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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Spahic tries for a takedown but Ayers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ayers is looking to counter the offense by Spahic and move into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spahic. That's going to slow Ayers down. #TD2#
Spahic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ayers sprawls well initially but Spahic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ayers tries to roll over but Spahic keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayers is pressing down on Spahic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ayers striking off his back but it's not causing Spahic any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spahic wants to control from the top but Ayers keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayers pulls Spahic in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Spahic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ayers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spahic trying to control but Ayers is working from the bottom.
Spahic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Spahic pushes Ayers up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ayers successfully pulls guard.
Ayers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ayers trying to keep a closed guard but Spahic is proving a slippery customer.
Ayers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Ayers controlling the position.
Ayers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ayers wants to improve his position but instead Spahic has moved into half guard.
Spahic tries to pass to full mount but Ayers defends it.
Ayers trying to control but Spahic postures up.
Ayers is looking for a sweep. Spahic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spahic stops Ayers from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Spahic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ayers keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ayers is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spahic tries for a takedown but Ayers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Spahic gets caught napping as Ayers dives in and scores a takedown. Spahic manages to retain guard.
Ayers won't allow Spahic to sweep him here.
Ayers works over Spahic with some ground and pound from guard.
Ayers really is a fat lump.#SU#
Spahic is working an open guard so Ayers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Spahic moves into the clinch successfully.
Ayers fails to pull guard.
#T4##BC2#
Spahic manages to break the clinch.
Spahic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ayers avoids it really well and circles away.
Ayers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Eugene Ayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nedzad Spahic.
Spahic looks winded!#CL2#
Spahic pushes Ayers up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spahic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Ayers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ayers gets tackled into the cage by Spahic. Spahic maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nedzad Spahic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Spahic darts in and clinches Ayers up against the cage.
Ayers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Ayers pulls guard.
Spahic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ayers wants to sweep but no luck.
Ayers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ayers is pulling down on Spahic's head. It's preventing any offense from Spahic, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spahic throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Ayers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spahic trying to control but Ayers is working from the bottom.
Ayers has control of Spahic's left arm, preventing Spahic from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Spahic moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spahic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ayers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ayers taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Ayers.
#TD#
Ayers pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Ayers has control of Spahic's left arm, preventing Spahic from doing any damage.
Ayers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#ES#
Ayers scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Ayers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spahic sprawls well initially but Ayers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ayers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ayers tries to stand but can't do so whilst Spahic controls his leg.
Spahic is looking for a sweep. Ayers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ayers content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ayers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ayers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spahic has hold of Ayers's hands but Ayers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Spahic wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Spahic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spahic is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ayers is trying to work for a kimura but Spahic is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ayers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Ayers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Spahic shoots in for a takedown but Ayers shows good takedown defense.
Spahic shoots in for a takedown but Ayers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Spahic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Spahic. #CUT2#
It looks like Eugene Ayers has been cut.
Spahic is trying to pull guard but Ayers has him pressed against the cage.
Eugene Ayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nedzad Spahic.
Ayers prevents Spahic from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Ayers manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spahic trying to control but Ayers is working from the bottom.
Spahic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ayers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ayers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spahic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spahic trying to control but Ayers is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Ayers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spahic passes into side control.
Ayers tries to escape but Spahic is in control.
Ayers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spahic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ayers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spahic's best efforts.
Ayers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Spahic wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ayers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spahic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spahic's back!#SUB#
Spahic fending off the submission attempt from Ayers.
Ayers doesn't have the hooks in and Spahic manages to turn into his guard.
Ayers wants to get back to his feet but Spahic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ayers is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Spahic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ayers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Spahic is looking to improve his position.
Ayers trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Ayers seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ayers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spahic sees it coming and defends easily.
Spahic is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Ayers. #SUB#
Spahic is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ayers has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ayers pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Spahic is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ayers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Ayers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Juarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nukic.
As Nukic tries to get set, Juarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Nukic manages to avoid the attempt.
Juarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Nukic gets a takedown into half guard.
Nukic is looking to advance position but Juarez won't allow it.
Juarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nukic on the ground.
Juarez is not content to let Nukic control the position.
Juarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nukic trying to pass the guard but Juarez defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukic trying to control from half guard but Juarez is working away.
Juarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Juarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Nukic.
#T1#
Nukic prevents Juarez from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nukic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nukic trying to pass the guard but Juarez defending well.
