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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Vakhula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Vakhula shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moore manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vakhula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vakhula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Vakhula from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vakhula is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Moore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vakhula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vakhula sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Moore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vakhula sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vakhula cracks Moore with a solid left hand.
Moore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vakhula controls the pace.#SUB#
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vakhula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vakhula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vakhula controls the pace.
Let's hope that Vakhula 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.
Vakhula works over Moore with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vakhula defends it easily.
Vakhula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Vakhula 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Moore gets caught flat footed, as Vakhula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Vakhula wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Vakhula scoring with some ground and pound.
Vakhula trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakhula is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#ES#
Moore manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Vakhula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Vakhula tries for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Vakhula will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Vakhula shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vakhula showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Moore kicks Vakhula off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vakhula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhula is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Moore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vakhula to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Moore has his feet on Vakhula's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Moore closes the distance but Vakhula moves to the side
and Vakhula counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at Vakhula to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Vakhula scores with a takedown into Moore's guard.#SUB#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vakhula is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Vakhula 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.
Moore trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vakhula is aware though and is defending well.
Vakhula stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position.
Vakhula working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Moore looking for a guillotine here but Vakhula defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vakhula landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Vakhula 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.
Vakhula landing some decent shots from guard.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Vakhula from controlling successfully.
Vakhula stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position. #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.
Vakhula connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vakhula defends it easily.
Vakhula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vakhula defends it easily.
Vakhula controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Vakhula manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moore on his heels. He'll look to pass Moore's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Vakhula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vakhula darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vakhula is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moore!
Vakhula controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Vakhula.
Moore flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Moore is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vakhula trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Moore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Vakhula gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vakhula postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moore looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#
Moore is rocked!
Moore wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Oh Moore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vakhula just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vakhula has Moore flattened out and is raining down punches.
Moore is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vakhula.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakhula is continuing to stall.
Moore trying to control the position but Vakhula manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Vakhula tightening his grip on Moore, looking for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2##SUB2#
Vakhula has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Moore seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore is really stuck here.
Moore trying to control the hands but Vakhula won't let him. #SUB2#
Moore showing good submission defense here.
Moore rolls, trying to escape but Vakhula keeps control of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakhula has good solid back control here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Moore wants to control his opponent's hands but Vakhula gets his hands free. #T3##SUB2#
Vakhula working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Vakhula looking for the choke but no joy.
Moore can't escape the position.
Vakhula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vakhula is riding his opponent, not letting Moore buck him off. #SUB2#
Moore is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Moore tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Moore defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vakhula's arms.
Moore prevents Vakhula from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Moore'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.
Vakhula gets his hands free as Moore looks to control.
Emilio Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Vakhula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vakhula is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vakhula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vakhula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Igor Vakhula!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Tsukerman breaks the clinch.
Tsukerman throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hendrix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tsukerman won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Hendrix are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tsukerman gets back to half guard.
Tsukerman is looking for a sweep. Hendrix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendrix lands a nice short elbow.
Hendrix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendrix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsukerman pushes Hendrix off looking to stand but Hendrix dives back in and keeps control.
Hendrix 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.
Hendrix stops Tsukerman from getting back to his feet.
Hendrix missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Hendrix 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. Tsukerman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hendrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Hendrix!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Malyanov. Malyanov maintains the clinch.
Torres being controlled against the cage.
Torres really is a fat lump.#TD#
Torres gets control of Malyanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Torres will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Torres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malyanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Malyanov stands up from Torres's guard - Malyanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Malyanov closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Malyanov successfully pulls guard.
Malyanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Malyanov.
Torres is fighting to break Malyanov's control of his arms but Malyanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Malyanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres passes Malyanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torres controlling the pace.
Torres working over Malyanov with some ground and pound. Malyanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Torres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torres seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Torres is keen to just control but Malyanov is a slippery customer.
Torres is taking a breather. Malyanov 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.
Malyanov pushes Torres off looking to stand but Torres dives back in and keeps control.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malyanov wants to get back to full guard.
Malyanov is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Malyanov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torres lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Torres lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Torres in particular looking to stall.
Torres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malyanov defending well though. #SU#
Torres decides to stand up. #CL2#
Malyanov has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Torres can't break the clinch.
