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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CCR 56
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1# Abusy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Locke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Locke takes a swing at Abusy's ribcage but misses. Locke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Abusy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Locke works Abusy's body with a nice hook.#CL2# Locke takes the fight into the clinch. Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Locke lands an uppercut. Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abusy backwards. Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Locke. #T1# Abusy takes a shot to the head. #BC# Abusy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from Abusy misses its intended target. Locke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing. Locke throws a combination that misses and Abusy counters with a thumping low kick. No joy there for Locke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Locke!
#CUT2# It looks like Gary Abusy has been cut. Abusy digs a good hook to Locke's body.
Abusy misses with a double jab
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Abusy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Locke's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Locke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abusy throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range. Locke flicks out a counter leg kick but Abusy steps away.#T2# A swing and a miss from Abusy. Abusy throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily. #CL2# Locke rushes Abusy and presses him up against the cage. Good body shot from Locke.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Abusy's ribcage. Abusy let out a lung full of air as it connected. Locke is working Abusy over against the cage.#BC# Abusy breaks from the clinch.
Abusy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Abusy throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it. Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Locke closes the distance and clinches. Locke lands a body shot. A short left from Locke. #T3# Locke stalling in the clinch.
Locke just leaning against Abusy, taking a breather. Locke pushes Abusy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
#BC# Abusy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Locke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abusy momentarily.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abusy was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke. Locke tries to move into range but Abusy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Locke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Abusy throws out a powerful jab. Abusy misses with an uppercut. Abusy wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs. A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC# Abusy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Locke clinches up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke. This has been an exciting period of action! Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Locke digs a right hand underneath Abusy's ribcage. Abusy let out a lung full of air as it connected. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Nice body punch from Locke. Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abusy.#BC# Abusy manages to break the clinch.
Gary Abusy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Locke misses with a low kick. #CL2# Locke closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gary Abusy's cut. That's time! Abusy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Locke drives through and clinches with Abusy against the cage.
#BC# Abusy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A decent looking cross lands there for Locke. Locke misses the shot to the body. Locke moves out of range of the body kick. A head kick by Abusy misses and Locke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. An inside leg kick from Locke misses. #CL2# Locke clinches up against the cage. Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Locke tries a body shot but Abusy blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Locke scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Abusy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abusy looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well. Nice defenses there by Locke.#T1##CL2# Locke rushes Abusy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Locke tries to throw a body punch but Abusy avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage. Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Locke is leaning against Abusy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Locke gets through Abusy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Locke digs a right hand into Abusy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abusy's gas tank. Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abusy backwards. Locke lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut. Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Locke misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Locke lands a body punch in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC# Abusy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Locke walks into a stiff left hand from Abusy. Locke connects with a single shot there. Abusy looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well. Locke misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Locke clinches up with Abusy and pushes him back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Locke. Locke lands a shot to the body. Locke lands a nice uppercut. Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3##BC# Abusy breaks from the clinch.
Gary Abusy is winning the standup battle so far. Abusy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abusy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away. A nice inside leg kick there by Abusy. That's going to slow Locke down. Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2# Locke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Abusy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Locke misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Abusy breaks from the clinch.
Abusy takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses. Abusy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Locke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abusy, pushing him back against the cage. Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abusy backwards. #T4##BC# Abusy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke slips a jab and a cross from Abusy.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Locke rushes Abusy and presses him up against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Locke lands a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Locke. A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke. Locke pushes Abusy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Locke lands a right hand. Locke lands a right hand. Locke lands a shot to the body. Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gary Abusy's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Abusy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Locke throws a head kick that misses. Abusy is looking to counter punch. Donk. Abusy catches Locke right on the button with a cross.#CL2# Locke rushes Abusy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Locke on the inside. Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A bit of stalling here from Locke.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Locke. Locke lands with a right to the head. Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Locke is leaning against Abusy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Locke gets through Abusy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Abusy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Abusy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Locke has closed the distance and engaged Abusy in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke lands a body punch. Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abusy. Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abusy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Abusy takes a shot to the head. A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abusy backwards. #ROC2# Abusy is rocked! A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oh Abusy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Locke misses with a body punch.
Abusy seems to have got his legs back now.#BC# Abusy breaks from the clinch.
