in looking for a takedown. Bzura tries to sprawl out of it but Max keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bzura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bzura fails with a takedown attempt. Max looks for a takedown but Bzura sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Max shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bzura as he jumps to the side. Arkadiusz Bzura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Max. Max shoots for a double leg takedown but Bzura sprawls well. He's pushed Max's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bzura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Max defends it nicely.#T1# Max shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Max is breathing heavily. Bzura misses with a takedown attempt - Max sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bzura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bzura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Max is fending him off so far but Bzura persists. Nope, Max circles away and we're back to standing. Bzura darts in looking for a takedown but Max gets double underhooks and turns Bzura into the cage. Bzura fails with a takedown attempt. Bzura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Max. #T2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Max is defended easily by Bzura. Max throws a quick inside leg kick. Bzura avoids the head kick by Max.
Max moves out of range as Bzura throws a body kick.
#CL2# Max clinches up with Bzura and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Bzura tightens his grip and picks Max up, before dumping him to the ground. Max manages to land in guard. #ES2# Max pushes Bzura off and gets back to his feet.
#T3# Max fails with the takedown. Max dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bzura tries for a takedown but Max sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Despite the aggression on Max's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Max stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Max wants it to stay on the feet. Max changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bzura tries to avoid it but Max manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bzura to the ground. Bzura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Max shoots in for a takedown but Bzura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Bzura forces Max back against the cage and clinches. Max working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2# Max has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bzura uses from the top position. #T4# Max looking for a sweep. Not yet Max, not yet. Bzura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Max's guard. Bzura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Max wants to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bzura is looking to take a break and control but Max is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Max showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Bzura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Bzura moves into the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2# Max breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bzura throws a head kick but Max moves out of range.
Max is looking for the big counter here. Max shoots in looking for a takedown. Bzura tries to sprawl out of it but Max keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bzura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Bzura misses. Bzura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bzura lands with a nice combination. Max backs away looking to recover. Bzura fails with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Bzura has his takedown stuffed and Max counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Max dives in for a single leg takedown but Bzura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Max scores with a head kick. Bzura tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Max misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Arkadiusz Bzura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Max.#TD# Bzura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU# Bzura stands up out of the half guard. Arkadiusz Bzura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Max changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bzura tries to avoid it but Max manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bzura to the ground. Bzura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bzura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Max sprawls and moves away. Bzura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL# Bzura moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bzura just leaning against Max, taking a breather. Max tries to pull guard but Bzura holds him up against the cage and eventually Max drops back down to his feet.
#TD# Bzura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Max uses from the top position. Bzura trying to keep a closed guard but Max is proving a slippery customer.
Bzura keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully. Max really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bzura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# Bzura working a defensive guard here.
Max is looking to work some ground and pound but Bzura has wrist control. Max trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Bzura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bzura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Max has passed into side control.
Max working away.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. The ground and pound from Max seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Bzura trying to remain calm as Max controls from the top position. You can see the frustration on Bzura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Bzura is trying to improve his position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# Max stands up.
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 Arkadiusz Bzura. I think Bzura 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkadiusz Bzura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Burgess instigates a clinch. Burgess wants a takedown but no success here.
Burgess is pushing Fankulewski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Burgess is looking to control Fankulewski 's arms but Fankulewski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burgess has his back to the cage. Burgess can't get the takedown.
#TD# Burgess manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Burgess is looking for a triangle but Fankulewski pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Burgess looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burgess looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Burgess is looking for a triangle but Fankulewski pushes his legs off easily.
Burgess is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Burgess tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fankulewski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Burgess wants to sweep here but Fankulewski controlling him for the moment. Burgess is breathing heavily.#T1# Fankulewski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burgess's guard. Burgess is looking to get back to full guard here but Fankulewski has managed to pass to side control instead. Fankulewski in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2# Fankulewski has hold of Burgess's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Burgess tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fankulewski cranks the arm and Burgess screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Burgess, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lukasz Fankulewski !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1# Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victorio moves away. Victorio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Lucas enables Victorio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lucas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Victorio sitting in guard, not really doing much. Victorio works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2# Victorio is trying to work for a kimura but Lucas is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Victorio wants to pass the guard but Lucas is defending well. Victorio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1# Victorio prevents Lucas from improving his position.#SUB2# Victorio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Victorio trying to control the pace. #SUB2# Victorio is trying to work for a kimura but Lucas is defending well.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Victorio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2# Victorio is working for a submission of some sort.