Torres tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malyanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torres jumps guard but Malyanov stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malyanov trying to land knees to the body.
Torres tries to pull guard but Malyanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Torres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Torres breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Malyanov closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.#BC2#
Malyanov breaks from the clinch.
Malyanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres tries to counter with a takedown but Malyanov is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Malyanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malyanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Torres gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malyanov pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres wants to improve his position but Malyanov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Malyanov will probably get the nod.
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#
Malyanov throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range. #TD2#
Malyanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Torres sprawls well initially but Malyanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Malyanov trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malyanov won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malyanov 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. #SUB#
Torres has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Malyanov 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 Torres.#T1#
Torres tries to buck Malyanov off but Malyanov is having none of it.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Malyanov wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres tries to buck Malyanov off but Malyanov is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malyanov cracks Torres with a big right hand but Torres just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Torres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Malyanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Malyanov off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres struggling to land strikes to the head as Malyanov covers up.
Malyanov trying to control the hands but Torres breaks the grip.
Torres is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Torres go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#ES2#
Malyanov is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T3#
Malyanov misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Torres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Malyanov pushes Torres off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dee Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Malyanov shoots in and bounces Torres off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Torres being controlled here, momentarily.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malyanov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torres postures up in Malyanov's guard and throws a big left but Malyanov blocks it.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malyanov looking to control but Torres passes into half guard.
Malyanov tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Torres seems content to control.
Malyanov trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Malyanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Malyanov clinches. #BC#
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Malyanov clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.
Torres jumps guard but Malyanov stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Torres pulls Malyanov into guard.
Malyanov trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malyanov's guard. #REVR#
Malyanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Malyanov, not yet.
Malyanov pulls Torres in to control the position. #T1#
Torres preventing the sweep.
Malyanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Malyanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Torres dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Malyanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Malyanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres! #REVR#
Malyanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torres in side control lands a decent elbow.
Torres scoring with punches from side control.
Malyanov is not content to let Torres control the position. #T2#
Torres controlling from side mount.
Torres lands some shots froms side control.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malyanov keeps working.
Malyanov struggling a bit here.
Malyanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Torres working the ground and pound from side control.
Malyanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Torres working the body and head with strikes.
Malyanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Malyanov is looking to escape.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Malyanov is working away.
Malyanov trying to control here.
#T4#
Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Torres trying to control the action but Malyanov is working from the bottom.
Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torres slips a nice elbow through Malyanov's hands, connecting with Malyanov's forehead.
Dee Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Malyanov 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.
Torres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dee Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malyanov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Malyanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Vakhula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kevolle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vakhula scrambles back to his feet.
Vakhula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vakhula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kevolle.
Vakhula is looking for a counter combo.
Kevolle sizes up Vakhula with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Kevolle.
A swing and a miss from Kevolle.
Kevolle scores with a nice strike.
Kevolle throws a jab when Vakhula was well out of range.
Vakhula went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kevolle misses with a series of wild punches.
Kevolle throws a hook to the side of Vakhula's head but Vakhula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vakhula throws a big counter combination but Kevolle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kevolle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Kevolle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vakhula looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vakhula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kevolle.
Vakhula takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kevolle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vakhula has time to react.
Kevolle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vakhula. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Kevolle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vakhula doesn't seem phased though.
Kevolle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kevolle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vakhula.
Kevolle misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Vakhula moves into the clinch.
Kevolle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kevolle wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Vakhula jumps into guard, dragging Kevolle to the mat.
#SUB#
Kevolle throws a sloppy strike and Vakhula has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kevolle is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Vakhula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Vakhula!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Tsukerman drops Adams with a beautiful combination! Adams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tsukerman is looking for the KO!
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Adams gets a double leg takedown into Tsukerman's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsukerman is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea.
Adams wants to control from the top but Tsukerman keeps moving. #SUB#
Tsukerman is looking for a triangle but Adams pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Tsukerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Adams wants to control from the top but Tsukerman keeps moving.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tsukerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Adams stays in close to Tsukerman's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Adams stands up from Tsukerman's guard - Adams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Adams works over Tsukerman's head and body with a nice combination.
Alexander Tsukerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tsukerman gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adams won't allow Tsukerman to sweep him here.