Abusy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Locke moves into range and clinches up with Abusy.#BC# Abusy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Locke gets a clinch. Abusy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Locke tries to work over Abusy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Locke scores with a shot to the side of Abusy's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Locke. Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Abusy backwards. Locke unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Abusy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Locke is unloading with more strikes now! Abusy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke! In defeat, Gary Abusy stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back next time!'.
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Event:
HFC 19 Andenowski vs. Vega
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1# Wrestlefuck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wrestlefuck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins. Wrestlefuck digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs. Wrestlefuck lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wrestlefuck with a nice cross. Wrestlefuck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrestlefuck leaves Rollins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Rollins wants to clinch up but Wrestlefuck keeps it at a distance. Wrestlefuck lands with a nice combination. Rollins backs away looking to recover. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins closes the distance but Wrestlefuck moves to the side and Wrestlefuck counters with a one-two to the body. Rollins fails with a takedown attempt. Captain Wrestlefuck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Rollins. Wrestlefuck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wrestlefuck to score with a decent uppercut. Rollins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL# Wrestlefuck closes the distance and clinches. Wrestlefuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. #T1# Wrestlefuck lands with a short shot to the head. Wrestlefuck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wrestlefuck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wrestlefuck scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head. Wrestlefuck lands with a light punch inside. Rollins jumps guard but Wrestlefuck stands there with Rollins around his waist. Rollins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wrestlefuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. #TD2# Rollins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wrestlefuck uses from the top position. Rollins being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# Wrestlefuck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Wrestlefuck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Wrestlefuck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Wrestlefuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wrestlefuck 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. #T3# The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Wrestlefuck has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wrestlefuck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Rollins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wrestlefuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wrestlefuck lands with a good body shot. Wrestlefuck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wrestlefuck. Wrestlefuck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wrestlefuck misses with a double jab.
#CL# Rollins tries to keep at a distance but Wrestlefuck has taken the fight into the clinch. Rollins is trying to pull guard but Wrestlefuck has him pressed against the cage.#T4# Wrestlefuck lands a hook to the side of the head. Wrestlefuck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wrestlefuck working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wrestlefuck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Rollins looks winded! Wrestlefuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wrestlefuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wrestlefuck lands an uppercut. Wrestlefuck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wrestlefuck pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wrestlefuck swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins misses with a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Wrestlefuck dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wrestlefuck connects with a body shot. Wrestlefuck digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs. Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck cracks Rollins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wrestlefuck lands with a shot to the body. Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wrestlefuck to score with a decent uppercut. Wrestlefuck lands with a cross. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Rollins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrestlefuck pinned against the cage. Wrestlefuck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Wrestlefuck scores with a nice head shot. Wrestlefuck is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T1##TD# Wrestlefuck scores with a takedown into Rollins's guard. Wrestlefuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard. Wrestlefuck controlling from the top position. Wrestlefuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard. Wrestlefuck 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. #T2# Wrestlefuck continues to stall.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wrestlefuck to score with a decent uppercut. Rollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Captain Wrestlefuck is winning the standup battle so far. Rollins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrestlefuck pinned against the cage. Wrestlefuck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Captain Wrestlefuck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Rollins. Rollins is breathing heavily.#TD# Wrestlefuck gets a takedown into half guard.#T3# Wrestlefuck looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Rollins trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rollins is trying to maintain the position but Wrestlefuck is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wrestlefuck content to control rather than advance. Rollins is trying to stand back up but Wrestlefuck is controlling him
Wrestlefuck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Wrestlefuck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wrestlefuck misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wrestlefuck tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wrestlefuck to the ground. Wrestlefuck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wrestlefuck lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wrestlefuck connects with a right hand. Rollins shakes it off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Wrestlefuck dominated that second round. That's time! Wrestlefuck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL# Wrestlefuck darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Wrestlefuck scores with a nice short uppercut. Captain Wrestlefuck has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick by Rollins misses and Wrestlefuck counters with a straight right hand. Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Wrestlefuck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A left and a right from Wrestlefuck both land. Nice combination. Wrestlefuck lands a two punch combo.
