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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Haynes forces Imus back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Imus pulls Haynes into guard.
Haynes working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Imus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Haynes doesn't defend quickly enough and Imus has managed to lock this one up! Can Haynes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Imus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Imus! Max Imus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1# No joy there for Stiebler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stiebler throws a right hand that Jarvis ducks under and follows up with a left that Jarvis also avoids with ease. It looked like Jarvis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jarvis dodges the punch combination from Stiebler.
Stiebler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jarvis eats them both and turns towards Stiebler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Jarvis moves forwards but Stiebler connects with a nice, crisp jab. Stiebler throws a series of punches but Jarvis avoids them all with ease. Jarvis throws a big counter combination but Stiebler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Stiebler throws a leg kick but Jarvis checks it. A counter left hand to the body from Jarvis misses its target. Stiebler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stiebler looks to land a combination but Jarvis avoids it well. Stiebler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Stiebler throws a right hand that Jarvis ducks under and follows up with a left that Jarvis also avoids with ease. Good leg kick by Stiebler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stiebler misses the shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Stiebler. That's going to slow Jarvis down. #T1# Stiebler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jarvis fails to land the takedown. Phil Stiebler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Jarvis drives through and clinches with Stiebler against the cage.
Stiebler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Stiebler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stiebler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jarvis lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Jarvis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sloppy strikes from Stiebler. Those never looked like landing. Jarvis appears to be looking for a big counter. Phil Stiebler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stiebler throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvis moves out of range easily. Jarvis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Stiebler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarvis. Jarvis is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jarvis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stiebler.
Jarvis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2# Stiebler throws a leg kick that misses. Stiebler thumps Jarvis with a low kick. Stiebler scores with a decent looking hook. Stiebler misses with a two punch combination.
Stiebler lands a front kick. Jarvis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stiebler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stiebler throws a series of punches but Jarvis moves out of range. It appears Jarvis was looking to counter with a kick there. Jarvis checks a low kick from Stiebler. Stiebler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Stiebler misses with a head kick.
Stiebler looks winded! Stiebler misses with the combination.
#T3# Stiebler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarvis. That did some damage!#CL# Jarvis has Stiebler up against the cage in a clinch.
Stiebler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Jarvis breaks from the clinch.
Jarvis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarvis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jarvis tried to counter with a leg kick but Stiebler avoided it. Stiebler scores with a jab to the body. Stiebler throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jarvis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Stiebler misses with a double jab.
It looked like Jarvis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Stiebler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Sloppy strikes from Stiebler. Those never looked like landing. Stiebler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Jarvis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Stiebler looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarvis is just out of range. Stiebler misses with the combination.
Jarvis is looking for a counter combo.#CL# Jarvis moves into range and clinches up with Stiebler.#TD# Jarvis tightens his grip and picks Stiebler up, before dumping him to the ground. Stiebler manages to land in guard. Stiebler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jarvis dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB# Jarvis in side control lands a decent elbow. Jarvis lands some shots froms side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Stiebler tries to escape back to his feet but Jarvis has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Stiebler's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Stiebler is tapping! Jarvis saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Forrest Jarvis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 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.#TD# Avila gets a double leg takedown into Time's guard.#SUB2# Time has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Avila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Time throws his legs up looking for a submission but Avila uses it to pass to side control.
#SU# Avila decides to stand back up. #TD# Time gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Avila to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2# Time looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Avila is defending well. Time quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Avila has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Time celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sleepy Time!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Baker gets a double leg takedown into Filipovic's guard. Filipovic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Baker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2# Baker stands up from Filipovic's guard - Baker perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2# Baker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Filipovic's guard. Baker stays in close to Filipovic's body and controls the position. Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB2# Baker has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Filipovic defend it? Baker steps over the head and cranks it - Filipovic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Baker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1# Stiebler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Danga de danga de dang - Stiebler scores with a four punch combination! A right-left combo lands from Stiebler. No joy there for Stiebler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stiebler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrne swinging wildly here.
Stiebler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byrne's calf. Stiebler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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! Byrne goes for a double leg but Stiebler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stiebler continues to drive forward. Byrne looks winded! A slapping leg kick lands for Stiebler.
Byrne shoots for a double leg takedown but Stiebler sprawls well. He's pushed Byrne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Stiebler throws a one two combo.
Stiebler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Stiebler tries to bum rush Byrne with a series of wild strikes but Byrne uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Byrne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1# Stiebler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Byrne blocks a head kick by Stiebler.
Stiebler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phil Stiebler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stiebler stalks Byrne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Byrne's face. Byrne staggers backwards, shaken. Byrne throws a body punch but Stiebler moves out of range. Stiebler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Stiebler scores with a head kick. Byrne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Stiebler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Byrne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Stiebler lands a two punch combo.
Stiebler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action! Stiebler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A right-left combo lands from Stiebler. Stiebler lands a head kick. Byrne smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Stiebler throws a head kick but Byrne moves out of range.
Byrne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Stiebler jabs Byrne to the body, keeping him at a distance. Stiebler throws a right hand that Byrne ducks under and follows up with a left that Byrne also avoids with ease. Byrne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stiebler with a body shot.#T2# The fighters circling - Byrne throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Byrne dodges the punch combination from Stiebler.
#CL2# Byrne moves into range and clinches up with Stiebler. Stiebler wants to get back to striking at distance but Byrne won't allow it.
Stiebler wants to break free but Byrne has control.
Stiebler can't break the clinch.