Tsukerman is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tsukerman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Tsukerman in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Tsukerman stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Tsukerman wants to stand but Adams has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES2#
Adams scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Adams clinches.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Tsukerman keeps him there for the moment.
Tsukerman is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.#T3#
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Tsukerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Adams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Tsukerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams works to advance to full mount. Tsukerman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Adams seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tsukerman is holding on tight.
Tsukerman is looking to improve his position but Adams isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Adams looking to secure an arm triangle but Tsukerman defends it well. #SUB2#
Adams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Adams wants to take his opponent's back but Tsukerman doesn't allow it.
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Adams controlling from the full mount.
Adams seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tsukerman is holding on tight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams trying to control but Tsukerman is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Adams has hold of Tsukerman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tsukerman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Adams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tsukerman misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Adams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tsukerman!
Adams working the ground and pound.
Adams prevents Tsukerman from escaping the position.#SU2#
Adams decides to stand back up. Adams steps back and let's Tsukerman get back to his feet.#CL#
Tsukerman moves into the clinch.
Tsukerman jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Tsukerman breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsukerman tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
#TD2#
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsukerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsukerman's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Adams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tsukerman looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsukerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams with the counter takedown but Tsukerman avoids it easily.
Tsukerman tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it. #TD2#
Adams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tsukerman sprawls well initially but Adams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tsukerman is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Adams wants to work for an arm triangle but Tsukerman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.#T2##SUB#
Tsukerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Adams trying to control from half guard but Tsukerman is working away.
Tsukerman won't allow Adams to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Adams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tsukerman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsukerman defends it well. #T3#
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Adams there.
Adams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Adams working for a submission but Tsukerman is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Adams working Tsukerman over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Adams goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tsukerman is on top in guard.
Tsukerman won't allow Adams to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsukerman defends it easily.#ES2#
Adams pushes Tsukerman off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Adams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tsukerman quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tsukerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsukerman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Tsukerman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsukerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
Adams checks the leg kick.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsukerman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tsukerman duly obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tsukerman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Adams turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Adams manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Adams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tsukerman, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Adams has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tsukerman!
Tsukerman is desperately trying to improve his position but Adams has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Adams jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tsukerman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tsukerman and Adams has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tsukerman wants to get back to his feet.
Adams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Adams prevents Tsukerman from escaping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Adams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tsukerman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adams working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Adams wants to control but Tsukerman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Adams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Tsukerman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Adams trying to control the position but Tsukerman is working away. #SUB2#
Adams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tsukerman, who protects the arm well.
Tsukerman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adams off and has taken his back!
Adams rolls, trying to escape but Tsukerman keeps control of the position.
Adams staying busy and making it hard for Tsukerman to control. #T4#
Adams is in bad spot here.
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Adams is really stuck here.
Tsukerman avoiding Adams 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams breaks Tsukerman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Alexander Tsukerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams wants to control from the top but Tsukerman keeps moving.
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 Alexander Tsukerman.
I think Adams 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Adams!
Max Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Vakhula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva tries to clinch but Vakhula is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Vakhula shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva tries to clinch but Vakhula is having none of it.
Vakhula is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Silva closes the distance but Vakhula moves to the side
and Vakhula counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva with a jab.
Vakhula shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Vakhula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vakhula moves away.
As Silva backs off Vakhula throws a huge counter combo but Silva manages to avoid it all.
Vakhula tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva is looking to clinch but Vakhula is avoiding it.
Vakhula unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva looks to land a combination but Vakhula avoids it well.
Silva tries to clinch up but Vakhula circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Vakhula throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vakhula.
Mitchel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vakhula.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Vakhula counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Silva pulls Vakhula in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controls Vakhula momentarily but Vakhula frees himself.
Silva wants to stand but Vakhula is controlling the position.
Vakhula 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.
Let's hope that Vakhula 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vakhula wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vakhula counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhula avoids the head kick by Silva.
Vakhula throws a counter combo.
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 Mitchel Silva will probably get the nod.
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#
Vakhula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a right and a left that Vakhula avoids nicely.