Victorio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Lucas is desperately trying to improve his position but Victorio has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2# Victorio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lucas manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2# Victorio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. You can see the frustration on Lucas's face as Victorio controls the position. Lucas can't do much from the bottom here. Lucas tries to improve position but can't. Lucas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2# Victorio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lucas regains half guard.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lucas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucas. Lucas wants to sweep here but Victorio controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Victorio being controlled here momentarily. Victorio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Victorio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lucas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Victorio, into his guard. #REVR# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lucas tries to free his leg and advance position but Victorio is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Victorio dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Victorio throws out a loose jab but Lucas uses good head movement to avoid it. Lucas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lucas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lucas is looking to land body kicks. Lucas wants to land a leg kick but Victorio is out of range. Lucas moves out of range of the leg kick from Victorio. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lucas.
Lucas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jonny Victorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Victorio slips a jab and a cross from Lucas.
Victorio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lucas's head. Lucas throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2# Victorio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1# Victorio postures up in Lucas's guard and throws a big left but Lucas blocks it. Victorio postures up.
Victorio forces his way into half guard. Victorio sitting and controlling from the half guard. Lucas is controlling Victorio's position as best he can from this difficult position. Lucas tries to roll over but Victorio keeps him under control.#SUB2# Victorio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Victorio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Victorio trying to control the action but Lucas is working from the bottom. Victorio tries to pass to full mount but Lucas defends it. #SUB2# Victorio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Victorio. Victorio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3# Lucas wants to control but Victorio is keeping busy and won't allow it. Lucas is staying active underneath Victorio, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Victorio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Lucas wants to control but Victorio is keeping busy and won't allow it. Victorio content to control rather than advance. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lucas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lucas moves out of range of the strikes. Victorio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lucas tries to avoid it but Victorio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lucas to the ground. Lucas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And Lucas counters with a quick kick to the body but Victorio blocks it. Travis Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lucas looks to score with a jab to the body but Victorio is just out of range. Lucas throws a head kick that misses and Victorio counters with a slapping leg kick. Lucas throws a sloppy head kick and Victorio moves out of range easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Victorio! But no joy. Lucas throws a hook but Victorio avoids it easily. Victorio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Victorio misses with a takedown attempt - Lucas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lucas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Victorio just manages to avoid it. Lucas slaps away a takedown attempt from Victorio, before circling back to the center of the mat. Travis Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Victorio. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Victorio fails with the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonny Victorio will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Lucas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lucas throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Victorio shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucas sprawls well. He's pushed Victorio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lucas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Victorio shoots in for a takedown but Lucas shows good takedown defense. Victorio is looking to clinch. Lucas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Victorio. That snapped Lucas's head back.
Victorio fails with a takedown attempt. Travis Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Victorio.#T1# Victorio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Victorio scrambles back to his feet. Lucas misses with a low kick.
Lucas clobbers Victorio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Victorio looks for the body kick but Lucas saw that one coming. Lucas swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lucas misses with a head kick.
Victorio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lucas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Victorio misses with a left hand and Lucas counters with a slapping leg kick. Travis Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Victorio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2# Victorio gets the takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lucas is not content to let Victorio control the position. Lucas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Victorio on the ground.#SUB2# Victorio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lucas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Victorio's guard! Nice work there by Lucas! Jonny Victorio has got the better of the ground game so far. Lucas sitting in guard here, content to control. Victorio keeping moving, preventing Lucas from controlling successfully. #T3# Victorio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lucas is controlling him. Lucas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Victorio keeping moving, preventing Lucas from controlling successfully. Lucas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Lucas stays in close to Victorio's body and controls the position. Victorio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lucas trying to control but Victorio is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Victorio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jonny Victorio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lucas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! Travis Lucas showed his dominance in that final round. I think Victorio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jonny Victorio! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jonny Victorio made sure he mentioned $30 items, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Fankulewski drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
#BC2# Fankulewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Fankulewski has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Fankulewski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Fankulewski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fankulewski tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Fankulewski forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Fankulewski tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2# Fankulewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fankulewski shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense. Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Sandy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Fankulewski . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Fankulewski rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage. Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Fankulewski avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. #T1# Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fankulewski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow. #TD2# Fankulewski jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jackson throws a strike but Fankulewski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Jackson trying to control the position here. Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Fankulewski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jackson keeping full guard, as Fankulewski tries to pass. #T2# Fankulewski postures up.