Juarez is looking for a sweep. Nukic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nukic is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Juarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Juarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Juarez controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Juarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Nukic.
Juarez is trying is best to control the position here.
Nukic prevents Juarez from improving his position.#T3#
Juarez is refusing to be controlled, as Nukic sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nice strikes from Nukic there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juarez won't allow Nukic to pass to mount.
Juarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juarez wants to control the action here but instead Nukic manages to pass to full mount!
Nukic unloading with bombs!
Juarez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nukic gets his hands free as Juarez looks to control.
Juarez tries to escape but Nukic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Juarez trying to control but not successfully.
Juarez is breathing heavily.#T4#
Nukic tries to keep control of the position but Juarez is staying busy.
Juarez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Juarez is covering up but some of the strikes from Nukic are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB2#
Juarez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nukic gets his way!
Juarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muammed Nukic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nukic misses with a body shot.
Nukic fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Nukic has closed the distance and engaged Juarez in a clinch.
Juarez is trying to break the clinch but Nukic has him pressed against the cage.
Nukic taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Juarez smiles and moves away.
Nukic shoots in and drives through. Juarez sprawls well.
Eugenio Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muammed Nukic.#CL2#
Nukic moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##BC#
Juarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juarez stuffs the takedown.
Juarez really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Nukic gets a double leg takedown into Juarez's guard.
Nukic is breathing heavily.
Juarez wants to get back to his feet but Nukic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nukic wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving. #SUB#
Juarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nukic is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Juarez looking for subs off his back but Nukic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nukic prevents Juarez from improving his position.
Juarez is looking to escape.
Nukic is trying to control. Juarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juarez wants to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nukic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nukic is thwarting Juarez's attempts to control the position.
Juarez is trying to control but Nukic manages to pass to mount!
Nukic controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Juarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Nukic.
Juarez tries to improve his position but instead Nukic has taken his back! #SUB2#
Nukic looking for the choke from the back.
Juarez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nukic.
#SUB2#
Juarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nukic's arms.
Juarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Juarez right now.
#T4#
Good control from Nukic.#SUB2#
Juarez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Juarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nukic.
Nukic has the hooks in. Juarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muammed Nukic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Nukic misses.
Nukic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nukic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Nukic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Juarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Nukic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nukic wants to stall.
#BC#
Juarez breaks from the clinch.
Muammed Nukic 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.#CL2#
Nukic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Juarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nukic darts in and clinches Juarez up against the cage.#T1#
Nukic jumps guard but Juarez stands there with Nukic around his waist. Nukic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nukic tries to pull guard but Juarez won't allow it.
Eugenio Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muammed Nukic.
Juarez tries to pull guard but Nukic won't allow it.
Nukic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Juarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Nukic to work.
Nukic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Nukic has hold of one of Juarez's legs. Juarez is fighting the takedown attempt but Nukic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nukic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nukic wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving. #T2#
Juarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nukic won't allow Juarez to sweep him here.
Nukic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juarez wants to sweep here but Nukic controlling him for the moment.
Juarez pulls Nukic in close to his closed guard and prevents Nukic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Muammed Nukic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nukic has passed into side control.
Juarez looking for a sweep but Nukic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Juarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Nukic scoring with strikes but Juarez is staying in there.
Juarez is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Juarez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nukic.
Juarez wants to control but Nukic is having none of it.
Juarez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nukic controlling the pace for now.
Juarez tries to lock up and control but Nukic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Nukic working for a guillotine from mount but Juarez is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Juarez wants to control but Nukic is having none of it.
Juarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Nukic has a good base and remains in mount.
Nukic tries to control but Juarez wriggling away.
Juarez is trying to escape the mount.
Nukic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juarez is looking to escape.
Nukic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Eugenio Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muammed Nukic 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.#SUB2#
Nukic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Juarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muammed Nukic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nukic 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muammed Nukic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Emerson blocks a head kick by Bajrovic.
Bajrovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emerson tries to avoid it but Bajrovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emerson to the ground. Emerson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emerson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emerson throws a hook but Bajrovic blocks it.
Emerson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Adnan Bajrovic has been cut.#CL2#
Bajrovic pushes Emerson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bajrovic breaks the clinch.
Bajrovic has a takedown stuffed.
Emerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajrovic closes the distance and clinches up with Emerson, looking for a takedown. Bajrovic pushes Emerson against the cage but Emerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emerson tries to counter with a takedown but Bajrovic is quick to defend against it.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adnan Bajrovic.
Bajrovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emerson tries to counter with a takedown but Bajrovic is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Bajrovic has closed the distance and engaged Emerson in a clinch.
#T1#
Bajrovic fails to pull guard.
Bajrovic is trying to pull guard but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Emerson manages to break the clinch.
Bajrovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Emerson.
Bajrovic avoids the head kick by Emerson.
Emerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bajrovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emerson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bajrovic just manages to avoid it.
Bajrovic shoots in but Emerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Emerson enables Bajrovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Emerson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Emerson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bajrovic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bajrovic being controlled against the cage.
Bajrovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bajrovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bajrovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bajrovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bajrovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Bajrovic letting Emerson take a breather here.
Bajrovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emerson up against the cage.
Emerson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emerson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bajrovic after a bit of a struggle.
Emerson is trying to maintain a safe position but Bajrovic gets an underhook and turns Emerson into the cage.
Emerson can't break the clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bajrovic lands a body shot.
Bajrovic is struggling to control the position.
Bajrovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bajrovic.
Bajrovic is trying to pull guard but Emerson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Emerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emerson tries to circle away but Bajrovic has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bajrovic slows down the pace here.
Emerson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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 Robin Emerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adnan Bajrovic'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#
Emerson leaves Bajrovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bajrovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bajrovic.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adnan Bajrovic.#CL2#
Emerson tries to keep at a distance but Bajrovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajrovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Bajrovic jumps into guard, dragging Emerson to the mat.
#T1#
Bajrovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Bajrovic pushes Emerson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Emerson moves into the clinch.
Bajrovic fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Emerson.
Emerson is pressed up against the cage. Bajrovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emerson down to the mat. Emerson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bajrovic darts in looking for a takedown but Emerson gets double underhooks and turns Bajrovic into the cage.
Bajrovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emerson as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Bajrovic tries for a takedown but Emerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bajrovic is breathing heavily.
Emerson moves in looking to clinch but Bajrovic pushes him off.#CL#
Emerson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bajrovic lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bajrovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bajrovic stalling against the cage.
Bajrovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Bajrovic keeps control of Emerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bajrovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emerson is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Bajrovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bajrovic wants a takedown.
Emerson looking for a takedown.
Emerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC#
Emerson breaks the clinch.
Emerson throws the left hand but Bajrovic avoids the punch easily.
Bajrovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emerson as he avoids it easily.
Emerson throws a big counter combination but Bajrovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Emerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bajrovic is defended easily by Emerson.#CL2#
Bajrovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Robin Emerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adnan Bajrovic'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#
Emerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bajrovic.
Emerson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bajrovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Robin Emerson has been cut.
Bajrovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emerson throws a hook but Bajrovic blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Emerson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bajrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Bajrovic dives in and grabs Emerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emerson pushes down on Bajrovic's head and hops out.
Bajrovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Emerson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adnan Bajrovic.#CL2#
Bajrovic has Emerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bajrovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emerson smiles and moves away.
Robin Emerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emerson misses with a two punch combination.
Robin Emerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bajrovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bajrovic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Emerson closes the distance and pushes Bajrovic back into the cage.
Emerson working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Emerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bajrovic lands a body shot.
Emerson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Emerson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Emerson as Bajrovic shoots in.
Emerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Emerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Bajrovic has managed to clinch.
Emerson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Bajrovic jumps guard but Emerson stands there with Bajrovic around his waist. Bajrovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emerson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bajrovic has him pressed against the cage.
Bajrovic stops a takedown attempt from Emerson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bajrovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Emerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bajrovic stalling in the clinch.
Emerson wants to break free but Bajrovic has control.
#TD2#
Bajrovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Emerson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Emerson is really stuck here.
#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Emerson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bajrovic controlling the positon.
Emerson trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bajrovic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adnan Bajrovic.
I think Emerson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robin Emerson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hodzic clinches with his opponent.
Morrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Hodzic controls his hands.
Hodzic lands a right hand.
Morrow tries to pull guard but Hodzic won't allow it.
Morrow is trying to pull guard but Hodzic has him pressed against the cage.
Hodzic working Morrow over with knees to the body.#TD#
Morrow pulls guard effortlessly.
Hodzic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrow is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hodzic 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.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Hodzic from controlling successfully.