Stiebler is trying to force a seperation but Byrne has the dominant position. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Byrne has Stiebler pressed against the cage, preventing Stiebler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3# Byrne keeps control of Stiebler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Byrne pulls guard. #SUB2# Stiebler wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Byrne's closed guard. He's half up but Byrne has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Byrne pivots and extends the arm, Stiebler falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Byrne! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zach Byrne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Avila darts in and clinches Imus up against the cage. Imus tries to pull guard but Avila forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD# Avila has Imus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Avila pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Imus tumbling to the mat - Avila dives into Imus's guard.#SUB2# Imus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Avila escapes and throws Imus's legs to the side, diving into side control! Imus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Imus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Avila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Avila wants to control but Imus is keeping him busy. Avila knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Imus on the ground. Imus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Avila is looking to take a break and control but Imus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Imus trying to control but Avila postures up.
#SUB2# Imus actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2# Imus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Imus looking for submissions off his back. Avila could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Imus is pressing down on Avila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Imus trying to control the position here. Imus working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Avila throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Imus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Avila would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Avila trying to control the position from guard on top but Imus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Avila postures up in Imus's guard and throws a big left but Imus blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Imus keeping moving, preventing Avila from controlling successfully. Imus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Imus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Imus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Avila defends it easily.#T3##SUB2# Imus working for a triangle but Avila defends it easily.
Avila trying to control but Imus is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Imus has his foot on Avila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avila works his way back into a safe position though. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Imus is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2# Imus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Imus drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Imus as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Avila screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Imus! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Max Imus! Max Imus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1# Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Golden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Filipovic. Golden throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Golden's head. Left hook, right uppercut from Filipovic. Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Golden is looking to counter with head kicks. Filipovic staying out of range there. Golden shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense. Golden shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipovic sprawls well. He's pushed Golden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Filipovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golden's hands. Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Filipovic tries to sprawl but Golden drives through with a takedown into half guard. Filipovic is looking to get back to is feet but Golden passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1##SU# Golden decides to stand back up. Filipovic throws a head kick that misses. Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Golden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filipovic to score with a decent uppercut. Filipovic scores with a spinning back kick! Filipovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filipovic wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Golden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Filipovic lands with a nice body kick. Filipovic thuds his shin into the meat of Golden's side. Golden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipovic but Filipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one. Golden avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Golden misses its target. Filipovic delivers a nice body kick.#T2# Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Filipovic misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Filipovic throws a head kick that Golden semi-blocks.
#CUT2# It looks like Marc Golden has been cut. Filipovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Filipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Golden blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Golden wants to clinch. Golden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3# Golden takes a swing at Filipovic's ribcage but misses. Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Filipovic lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Filipovic. Golden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Golden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Filipovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Golden's head. Golden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Filipovic enables Golden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Filipovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Golden is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golden's corner is telling him to maintain position. Golden throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# Golden content to stall in guard here. Golden throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Golden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Golden landing some decent shots from guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marc Golden's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup. Golden lands a high kick!
Golden avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Golden throws the kick towards the body but Filipovic avoids it. Marc Golden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Golden moves out of range.
Golden takes a kick to the side of the head. Filipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Golden. Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golden throws a quick counter kick to the body but Filipovic avoids it. Filipovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golden.
Filipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Golden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Filipovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
And Golden counters with a quick kick to the body but Filipovic blocks it. Golden closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Golden pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1# Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Golden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipovic as he avoids it easily. Golden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Golden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Golden pushes Filipovic up against the cage in a clinch. Golden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Filipovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Golden jumps guard but Filipovic stands there with Golden around his waist. Golden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Golden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Filipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Golden misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic lands a head kick. Golden smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Golden. Golden gets slowly back to his feet. Golden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Golden's head. Golden shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense. Filipovic lands with a slapping head kick. Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Filipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3# Golden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
Golden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A head kick from Filipovic lands but Golden takes it in his stride. A head kick misses from Filipovic. Filipovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Filipovic looks to land a combination but Golden avoids it well. Golden avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Filipovic. Those never looked like landing. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Golden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Filipovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Golden lands some shots froms side control. Golden is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Golden scores with punches from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Marc Golden's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Golden blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
#TD# Golden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Filipovic to the ground. Golden is now in Filipovic's guard.#SU# Golden gets to his feet. Filipovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Golden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Golden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipovic but Filipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one. Golden has a takedown stuffed. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Filipovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Golden. Golden gets slowly back to his feet. Filipovic throws a counter combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Golden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic throws a head kick that Golden semi-blocks.
#T1# Filipovic scores with a head kick.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A punch combination from Filipovic misses. Golden shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Filipovic lands a head kick. Golden smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL# Golden clinches up against the cage. Filipovic tries to break free but Golden pushes him back against the cage. Filipovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Filipovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Golden prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.#TD# Golden manages to pull guard.
Filipovic wants to stand and escape but instead Golden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2# Golden lands a couple of decent looking shots. Golden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filipovic's head. Golden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Filipovic wants to stand up but Golden is controlling him. #T3# Filipovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Golden throwing strikes but missing. Golden throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Golden has gone for a leg lock! Filipovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Golden's guard.#REVB##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. Filipovic tries to stand but Golden is controlling from the bottom. Golden throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. Filipovic wants to get up but he can't break Golden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Golden takes a kick to the side of the head. Golden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A solid body kick from Filipovic. Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Golden. Filipovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Marc Golden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mirko Filipovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Golden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight! Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Filipovic 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD# manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Imus on his heels. He'll look to pass Imus's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2# Imus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Imus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# is posturing up here but Imus has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! tries to roll out but it's too tight and has to tap! Slick submission there by Imus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Imus! During a confident post fight interview, Max Imus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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