Fankulewski won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. #SUB# Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fankulewski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jackson is trying to hold Fankulewski in close to prevent damage but Fankulewski has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson keeping hold of Fankulewski 's head, controlling as best he can. Jackson trying to control but Fankulewski postures up.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3# Jackson is trying to stand up here but Fankulewski is controlling him well. Fankulewski looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fankulewski is working away from the top position though. Fankulewski wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs. Jackson trying to hold on to Fankulewski 's head to control him but Fankulewski postures up.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Fankulewski wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jackson fails with the takedown.#KD2# Fankulewski drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fankulewski is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Jackson is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Sandy Jackson has been cut. Jackson is breathing heavily.#TD2# Fankulewski shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Fankulewski slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Fankulewski lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Lukasz Fankulewski !
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Event:
HI 58: Keen to Fight
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1# Bzura takes one to the chin there. Bzura has a takedown stuffed. Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bzura sprawls and moves away. Bzura wants to clinch#TD# and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #SUB2# Bzura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well. Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much. Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bzura's guard. #T1##SUB# Bzura is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie wants to stand up but Bzura has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB# Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bzura tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucio Gracie! Lucio Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Casey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fankulewski on his heels. He'll look to pass Fankulewski 's guard now, I'm sure.#SU# Casey gets to his feet - Fankulewski follows without any prompting. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Casey!
#TD2# Fankulewski drives through with a takedown into Casey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Fankulewski wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving. #SUB# Casey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fankulewski escapes and throws Casey's legs to the side, diving into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Casey tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Casey can't escape the position.
#T1# Casey is trying to get back to his feet but Fankulewski has full control of the position and if anything, Casey has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES# Casey is trying to shake Fankulewski off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Fankulewski won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD2# Casey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fankulewski to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# Casey pushes Fankulewski off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2# Fankulewski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Casey quickly recovers to half guard.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Casey actively working from the bottom here. Casey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Fankulewski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Casey looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Casey is breathing heavily. Casey is looking to get back to is feet but Fankulewski passes into side control.
#T3# Casey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fankulewski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Fankulewski lands a nice forearm strike. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Casey tries to get back to half guard but can't. Fankulewski 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 Casey's shoulder. That is not cool. Casey is not content to let Fankulewski control the position. Casey misses with a strike from the bottom.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Fankulewski taking a breather here. Fankulewski tries to advance to mount but Casey denies him. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Casey tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fankulewski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Fankulewski landing strikes from the mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Reinaldo Casey will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Casey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Fankulewski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Casey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fankulewski swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Fankulewski dives in and scores a takedown into Casey's guard.#ES# Casey scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Casey gets caught napping as Fankulewski dives in and scores a takedown. Casey manages to retain guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2# Fankulewski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# Casey gets caught flat footed, as Fankulewski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ROC2# Casey is rocked! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Fankulewski content to stall in guard here. Oh Casey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB# Casey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fankulewski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Casey. Fankulewski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Casey is letting Fankulewski control him for a moment. Fankulewski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Casey looks to move to half guard but instead Fankulewski has passed into mount! Damn! Casey takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Fankulewski 's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Fankulewski !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1# Victorio throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD# Victorio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Victorio connects with a nice short shot to Nokia's temple. Victorio stops Nokia from getting back to his feet.
Victorio controlling the action here. Nokia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Victorio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Victorio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Victorio controlling his opponent. Victorio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1# Nokia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB# Victorio goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nokia turns into him and now he's in Victorio's guard.