Vakhula is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vakhula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vakhula somewhat.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vakhula sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vakhula changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet here but Vakhula is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silva's back.#T1#
Silva trying to control the position but Vakhula manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Vakhula looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Silva fending off the submission attempt from Vakhula.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vakhula's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
#T2##SUB2#
Vakhula has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Vakhula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vakhula's head.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vakhula keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T3#
Vakhula trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva stands up over Vakhula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Vakhula has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Vakhula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Vakhula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Vakhula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Mitchel Silva is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Mitchel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looks to land a combination but Vakhula avoids it well. #TD2#
Vakhula closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vakhula lands in his opponent's guard.
Vakhula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Mitchel Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vakhula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Vakhula is quick to defend against it.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhula swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Vakhula counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchel Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Vakhula pushes him off.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Vakhula moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Vakhula lands a takedown into guard.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Vakhula from controlling successfully. #T2#
Silva is trying to keep Vakhula in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vakhula showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to control the position.
#T3#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Vakhula from controlling successfully.
Vakhula sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vakhula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vakhula is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Vakhula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vakhula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vakhula is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vakhula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Vakhula controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhula is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vakhula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mitchel Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Malyanov looks to land a combination but Sweeney avoids it well.
Malyanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Malyanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sweeney drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malyanov sprawls and moves away.
Malyanov shoots in and drives through. Sweeney sprawls well.#CL2#
Malyanov closes the distance and clinches.
Sweeney tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Sweeney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander Malyanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malyanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sweeney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malyanov thinking.
Geraldo Sweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Malyanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malyanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sweeney counters with a stiff right hand.
Malyanov tries for a takedown but Sweeney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1##TD#
Sweeney gets the takedown into side control.
Malyanov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sweeney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malyanov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sweeney is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malyanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malyanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malyanov is trying to control Sweeney's posture but Sweeney avoids it.
Malyanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sweeney. #T2#
Malyanov tries to improve position but can't.
Sweeney working the strikes but Malyanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Malyanov is trying to maintain the position but Sweeney is very close to passing his half guard.
Sweeney performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Malyanov is looking for a sweep. Sweeney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sweeney is trying to control. Malyanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sweeney seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sweeney is trying to control the action in half guard but Malyanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malyanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3##SUB#
Sweeney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malyanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Malyanov is looking to escape.
Sweeney not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Sweeney is looking for a kimura but Malyanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sweeney to get the leverage.
Malyanov is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sweeney connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sweeney is defended easily by Malyanov.#CL2#
Malyanov forces Sweeney back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Sweeney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malyanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malyanov tries to pull guard but Sweeney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sweeney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Sweeney gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malyanov wants to control but Sweeney is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweeney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malyanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Sweeney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Malyanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sweeney to counter with a crisp jab.
Sweeney misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Sweeney tries to keep at a distance but Malyanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malyanov gets underhooks to prevent Sweeney's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Malyanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malyanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney feints and then cracks Malyanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malyanov down. #TD2#
Malyanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sweeney's guard.#T1#
Malyanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malyanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweeney has his hands on Malyanov's head, controlling the position.
Malyanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sweeney's guard.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Malyanov from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Malyanov stands and steps away. Sweeney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Malyanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Malyanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Sweeney breaks from the clinch.
Malyanov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Sweeney counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sweeney.
Sweeney distracts Malyanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Malyanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sweeney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sweeney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malyanov is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Sweeney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Malyanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Geraldo Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sweeney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sweeney lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Malyanov has an active guard here but Sweeney has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Sweeney is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sweeney trying to control the pace.
Sweeney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Sweeney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malyanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Malyanov is trying to control but Sweeney manages to pass to mount!
Malyanov tries to lock up and control but Sweeney gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Sweeney has hold of Malyanov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Malyanov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sweeney goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Malyanov turns into him and now he's in Sweeney's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Sweeney dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Malyanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sweeney, pushing him back against the cage.
Sweeney tries to break free but Malyanov pushes him back against the cage.
Malyanov stalling against the cage.
Sweeney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Malyanov drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Malyanov working for a triangle but Sweeney defends it easily.
#T1#
Malyanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sweeney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Malyanov working for a triangle but Sweeney defends it easily.
Sweeney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malyanov controls Sweeney momentarily but Sweeney frees himself.
Sweeney distracts Malyanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sweeney works over Malyanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Malyanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malyanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sweeney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malyanov working a defensive guard here.
Sweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malyanov can do to turn this around?