Hodzic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
It looks like Hodzic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SU2#
Hodzic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Hodzic scores with a takedown into Morrow's guard.#ES#
Morrow has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hodzic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hodzic breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hodzic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morrow to the ground. Hodzic is now in Morrow's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow is trying to keep Hodzic in close.
#SUB#
Morrow throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hodzic uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Morrow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hodzic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Hodzic stands up and beckons Morrow to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hodzic as Morrow shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rueben Morrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow is breathing heavily.
Hodzic throws a lazy head kick
and Morrow counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Hodzic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morrow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hodzic is in Morrow's guard.
Morrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrow, not yet.
Hodzic tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrow is retaining full guard.
Hodzic throwing strikes from guard but Morrow blocks nicely.
Morrow being controlled here, momentarily.
Hodzic looking to pass the guard. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hodzic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Hodzic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hodzic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hodzic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Hodzic moves into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hodzic avoiding damage as Morrow throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Hodzic decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrow landing with the ground and pound.
Morrow throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Morrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Hodzic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrow's guard. #REVB#
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Hodzic from controlling successfully.
Morrow wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Velid Hodzic dominated that round.
That's time! Morrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Morrow misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hodzic moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Morrow is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hodzic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Morrow to the mat. Morrow regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Velid Hodzic has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Hodzic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hodzic stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Hodzic moves into the clinch.
Morrow tries to break free but Hodzic pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hodzic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Morrow makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Hodzic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morrow to the mat! Morrow manages to get full guard. #ES#
Morrow is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrow is trying to pull guard but Hodzic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rueben Morrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Hodzic has hold of one of Morrow's legs. Morrow is fighting the takedown attempt but Hodzic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Morrow is looking for a triangle but Hodzic pushes his legs off easily.
Morrow being controlled here, momentarily.
Hodzic throwing strikes but missing.
Hodzic 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. #SU2#
Hodzic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morrow, up you get! #TD2#
Hodzic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morrow tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2##SUB2#
Hodzic looking for a guillotine from mount but Morrow is having none of it.
Morrow is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hodzic wants to control the pace but Morrow is squirming around nicely.
Morrow regains half guard.
Morrow is looking to improve his position.
Morrow manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodzic stays in close to Morrow's body and controls the position. #T3#
Morrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrow is looking to sweep but instead, Hodzic has passed into half guard.
Morrow is trying to stand.
Morrow wants to improve his position but Hodzic is controlling well.
Hodzic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Hodzic stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Hodzic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morrow!#ES#
Morrow sneaks out the side door and pushes Hodzic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hodzic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Hodzic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hodzic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Morrow explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Morrow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Morrow wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Morrow dominated that second round.
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#
Hodzic fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Morrow tries to keep at a distance but Hodzic has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hodzic pulls guard effortlessly.
Morrow postures up.
Morrow won't allow Hodzic to sweep him here.
Morrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Hodzic has wrist control.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow with a nice head shot there.
Hodzic looking for a sweep. Not yet Hodzic, not yet.
Morrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hodzic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morrow throws a big elbow that misses.
Hodzic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Morrow throws an elbow that misses. Hodzic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrow's guard. Nice move by Hodzic!#REVB#
Morrow is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hodzic dives into side control.
#ES#
Morrow explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Hodzic drives through with a takedown into Morrow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hodzic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morrow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hodzic 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.
Morrow has a closed guard, preventing Hodzic from standing up. #T2##ES#
Morrow pushes Hodzic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Morrow gets caught flat footed, as Hodzic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Morrow is working an open guard so Hodzic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morrow. #CL2#
Morrow gets tackled into the cage by Hodzic. Hodzic maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Hodzic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morrow wants to get up but he can't break Hodzic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morrow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hodzic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hodzic striking off his back but it's not causing Morrow any problems.
Morrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hodzic wants to sweep but no luck.
Hodzic keeps trying to improve his position.
Morrow postures up in Hodzic's guard and throws a big left but Hodzic blocks it.
Hodzic wants to stand and escape but Morrow is having none of it. #T4#
Morrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Hodzic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrow defends well.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morrow is in close to Hodzic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hodzic wants to sweep here but Morrow controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hodzic is looking to clinch but Morrow is avoiding it.
#TD#
Morrow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Hodzic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Velid Hodzic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hodzic 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Velid Hodzic!
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