Nokia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Victorio pulls Nokia in close to his closed guard and prevents Nokia from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2# Victorio looking for a sweep. Not yet Victorio, not yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Victorio is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3# Victorio stays in close to Nokia's body and controls the position. Victorio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Victorio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nokia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Victorio's guard! Nice work there by Nokia! Victorio wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Victorio is working hard here to advance position.#T4# Victorio is adopting a defensive guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Victorio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Victorio pulls Nokia in close to prevent any damage. Nokia wants to control from the top but Victorio keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Victorio dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Nice body punch from Victorio. #TD# Victorio feints and as Nokia raises his hands in defense, Victorio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Nokia is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Victorio dives into side control.
#REVB# Nokia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Victorio controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Victorio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Victorio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1# Victorio controlling the position. Nokia tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB# Nokia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Victorio's arms. #T2##SUB# Victorio looking to break Nokia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nokia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Victorio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB# Victorio is cranking Nokia's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Nokia! He's tightened the choke and Nokia is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonny Victorio! After the big win, Jonny Victorio made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors $30 items and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Flores closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Fankulewski pulls guard. Fankulewski wants to get back to his feet but Flores is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Flores has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fankulewski is proving hard to escape from. Flores controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Fankulewski wants to get back to his feet but Flores is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fankulewski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fankulewski is trying to keep Flores in close.
#T1# Flores slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Flores gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Fankulewski breaks the clinch.
Fankulewski tries to clinch up. Lukasz Fankulewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Flores fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL# Flores has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Fankulewski jumps into guard, dragging Flores to the mat.
Fankulewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Flores sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Fankulewski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flores passes into side control.
Flores is staying tight to Fankulewski 's torso, preventing him from escaping. Fankulewski looks to move to half guard but instead Flores has passed into mount! Damn! Flores content just to control the position here. #T3# Fankulewski tries to get back to half guard but can't. Flores controlling the pace for now. Fankulewski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Flores controlling the pace for now. Flores lands a heavy elbow. #T4# Flores controlling his opponent. Flores's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Flores is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fankulewski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fankulewski shrugs it off. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fankulewski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Flores dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##TD2# Fankulewski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Flores avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Fankulewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fankulewski throws a big elbow that misses. Flores looking for a sweep. Not yet Flores, not yet. Fankulewski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Flores preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tanner Flores overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Flores wants to stand and escape but Fankulewski is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Fankulewski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flores looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Flores throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1##CL# Flores forces Fankulewski back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Fankulewski 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Fankulewski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flores napping and manages to drive through into side control! Flores is looking to get back to his feet here but Fankulewski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Flores's back.#SUB2# Fankulewski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Flores just trying to survive but Fankulewski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2# Fankulewski controlling from the back. 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! Flores staying busy and making it hard for Fankulewski to control. Flores trying to get back to his feet but Fankulewski is in full control for now. Flores tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Fankulewski wants to control the pace but Flores is squirming around nicely. #T3# Fankulewski avoids the attempt from Flores to control. Flores really wants to buck Fankulewski off and get back to his feet. Fankulewski trying to control but Flores is having none of it. #SUB2# Fankulewski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Flores has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Flores! #T4# Flores showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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 Tanner Flores will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Flores tries to clinch but Fankulewski is having none of it. #TD2# Fankulewski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Fankulewski wants to take a breather but Flores manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fankulewski . Flores keeping moving, preventing Fankulewski from controlling successfully. #SU2# Fankulewski stands up and waves to Flores to follow him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fankulewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Flores.#TD2# Flores gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fankulewski to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1# Fankulewski wants to stand but Flores is controlling his posture from full guard. Flores wants to stand and escape but Fankulewski is having none of it. Fankulewski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flores is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Flores with a flurry of punches that miss. Flores with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Fankulewski trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Fankulewski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flores doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flores manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Flores stays in close to Fankulewski 's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2# Fankulewski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flores gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Fankulewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A jab from Fankulewski misses. Flores has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fankulewski .#TD# Flores shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fankulewski is trying to defend but Flores finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Fankulewski pushes Flores off but Flores dives into side control.
#SUB# Flores is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fankulewski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4# Flores remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Flores lands a decent elbow from side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fankulewski being controlled for a moment. Fankulewski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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 Tanner Flores. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flores, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Flores!