Sweeney with a nice head shot there.
Sweeney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malyanov working a defensive guard but Sweeney passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sweeney is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malyanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sweeney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malyanov sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Malyanov wants to get back to full guard.
Malyanov is looking to control Sweeney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malyanov avoid being mounted?
Sweeney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sweeney winds up and cracks Malyanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malyanov is refusing to be controlled, as Sweeney sits in half guard.
Sweeney slips a nice elbow through Malyanov's hands, connecting with Malyanov's forehead.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sweeney winds up and cracks Malyanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malyanov tries to get to full guard but Sweeney has control of the leg.
Sweeney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sweeney controlling the action here.
Malyanov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Malyanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geraldo Sweeney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sweeney, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geraldo Sweeney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Randolph shoots for a takedown but Vakhula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Randolph backs off Vakhula throws a huge counter combo but Randolph manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Vakhula as Randolph shoots in.#TD2#
Vakhula is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Randolph's half guard.
Vakhula not doing much here.
Vakhula trying to mount his opponent but Randolph defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhula sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph tries to kick Vakhula off but Vakhula keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Randolph won't allow Vakhula to pass to mount.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet.
Randolph misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vakhula is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Vakhula 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Randolph looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Randolph fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dorsey Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vakhula shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Randolph manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2##SUB#
Randolph is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vakhula is aware though and is defending well.
Vakhula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Randolph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Vakhula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Randolph trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Randolph wants to stand and escape but Vakhula is having none of it.
Vakhula trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakhula with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Randolph wants to stand up but Vakhula is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vakhula trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakhula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vakhula is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Vakhula 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.#ES#
Randolph pushes Vakhula off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Randolph shoots in looking for a takedown but Vakhula manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randolph's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randolph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vakhula defends it nicely.
Randolph is breathing heavily.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randolph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vakhula wants to counter the offense by Randolph and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vakhula dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Vakhula closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Randolph's guard.
Vakhula working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Randolph throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vakhula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vakhula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Randolph is rocked!
Vakhula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Randolph is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vakhula's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vakhula is continuing to stall.
Randolph throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Randolph seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB2#
Vakhula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Randolph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vakhula is one step ahead there.
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Vakhula from controlling successfully.
Vakhula sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Vakhula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Randolph being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Randolph is looking for a triangle but Vakhula pushes his legs off easily.
Randolph wants to stand up but Vakhula is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randolph tries for a takedown but Vakhula circles away easily#CL2#
and Vakhula counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vakhula wants to take the fight to the mat but Randolph manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vakhula tries to pull guard but Randolph won't allow it.
#T3#
Randolph has had enough of the clinch but Vakhula keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Vakhula turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vakhula manages to end up in side control.
Randolph is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Randolph is not content to let Vakhula control the position.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Vakhula drags him back down.
Vakhula trying to control the position but Randolph is working away.
Vakhula controls the position from side control.#T4#
Randolph is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vakhula has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vakhula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randolph keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Randolph shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vakhula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Randolph shoots in and gets a takedown into Vakhula's guard.
Igor Vakhula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhula pulls Randolph in close to prevent any damage.
Randolph wants to stand and escape but instead Vakhula has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vakhula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vakhula shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vakhula showed some decent athleticism there.
Randolph wants to get back to full guard.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet.
Vakhula controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Vakhula.
Randolph wants to improve his position but Vakhula is controlling well.
#T1#
Randolph throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vakhula trying to mount his opponent but Randolph defends it.
Vakhula is trying to control the action in half guard but Randolph is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Randolph is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Vakhula shoots in and gets a takedown into Randolph's guard.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Vakhula is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Vakhula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vakhula chips away with some ground and pound.
Randolph throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Randolph wants to stand up but Vakhula is controlling him.
Vakhula sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vakhula trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vakhula's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Randolph shoots in but Vakhula avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vakhula looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3##TD2#
Vakhula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Randolph!
Vakhula tries to advance to mount but can't.
Randolph is looking for a sweep.
Vakhula has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Randolph trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
Vakhula controlling from the full mount.
Randolph is working to get back to half guard.
Randolph trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randolph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dorsey Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Vakhula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randolph is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vakhula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vakhula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vakhula!
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