#TD# Wrestlefuck shoots in and gets a takedown into Rollins's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wrestlefuck stays in close to Rollins's body and controls the position. Rollins keeping full guard, as Wrestlefuck tries to pass. Wrestlefuck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Wrestlefuck controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Wrestlefuck 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. Rollins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Wrestlefuck 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. This is a sustained period of stalling by Wrestlefuck.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wrestlefuck lands with a nice combination. Rollins backs away looking to recover. Rollins walks into a straight right hand from Wrestlefuck. Wrestlefuck tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Rollins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wrestlefuck. Rollins takes one on the button. Wrestlefuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wrestlefuck cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs. Wrestlefuck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wrestlefuck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wrestlefuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around? Wrestlefuck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrestlefuck throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease. Rollins takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL# Wrestlefuck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage. A short left from Wrestlefuck. Wrestlefuck pressing his opponent against the cage. Rollins looking to slow down the pace here.#T3# Wrestlefuck lands with a left to the head. A shot in the inside from Wrestlefuck. Wrestlefuck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollinss head. Rollins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wrestlefuck lands with a right to the head. Wrestlefuck gets through Rollins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wrestlefuck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrestlefuck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rollins jumps guard but Wrestlefuck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Wrestlefuck lands an uppercut.#T4# Wrestlefuck lands a right hand. Wrestlefuck stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rollins takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Wrestlefuck. Wrestlefuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wrestlefuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wrestlefuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wrestlefuck slowing the pace effectively. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrestlefuck. Rollins blocks the elbow strike.
Wrestlefuck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Wrestlefuck. Seth Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Captain Wrestlefuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC# Rollins is rocked! Wrestlefuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Captain Wrestlefuck showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wrestlefuck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Wrestlefuck! Seth Rollins was interviewed post fight and said 'I think it over'.
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Event:
LFC 4
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Zhirkov gets caught napping as Leroy dives in and scores a takedown. Zhirkov manages to retain guard.#SUB2# Zhirkov has an active guard here but Leroy has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Leroy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zhirkov is trying is best to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zhirkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zhirkov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zhirkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Leroy advances to half guard. Zhirkov tries to roll over but Leroy keeps him under control. Leroy tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1# Zhirkov is looking to improve his position.
Zhirkov is still trying to improve position. Still in half guard, Leroy seems content to control. Zhirkov is pressing down on Leroy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Zhirkov pulls Leroy in close to his closed guard and prevents Leroy from doing any damage or advancing position. Leroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhirkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Zhirkov is controlling Leroy's posture. Leroy wants to control from the top but Zhirkov keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Zhirkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD# Leroy gets a takedown into half guard. Zhirkov is trying to get back to full guard. Zhirkov manages to get to full guard.
Zhirkov pulls Leroy in close to prevent any damage. #T3# Zhirkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2# Zhirkov has his foot on Leroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leroy works his way back into a safe position though. Leroy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zhirkov on the ground. Leroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhirkov is retaining full guard. Zhirkov has Leroy pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2# Zhirkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leroy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Zhirkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4# Zhirkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leroy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Zhirkov sitting in guard, not really doing much. Leroy keeping moving, preventing Zhirkov from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zhirkov lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Leroy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Didier Leroy 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# Zhirkov misses with a double jab.
Leroy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Zhirkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD# Leroy dives in and scores a takedown into Zhirkov's guard.#SUB2# Zhirkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zhirkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Leroy wants to control from the top but Zhirkov keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leroy preventing the sweep. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zhirkov is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1# Zhirkov wants to control from the top but Leroy keeps moving. Leroy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Leroy working for a triangle but Zhirkov defends it easily.
Leroy looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroy, not yet. Leroy has momentary wrist control but Zhirkov slips an elbow through the middle. Leroy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhirkov controls the pace. Leroy working a defensive guard but Zhirkov passes into half guard.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Leroy has hold of Zhirkov's hands but Zhirkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2# Zhirkov is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zhirkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Let's hope that Zhirkov 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. Zhirkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3# Zhirkov 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. Leroy wants to get back to full guard. Zhirkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Leroy has given up his back here. Will Zhirkov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Leroy covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Zhirkov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4##SUB2# Zhirkov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Leroy with him. Leroy is trying to defend but Zhirkov has an arm under the chin now! Leroy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasili Zhirkov! A less than humble Vasili Zhirkov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
CCR 53
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1# Abusy swinging wildly here.