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Event:
Bushido 1: Jones vs. Seung-Jin
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1# Fankulewski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Izen.#CUT2# It looks like Wayne Izen has been cut. Fankulewski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Izen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fankulewski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Izen somewhat.#TD2# Fankulewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fankulewski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Izen wants to control but Fankulewski is keeping busy.
Izen is trying to stand.
#T1# Fankulewski is trying to control. Izen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Izen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fankulewski 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fankulewski 's back! A lull in the action here.
Fankulewski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Izen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB# Izen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? A bit of a pause in the action here. Izen controlling the positon. Izen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2##SUB# Izen is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fankulewski is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wayne Izen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1# Victorio feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down. Hammer wants to clinch but Victorio slips to the side and Victorio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Victorio scores with a nice strike. Hammer wants to clinch up but Victorio keeps it at a distance. Victorio is looking to counter punch. Hammer tries to clinch but Victorio moves away and Victorio counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Victorio counters with a good, hard body kick but Hammer shrugs it off. #TD# Victorio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammer's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hammer keeping full guard, as Victorio tries to pass. Victorio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Victorio distracts Hammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1# Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy. Victorio sitting in guard here, content to control. Victorio advances to half guard. Victorio sitting and controlling from the half guard. Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Victorio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Victorio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hammer for as long as he can get away with.#SUB# Victorio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Victorio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Victorio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2# Victorio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB# Victorio is working for a submission of some sort.
Victorio wants to free his trapped foot but Hammer is holding on for dear life with his legs. Victorio works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB# Victorio throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hammer has his hands clasped together but Victorio breaks the hold and Hammer is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Victorio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonny Victorio! Jonny Victorio very nearly forgot to thank $30 items amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1# Bzura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD# Bzura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Malik Ali is looking to improve his position.
Bzura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Malik Ali trying to control but Bzura postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bzura is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Malik Ali wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Malik Ali wants to control but Bzura is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bzura trying to control the pace. Bzura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Malik Ali for as long as he can get away with.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bzura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bzura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Malik Ali dips to his left and cracks Bzura with an uppercut!#CUT2# It looks like Arkadiusz Bzura has been cut. Bzura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD# Bzura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malik Ali is trying to defend but Bzura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Bzura is nestled in close to Malik Ali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2# Malik Ali is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bzura jumps into side control! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU# Bzura decides to stand back up. #TD# Malik Ali gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bzura to score an easy takedown into full guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Malik Ali is trying to keep Bzura in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bzura looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bzura continues to stall.#T3##ES2# Malik Ali manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Malik Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bzura with a lazy takedown attempt and Malik Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bzura throws a sloppy body shot
and Malik Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bzura walks straight into a right hand from Malik Ali - that's dropped him! Malik Ali jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bzura from any more punishment! Bzura complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hasan Malik Ali! Hasan Malik Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Bzura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bzura showed some decent athleticism there. Bzura sitting and controlling from the half guard. Hero taking some punishment here, with Bzura in his half guard. Bzura not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bzura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Bzura trying to control the pace. Bzura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hero! Bzura controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Bzura is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hero is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arkadiusz Bzura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1# McGregor dips to his left and cracks Bzura with an uppercut! Bzura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely. McGregor connects with a single shot there. Bzura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice jab there from McGregor. McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bzura momentarily.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bzura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arkadiusz Bzura. McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bzura on the side of the head. Bzura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. McGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bzura on the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bzura takes a body punch but keeps moving. McGregor lands a jab-cross combination. Bzura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. McGregor lands a jab.#T1# McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bzura. McGregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bzuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A punch lands to the side of Bzura 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bzura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor catches Bzura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McGregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McGregor lands a jab to the head.
Bzura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGregor lands a head shot. McGregor cracks Bzura with an open hand slap. McGregor cracks Bzura with an open hand slap. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
A punch lands to the side of Bzura 's head but he takes it in his stride. Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Bzura. McGregor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2# McGregor lunges at Bzura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bzura's hand. Bzura tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bzura looks like he wants to counter punch here. McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bzura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside. Bzura is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. McGregor lands with an overhand left. McGregor is breathing heavily. Bzura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bzura throws the kick towards the body but McGregor avoids it. Bzura misses with a takedown and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2# Bzura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGregor's half guard.#T3# McGregor wants to get back to his feet. Bzura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU2# Bzura decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. McGregor cracks Bzura with a good jab. McGregor misses with a straight right. Bzura fails to land the takedown. McGregor lands a body shot.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4# Bzura staying out of range there. A shot to the liver by McGregor. Beautiful body shot. McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Bzura slips the punch. Bzura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2# Bzura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGregor's half guard.#SUB2# Bzura in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. McGregor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bzura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arkadiusz Bzura!
