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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Wingar fails with the takedown
and Mendoza counters with a series of strikes. Wingar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mendoza really is a fat lump.
A head kick from Wingar lands but Mendoza takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Adan Mendoza has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Wingar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wingar with a poor takedown
and Mendoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Wingar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mendoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wingar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mendoza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wingar is defending well.#T1##BC2#
Wingar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wingar shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendoza is looking for a counter combo.
Adan Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Srong Wingar.
Wingar shoots in but Mendoza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wingar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wingar or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendoza, which made it look bad.
Mendoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wingar tries for a takedown but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Wingar tries to get set, Mendoza tries to push him back and clinch up but Wingar manages to avoid the attempt.
Wingar looks for the body kick but Mendoza saw that one coming. #T2#
Wingar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendoza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendoza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wingar avoids it.
Wingar looks winded!
Wingar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wingar misses with a takedown
and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wingar throws a solid leg kick but Mendoza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wingar.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Wingar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Wingar has Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendoza stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Wingar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendoza after a bit of a struggle.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow.
Wingar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mendoza to keep the fight standing.
Mendoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Wingar uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mendoza jumps guard and drags Wingar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mendoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wingar is aware though and is defending well.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Wingar tries to pass.
Wingar trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wingar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU2#
Mendoza is working an open guard so Wingar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wingar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendoza's head backwards.
Mendoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wingar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wingar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wingar shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Wingar is having none of it.
Wingar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Mendoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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 Adan Mendoza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adan Mendoza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wingar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wingar throws a series of punches but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy body kick from Wingar
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Wingar throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Mendoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wingar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendoza as he avoids it easily.
Mendoza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Mendoza pushes Wingar up against the cage in a clinch.
Wingar fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wingar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendoza is looking to clinch but Wingar is avoiding it.
Wingar wants to clinch but Mendoza slips to the side
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mendoza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendoza is looking to clinch.
Wingar throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendoza misses its target.#TD#
Wingar gets caught flat footed, as Mendoza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mendoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wingar is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
Wingar is breathing heavily.
Wingar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendoza is one step ahead there.
Wingar is trying to control the position but Mendoza postures up. #T2#
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Wingar keeps moving.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Wingar.
Mendoza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wingar keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Wingar keeps moving. #ES2#
Wingar pushes Mendoza off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wingar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendoza misses its target.
Adan Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Srong Wingar.#T3#
Mendoza shoots and misses
and Wingar counters with a one-two to the body.
Adan Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Srong Wingar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Wingar moves into range and clinches up with Mendoza.
Wingar fails to pull guard.
Wingar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mendoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Wingar has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wingar goes for a takedown attempt but Mendoza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Wingar wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Mendoza leaves Wingar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wingar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendoza defends it nicely.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wingar is defended easily by Mendoza.
Mendoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Srong Wingar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adan Mendoza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mendoza instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Wingar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendoza uses from the top position.
Mendoza wants to stand and escape but instead Wingar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Wingar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Wingar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Wingar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendoza but Mendoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendoza tries to counter with a takedown but Wingar is quick to defend against it.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wingar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wingar.
Wingar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendoza circles away.#T2#
Wingar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wingar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wingar shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendoza tries to sprawl out of it but Wingar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendoza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adan Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Srong Wingar.#CL2#
Wingar clinches with his opponent.
Mendoza looking to throw knees to the head but Wingar is blocking nicely.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wingar just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Wingar pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wingar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mendoza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wingar wants a takedown but no success here.
Wingar avoids a wild elbow strike from Mendoza.
Mendoza tries to work over Wingar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wingar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Wingar has Mendoza pressed against the cage.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2#
Wingar breaks from the clinch.
Wingar fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wingar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendoza pinned against the cage. Mendoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wingar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wingar duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Srong Wingar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wingar 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Srong Wingar!