Abusy stuffs the takedown. Abusy misses with a wild body shot. Abusy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Abusy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perez takes a step back to recover. Abusy looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range. Perez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abusy is fending him off so far but Perez persists. Nope, Abusy circles away and we're back to standing. It looked like Abusy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Abusy throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Perez scores with a takedown into Abusy's guard. Perez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Perez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abusy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abusy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abusy! #REVR##T1# Perez tries to bench press Abusy off him but Abusy keeps the position. Perez stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Perez is trying to get back to half guard. Abusy wants to stand but Perez has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. Abusy won't allow Perez to sweep him here. Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abusy is aware though and is defending well. Abusy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground. Perez controlling the position. Let's hope that Perez 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. Abusy sitting in guard, not really doing much. Perez controlling Abusy's posture. #T3# Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abusy is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Perez has his foot on Abusy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abusy works his way back into a safe position though. Perez controlling Abusy's posture. Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abusy is one step ahead there. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Perez keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Abusy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Abusy moves into range and connects with a jab. Perez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Perez slips under a jab from Abusy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Abusy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Perez shoots in for a takedown but Abusy shows good takedown defense. Gary Abusy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Perez. Abusy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Abusy dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Abusy cracks Perez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Abusy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around? Abusy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abusy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abusy. Perez blocks the body kick.
Perez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abusy. Perez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abusy. Abusy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Perez shoots in for a takedown but Abusy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abusy stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet. Perez blocks a jab. Gary Abusy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Perez has his takedown stuffed and Abusy counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gary Abusy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Perez.#T1# Abusy tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot. Abusy connects with an inside leg kick. Abusy throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2# and Perez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abusy is defending well for now. Abusy tries to break the clinch but Perez is controlling the position. Perez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abusy prevents it.
Abusy tries to break the clinch but Perez is controlling the position. Perez is working for takedown but Abusy is calmly controlling the position for now. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Perez misses with a body punch.
Abusy stops a takedown attempt from Perez.
#T2# Abusy prevents a body shot from Perez. Perez wants a takedown but no success here.
Abusy is looking to break free of the clinch but Perez has double underhooks. Perez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abusy walks away with a smile on his face. Perez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Abusy throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Abusy sets himself, and Perez steps forward looking for the clinch! Abusy avoids it this time. Abusy connects with an inside leg kick. Perez closes the distance and clinches up with Abusy, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes Abusy against the cage but Abusy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# Perez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Perez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Perez is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Perez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abusy defends it well. #T3# Abusy is looking to escape.#SUB2# Perez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Perez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Perez not landing any meaningful shots this time. Perez is pressing down on Abusy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abusy is holding on for now. #SUB2# Abusy is defending against the submission attempts here by Perez.
#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.#SUB2# Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Abusy defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Perez wants to work for an arm triangle but Abusy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abusy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez. Abusy wants to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Perez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abusy defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Abusy dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abusy. Perez looks for a takedown but Abusy sprawls well. Abusy misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely. Jab, jab by Abusy - just one landing. #TD2# Abusy gets caught flat footed, as Perez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abusy controls Perez momentarily but Perez frees himself. Abusy wants to stand and escape but Perez is having none of it. Perez is pushing down on Abusy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abusy is fighting to maintain full guard but Perez has managed to sneak the leg through. Abusy is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2# Perez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Abusy is defending against the submission attempts here by Perez.
Perez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Perez goes for an armbar but Abusy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Abusy. Abusy wants to stand and escape but instead Perez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2# Perez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Perez drops back looking for a leg! Abusy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abusy manages to kick Perez off! Perez jumps back into Abusy's guard. Abusy keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Perez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Abusy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Perez pushes down on Abusy's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3# Perez is pressing down on Abusy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abusy is holding on for now. Benny Perez has got the better of the ground game so far. Perez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2# Perez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Abusy wants to hold on but Perez pushes him away.#SUB2# Perez is working for a guillotine from mount but Abusy frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2# Perez has control of Abusy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Abusy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Perez avoids the attempt from Abusy to control. Benny Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2# Abusy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Perez. Perez fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2# Perez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Abusy is on top in guard.