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Event:
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Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Fankulewski darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.#TD2# Fankulewski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Green can't fight it off and eventually Fankulewski manages to take the fight to the floor. Green looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Green tries to land a sweep but no joy. Green pulls Fankulewski in to control the position. Fankulewski won't allow Green to get back to his feet. Green keeping moving, preventing Fankulewski from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green pulls Fankulewski in close to prevent any damage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1# Fankulewski has momentary wrist control but Green slips an elbow through the middle. Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Green working some strikes from top position. Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Fankulewski is trying to keep Green in close.
Fankulewski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Green connects with a couple of short punches. Green is in close to Fankulewski 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Green makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2# Green sitting in guard, not really doing much. Green lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Green stands up over Fankulewski , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Green postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fankulewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Green working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Green really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Green not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Green lands a couple of elbows. Green postures up in Fankulewski 's guard and throws a big left but Fankulewski blocks it. Green lands a couple of elbows. Fankulewski working a defensive guard here.
Fankulewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3# Green postures up and lands a big shot to Fankulewski 's brow. Green has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Green lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Green chips away with some ground and pound. Fankulewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Green throwing strikes from guard but Fankulewski blocks nicely. Green chips away with some ground and pound. Green sitting in guard, not really doing much. Green has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Green working some strikes from top position. Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fankulewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4# Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Fankulewski trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Green lands a couple of elbows. Green scoring with punches to the head and body. Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Fankulewski looks winded! Green postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Green stays in close to Fankulewski 's body and controls the position. Fankulewski has momentary wrist control but Green slips an elbow through the middle. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Green lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Green makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Green is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Green slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Green dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL# Green closes the distance and pushes Fankulewski back into the cage.#TD2# Fankulewski jumps guard.
Green working some strikes from top position. Green lands a couple of digs. Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Green postures up and lands a big shot to Fankulewski 's brow. Green not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Green lands a couple of digs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Green stands up from Fankulewski 's guard - Green perhaps looking for a knockout. Green tries to clinch there but Fankulewski circles away.
#CL# Green takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Fankulewski pulls guard successfully.
#T1# Green is in close to Fankulewski 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Fankulewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Fankulewski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fankulewski is breathing heavily. Green connects with a couple of short punches. Fankulewski is trying to control the position but Green postures up. Green makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Green with a nice head shot there. Green keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fankulewski 's head. Fankulewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Green's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Green scoring with punches to the head and body. Green with a nice head shot there. Green landing some decent shots from guard. Green connects with a couple of short punches.#T2# Green keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fankulewski 's head. Green lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Green slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Green lands a couple of elbows. Green slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Green distracts Fankulewski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Green not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3# Green not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Green distracts Fankulewski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Green is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Green lands a couple of decent looking shots. Green makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Green lands a couple of elbows. Green makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Green's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Green postures up and lands a big shot to Fankulewski 's brow. Green stands up over Fankulewski , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Green scoring with some ground and pound. Fankulewski has momentary wrist control but Green slips an elbow through the middle. Green is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4# Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Fankulewski has momentary wrist control but Green slips an elbow through the middle. Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Green is working Fankulewski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Green postures up and lands a big shot to Fankulewski 's brow. Green postures up and lands a big shot to Fankulewski 's brow. Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Green stands up over Fankulewski , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Green lands a couple of elbows. Green stays in close to Fankulewski 's body and controls the position. Green working some strikes from top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Green postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Green is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Green dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Fankulewski tries a low kick but Green avoids it.#CL# Green takes the fight into the clinch. Fankulewski is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD# Green lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fankulewski can do to turn this around? Green working Fankulewski over with strikes. Green slips a nice elbow through Fankulewski 's hands, connecting with Fankulewski 's forehead. Green looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green lands strikes from half guard. Green working over Fankulewski with some ground and pound. Fankulewski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ground and pound from Green. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Green connects with a nice short shot to Fankulewski 's temple. Green looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1# Green missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Fankulewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Green lands strikes from half guard. Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Green working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russel Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Green lands a nice short elbow. Green landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Green controlling the pace. Green working the head and body with strikes. Green working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2# Ground and pound from Green. Green working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Fankulewski trying to control from the bottom.