Gary Abusy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Abusy wants to stand and escape but instead Perez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Perez wants to pass the guard but Abusy is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Benny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Abusy 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Abusy! A victorious Gary Abusy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 14 Mccarthy vs. Behpour
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Rollins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leg Lock is trying to defend but Rollins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Leg Lock looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Rollins tries to pass to full mount but Leg Lock defends it. Rollins trying to control from half guard but Leg Lock is working away. Rollins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Rollins passes the guard and advances to mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins lands a heavy elbow. Leg Lock's coaches at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Leg Lock is trying to escape the mount.
#T1# Rollins working away from the top, dropping strikes. Leg Lock tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is having none of it. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rollins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is having none of it. Leg Lock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB# Leg Lock looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rollins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Leg Lock is not content to let Rollins control the position.#SUB# Leg Lock actively working from the bottom here. Rollins is looking to take a break and control but Leg Lock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Leg Lock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Rollins wants to take a breather but Leg Lock is having none of it. Leg Lock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rollins slips a nice elbow through Leg Lock's hands, connecting with Leg Lock's forehead. Leg Lock is not content to let Rollins control the position. Leg Lock tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg. #SUB2# Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Leg Lock is defending well.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2# Rollins forces Leg Lock back against the ropes and clinches. Rollins stalling in the clinch.
Leg Lock jumps guard but Rollins stands there with Leg Lock around his waist. Leg Lock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Rollins has Leg Lock pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rollins pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Leg Lock tumbling to the mat - Rollins dives into Leg Lock's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Rollins finds it's way through Leg Lock's defenses. Rollins throws a head kick that Leg Lock semi-blocks.
#CL2# Rollins rushes Leg Lock and presses him up against the ropes. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rollins obliges. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Rollins has Leg Lock pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rollins pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Leg Lock tumbling to the mat - Rollins dives into Leg Lock's guard. Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is working from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB# Leg Lock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rollins chips away with some ground and pound. Seth Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far. Rollins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB# Leg Lock looking for submissions off his back. Rollins is looking to take a break and control but Leg Lock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB# Leg Lock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Rollins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leg Lock manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Rollins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB# Leg Lock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollins defends well. Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is working from the bottom. #SUB# Leg Lock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rollins 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 Leg Lock. Leg Lock tries to bench press Rollins off him but Rollins keeps the position. #T4# Rollins is working Leg Lock over with some ground and pound from side control. Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leg Lock keeps working. #SU2# Rollins stands up. #TD2# Rollins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leg Lock to the ground. Rollins is now in Leg Lock's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Leg Lock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well. Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Leg Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2# Rollins lands a takedown into guard.
#SU2# Rollins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Rollins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Leg Lock gets caught flat footed, as Rollins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rollins scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1# Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Leg Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Rollins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leg Lock to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rollins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leg Lock pulls down on the head and he's put Rollins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wouter Leg Lock! The defeated Seth Rollins had this to say: 'I think it over'.
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Event:
CCR 52
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Schuurman moves into the clinch. Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Gary Abusy has been cut. A knee to the head by Schuurman.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Abusy blocks with his arms.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman has Abusy pressed against the cage, preventing Abusy from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abusy blocks it with crossed arms. Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abusy blocks it with crossed arms. Schuurman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abusy is trying to force a seperation but Schuurman has the dominant position. Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Abusy is blocking nicely.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1# Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abusy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schuurman scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Schuurman.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abusy can't break the clinch.
Schuurman crunches a lovely knee into Abusy's ribcage. Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
Schuurman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Abusy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abusy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abusy blocks it with crossed arms. #T2# Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abusy.
Schuurman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abusy.
Schuurman missing with knees to the body.
Abusy stalling against the cage.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abusy blocks it with crossed arms. This has been an exciting period of action! Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abusy blocks it with crossed arms. Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Abusy is blocking nicely.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abusy is trying to break free. Schuurman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abusy is defending well for now. Schuurman missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Schuurman.
#T3# Abusy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Abusy tries to break the clinch but Schuurman is controlling the position. Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2# Abusy breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Schuurman pushes Abusy up against the cage in a clinch. Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
A knee to the head by Schuurman.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Abusy blocks with his arms.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman missing with knees to the body.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abusy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abusy's efforts to push away.#T4# Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abusy tries to break the clinch but Schuurman is controlling the position. Abusy can't break the clinch.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
Schuurman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abusy.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Abusy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schuurman with a knee to the head.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head. Schuurman is breathing heavily. Schuurman landing knees to the head.
Schuurman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abusy's efforts to push away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Schuurman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gary Abusy's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL# Schuurman moves into the clinch successfully.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Abusy blocks with his arms.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abusy tries to break free but Schuurman pushes him back against the cage. Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head. Abusy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schuurman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abusy is defending well for now. Abusy wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abusy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abusy avoids it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Schuurman trying to land knees to the body.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
#T1# Abusy can't break the clinch.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abusy's face.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abusy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman trying to land knees to the body.
Abusy is trying to break the clinch but Schuurman has him pressed against the cage. Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman missing with knees to the body.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abusy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abusy is trying to force a seperation but Schuurman has the dominant position. Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Schuurman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abusy avoids it. Schuurman keeps control of Abusy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Abusy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
Schuurman has Abusy pressed against the cage, preventing Abusy from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Abusy blocks with his arms.
Abusy tries to break free but Schuurman pushes him back against the cage. Frank Schuurman has scored more points in the clinch so far. Abusy is trying to break the clinch but Schuurman is controlling him. Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abusy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abusy blocks it with crossed arms. #T3# Abusy is trying to break free. Abusy is trying to break the clinch but Schuurman has him pressed against the cage. Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Abusy is blocking nicely.
Schuurman prevents Abusy from breaking the clinch. Abusy is trying to push Schuurman away but Schuurman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Schuurman missing with knees to the body.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Abusy is blocking nicely.
Abusy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schuurman has him pressed against the cage. Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Abusy is blocking nicely.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abusy working hard to break the clinch. Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abusy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4# Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
#BC2# Abusy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abusy throws a one two combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Frank Schuurman has been cut. Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Abusy thinks about the counter body kick.#CL# Schuurman moves into the clinch successfully.
Abusy managing to block the knees to the body from Schuurman.
Abusy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abusy blocks it with crossed arms. Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abusy blocks it with crossed arms. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abusy blocks it with crossed arms. Abusy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schuurman prevents Abusy from breaking the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Schuurman dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Schuurman rushes Abusy and presses him up against the cage. Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Abusy is blocking nicely.
Abusy is trying to break the clinch but Schuurman has him pressed against the cage. Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Abusy blocks with his arms.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Abusy has had enough of the clinch but Schuurman keeps him there for the moment. Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schuurman misses with a knee to the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Abusy is blocking nicely.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abusy blocks it with crossed arms. #T1# Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Abusy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch. Abusy scores with a decent looking hook. Abusy throws a wild body kick that Schuurman sees coming a mile off. Abusy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schuurman. Abusy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schuurman doesn't seem bothered though. Schuurman is looking to clinch but Abusy is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Abusy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Schuurman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abusy can do to turn this around? Schuurman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abusy. Schuurman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A punch combination from Abusy misses. Schuurman tries to clinch but Abusy is having none of it. Abusy tries a quick counter leg kick but Schuurman is wise to it. Schuurman tries to clinch up. Schuurman is looking to clinch but Abusy is avoiding it.
#CL# Schuurman rushes Abusy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Abusy is trying to push Schuurman away but Schuurman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Abusy managing to block the knees to the body from Schuurman.
#T2# Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
Schuurman tries to land knees in the clinch but Abusy avoids the damage to the body. Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abusy looking to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schuurman obliges. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Abusy is trying to break the clinch but Schuurman is controlling him. Schuurman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abusy's efforts to push away. Schuurman trying to land knees to the body.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frank Schuurman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3# Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
Schuurman connects with a knee to the head.
Abusy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abusy blocks it with crossed arms. Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abusy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schuurman obliges. Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Abusy blocks with his arms.
Abusy tries to break free but Schuurman pushes him back against the cage. Gary Abusy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abusy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abusy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abusy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schuurman obliges. Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Abusy blocks it.
Abusy trying to stall but Schuurman improves his position.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head. Schuurman keeps control of Abusy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Frank Schuurman showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schuurman, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Schuurman! Frank Schuurman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Gary Abusy spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back next time!'.