Green winds up and cracks Fankulewski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Green scoring with strikes to the body and head. Green takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# Green seems to be working for a kimura but Fankulewski defends the submission attempt. Nice strikes from Green there. Green working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Green is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Green lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Green is controlling the pace.
#T3# Green is nestled in close to Fankulewski , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Green is nestled in close to Fankulewski , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Green controlling the pace. Ground and pound from Green. Green stalling. Green is nestled in close to Fankulewski , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Green scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Green looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fankulewski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4# Green is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Green is taking a breather. Fankulewski 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. Green landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Fankulewski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Green scores with a couple of nice shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ground and pound from Green. Lukasz Fankulewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Russel Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Green working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Green keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Russel Green showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Green!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2016 |
#R1# Fankulewski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calderon tries to clinch there but Fankulewski circles away.
A low kick from Fankulewski misses #TD# and Calderon counters with a single leg into guard. Fankulewski didn't expect that. #ES2# Fankulewski pushes Calderon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Fankulewski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fankulewski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Calderon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fankulewski pulls his head out easily. Fankulewski is thwarting Calderon's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Fankulewski seems to be looking for submissions.
Calderon wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB# Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES# Calderon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fankulewski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Calderon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD# Calderon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Calderon stopping the sweep attempt from Fankulewski . Fankulewski is adopting a defensive guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Let's hope that Fankulewski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# Calderon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fankulewski controlling Calderon's posture. Fankulewski tries to land a sweep but no joy. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Fankulewski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Fankulewski dives in and scores a takedown into Calderon's guard.#T3# Calderon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fankulewski 's guard. #REVR##SU# Calderon gets to his feet - Fankulewski follows without any prompting. #TD2# Fankulewski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Calderon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Fankulewski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calderon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Calderon trying to hold on to Fankulewski 's head to control him but Fankulewski postures up.
Fankulewski working over Calderon with some ground and pound. Calderon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4# Fankulewski wants to pass the guard but Calderon is defending well. Calderon is pressing down on Fankulewski 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fankulewski prevents Calderon from getting back to his feet. Calderon is trying to control the position but Fankulewski postures up. Calderon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fankulewski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Calderon is breathing heavily. Fankulewski is looking to take a break and control but Calderon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fankulewski winds up and cracks Calderon with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Fankulewski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Fankulewski stalling. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Fankulewski dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Fankulewski connects with a body shot.#TD# Calderon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2# Fankulewski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2# Fankulewski dives in and scores a takedown into Calderon's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Fankulewski preventing the sweep. Calderon is working hard here to advance position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fankulewski advances to half guard. #T1# Fankulewski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Fankulewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Calderon wants to improve his position but Fankulewski is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fankulewski connects with a nice short shot to Calderon's temple. #SUB2# Fankulewski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calderon is just riding it out for now. Fankulewski eventually gives up the hold. Calderon wants to get back to full guard but Fankulewski has mounted him! Fankulewski content just to control the position here. #T2# Fankulewski lands a nice shot to the head. Calderon tries to lock up and control but Fankulewski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Fankulewski controlling the pace for now. Calderon tries to get back to half guard but can't. Calderon manages to regain half guard. Good work. Ground and pound from Fankulewski . Fankulewski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fankulewski content to control rather than advance. Lukasz Fankulewski has got the better of the ground game so far. Fankulewski working the head and body with strikes. #T3# Calderon is trying to control but Fankulewski passes into side control!
Calderon wants to get back to his feet but Fankulewski is dominant here and he's now got Calderon's back! Fankulewski is punishing Calderon with strikes - can he finish him?! Calderon can't escape the position.
#SUB2# Fankulewski working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Calderon is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Fankulewski has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Calderon taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lukasz Fankulewski !
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