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Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1# Chan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abusy eats them both and turns towards Chan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Chan misses with a straight right. Gary Abusy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chan looks to land a right hand but Abusy moved out of range. Chan moves away from the strike by Abusy. Abusy throws a nice inside leg kick. A swing and a miss from Abusy. Chan throws a nice looking combination but Abusy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. An attempted straight right counter from Abusy misses the target. Nice defenses there by Chan. Abusy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abusy scores with a punch to the head. Chan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Abusy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chan if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action! Chan throws a body punch but Abusy moves out of range. Abusy with a body punch. A glancing blow. Abusy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan throws a counter combo.#T1# Abusy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Abusy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chan. Abusy throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily. Abusy throws a series of punches but Chan moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Chan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A combination from Chan does no damage. A little feinted left hand from Abusy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A slapping body kick lands there for Abusy. Chan drops his hands momentarily and Abusy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A telegraphed right hand from Abusy misses the target. Chan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Abusy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Abusy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chan's hands. Chan looks winded! Abusy misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chan misses the jab. A shot to the body from Chan misses and Abusy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Chan misses the shot to the body. Abusy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Abusy lands a head kick. Chan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Abusy throws out a powerful jab. Abusy slips a jab and a cross from Chan.
Chan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abusy. Chan tries to move into range but Abusy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Abusy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC# Chan is rocked! Abusy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abusy scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Abusy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chan if he has to take too many more of those.
Abusy throws a leg kick which misses Chan's front leg but catches the back leg as Chan tries to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Abusy. That's going to slow Chan down. Abusy scores with a nice strike. Chan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chan there as he acknowledges the shot. We've been informed that Chan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Abusy throws a nice inside leg kick. Abusy lands a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Abusy. Abusy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Abusy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD# Abusy drops Chan with a beautiful combination! Chan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Abusy is looking for the KO! Chan is still on wobbly legs! Can Abusy finish him? Chan throws out a loose jab but Abusy uses good head movement to avoid it. Abusy throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it. Chan seems to have recovered his senses. Abusy keeps Chan at a distance using the push kick. #T4# Abusy cracks Chan with a right hand to the side of the head. Abusy misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Chan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Abusy scores with a sloppy right hand. Chan should have avoided that one. Abusy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Abusy steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Chan is out on his feet! Abusy sets himself and nearly takes Chan's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Abusy! Gary Abusy 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:
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Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Leroy shoots in and gets a takedown into Charles's guard. Charles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leroy is one step ahead there. #SU2# Leroy stands and steps away. Charles gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Charles shoots for a double leg takedown but Leroy sprawls well. He's pushed Charles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Leroy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Charles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Charles tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Charles is working to get back to half guard.
Charles gets back to half guard. Charles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leroy on the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Leroy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charles defends it well. Leroy prevents Charles from improving his position.#T1# Charles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leroy. Leroy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Leroy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Leroy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leroy slows the pace down in half guard. Leroy prevents Charles from improving his position.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Leroy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Leroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Charles defending well though. #SUB2# Leroy seems to be working for a kimura but Charles defends the submission attempt. Well, if Leroy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3##SU2# Leroy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Leroy misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2# Leroy drives through and clinches with Charles against the cage.
Charles looking for a takedown. Leroy controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2# Leroy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD2# Leroy drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB# Charles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leroy defends it easily. Charles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leroy has passed into side control.
#SUB2# Leroy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Charles, who protects the arm well. Charles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leroy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Leroy is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Leroy dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Leroy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2# Leroy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Leroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Leroy looks to move away, Charles throws a big counter combo but Leroy just gets out of the way.#TD# Charles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leroy on his heels. He'll look to pass Leroy's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2# Leroy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Leroy keeps the fight on the outside. Leroy throws a fast counter high kick but Charles manages to duck under it in time.#CL2# Leroy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Leroy successfully pulls guard.
Leroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Leroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Leroy trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Leroy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles defends it easily. Charles preventing the sweep. Charles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Didier Leroy has got the better of the ground game so far. Leroy keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully. Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Leroy keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully. #ES2# Leroy kicks Charles off and gets to his feet. Leroy lands a brutal head kick. Charles looks out on his feet and Leroy throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Didier Leroy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Leroy has Waters up against the cage in a clinch.
Leroy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Waters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leroy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Waters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leroy leaning his opponent against the cage. Waters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leroy smiles and moves away.
Leroy goes for a small jab and connects. Now Leroy goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Waters stumbles back but Leroy runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Waters to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Waters will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Didier Leroy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1# Abusy with a nice cross.#CL2# Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Abusy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Shaw stuns Abusy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Abusy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abusy cracks Shaw with a right hand to the side of the head. Abusy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abusy with a hook. Abusy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC# Shaw is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abusy is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Shaw hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Abusy! A very excited looking Gary Abusy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Abusy scores with the left hand. Ravenson knows he should have avoided that one. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ravenson is defended easily by Abusy. Ravenson misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ravenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Abusy, which made it look bad. Abusy lands a head kick. Ravenson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #KD# Abusy lands a big head kick that sends Ravenson tumbling to the mat! Abusy takes a step backwards and waves Ravenson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Ravenson is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Abusy engages and cracks Ravenson with a massive lead left hook - Ravenson tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Abusy is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Abusy! A very excited looking Gary Abusy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Rollins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rollins lands in his opponent's guard. Rollins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Knight looking for a guillotine here but Rollins defends easily.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rollins defends it easily. Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins slips nicely into half guard. Rollins wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it. Rollins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1# Knight taking some punishment here, with Rollins in his half guard. Knight strikes from the bottom but Rollins passes into mount!
Knight keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rollins wants to control but instead Knight manages to regain half guard. Knight wants to improve his position but Rollins is controlling well.
Knight is trying to stand.
#SUB# Knight actively working from the bottom here.#SU2# Rollins stands up and beckons Knight to join him on the feet. Rollins misses with a double jab.
#T2##TD2# Rollins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Rollins performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily. Knight is breathing heavily. Knight is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Knight is looking to escape. Rollins passes to full mount! This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Rollins working for a guillotine from mount but Knight is in no mood to give up. Rollins content just to control the position here. #T3# Knight tries to reverse the position but Rollins maintains control. Rollins tries to control but Knight wriggling away. Knight is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rollins wants to control the pace but Knight is squirming around nicely. Rollins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knight hang on? Rollins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rollins controlling from mount. Knight is trying to stand but he's just given Rollins his back. Rollins lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Knight.
#T4# Knight prevents Rollins from getting a body triangle. Knight trying to get back to his feet but Rollins is in full control for now. What can Knight do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rollins wants to control but Knight is keeping busy. Rollins doesn't have the hooks in and Knight manages to turn into his guard.
Rollins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Knight 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Rollins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Knight scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rollins manages to mount him!
Rollins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight can't escape the position.
Rollins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Rollins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1# Knight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Rollins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Rollins is breathing heavily. Knight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Knight works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Rollins to get to half guard.
Rollins controlling the pace. #T2##SUB# Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knight with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rollins connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple. Knight wants to get back to his feet. Rollins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Rollins is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Rollins is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB# Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily. Rollins is figuring out what he wants to do next. Knight is looking to improve his position.
Knight wants to get back to full guard but Rollins has passed into side control. Rollins wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Rollins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Knight is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rollins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Rollins looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Rollins trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rollins throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely. Rollins is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Knight shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense. Rollins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judson Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Rollins forces Knight back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Knight shoots in and drives through. Rollins sprawls well.#TD2# Rollins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knight manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Knight wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rollins manages to pass to side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVR# Knight is looking to escape.#SU2# Rollins escapes and gets back to his feet. Nice shot by Rollins. Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Knight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rollins manages to circle out of the way. Rollins cracks the inside of Knight's front leg. #T2##CL2# Rollins drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
#TD2# Rollins successfully pulls guard.
Knight postures up.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. Rollins trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rollins's guard. Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3# Knight stays in close to Rollins's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight. #TD2# Rollins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Rollins trying to control the position but Knight is working away. Knight is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU2# Rollins decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# Rollins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knight was covering up waiting for the punch and Rollins finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4# Rollins forces his way into half guard. Knight is not content to let Rollins control the position. Knight gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. Judson Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Seth Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Seth Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rollins 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Rollins! A determined Seth Rollins didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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