A relieved looking Srong Wingar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sato or perhaps it was just good defense by More, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Sato shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sato is looking to take a break and control but More is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
More makes his way to full guard. A much better position for More.#SUB#
More has his feet on Sato's thighs here. He's pushed Sato off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sato screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay More!
Our winner, Clay More, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Garda throws a leg kick but Puma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Puma half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garda looks to land a combination but Puma avoids it well.
Puma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garda scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Garda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garda pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Garda breaks the clinch.
Puma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garda.
Puma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garda throws a combination. Puma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garda throws a leg kick #TD#
and Puma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Puma is looking for a kimura but Garda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puma to get the leverage. #SUB#
Puma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Puma is looking for a kimura but Garda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puma to get the leverage.
Garda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Puma 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.
Garda wants to get back to his feet.
Garda trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Puma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Puma prevents Garda from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Puma in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Garda tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Puma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Riando Puma!
A very excited looking Riando Puma 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: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Lionides misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Koravo scores with a takedown into Lionides's guard.
Koravo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koravo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koravo works over Lionides with some ground and pound from guard.
Koravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lionides wants to stand and escape but Koravo is having none of it.
Koravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koravo throwing strikes from guard but Lionides blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lionides wants to stand but Koravo is controlling the position. #T1#
Koravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koravo with a nice head shot there.
Koravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lionides is breathing heavily.
Koravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Koravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koravo cracks Lionides with a solid left hand.
Koravo throwing strikes but missing.
Koravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lionides preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koravo works over Lionides with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Koravo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koravo stands up over Lionides, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lionides's head.
Koravo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lionides might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koravo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koravo postures up and lands a big shot to Lionides's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koravo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koravo is in close to Lionides's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Koravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Koravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lionides is keeping the position for now.
Koravo throwing strikes from guard but Lionides blocks nicely.
Koravo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koravo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koravo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koravo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koravo throwing strikes from guard but Lionides blocks nicely. #T4#
Koravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Koravo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koravo lands a couple of digs.
Koravo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koravo scoring with some ground and pound.
Koravo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koravo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koravo postures up in Lionides's guard and throws a big left but Lionides blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koravo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Koravo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Koravo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan Lionides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lionides misses with a head kick.
Lionides lands a head kick. Koravo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lionides tries a head kick but it misses.
Keke Koravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Koravo with that takedown attempt.
Lionides appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Koravo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lionides's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koravo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lionides keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Koravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koravo throwing shots but Lionides is blocking nicely.
Koravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koravo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koravo working the head and body with strikes.
Koravo winds up and cracks Lionides with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lionides keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koravo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lionides defending well though. #T2#
Lionides is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koravo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koravo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lionides defending well though.
Koravo working Lionides over with strikes.
Lionides blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koravo.
Koravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lionides's head.
Lionides on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koravo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lionides with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lionides has hold of Koravo's hands but Koravo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lionides is trying to stand back up but Koravo is controlling him
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Koravo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Koravo connects with a nice short shot to Lionides's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koravo lands a nice short elbow.
Koravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lionides taking some punishment here, with Koravo in his half guard.
Lionides wants to get back to his feet.
Koravo lands with a punch from half guard.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Nice strikes from Koravo there.
Koravo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lionides's head.
Koravo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koravo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koravo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lionides is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koravo scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lionides's head.
Lionides pushes Koravo off looking to stand but Koravo dives back in and keeps control.
Koravo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Koravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lionides's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koravo shoots for a takedown but Lionides saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koravo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lionides fakes the leg kick and cracks Koravo in the body.
Lionides lands a head kick!
Lionides dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koravo. That did some damage!
Koravo moves out of range of the body kick.
Lionides tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koravo fails to land the takedown.
Ryan Lionides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keke Koravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lionides cracks the inside of Koravo's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Lionides.
Koravo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lionides swivels and escapes.
Lionides is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lionides.
Koravo blocks a head kick by Lionides.
#TD2#
Koravo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koravo lands with a punch from half guard.
Koravo drops an elbow to the side of Lionides's head.
Koravo throws a strike but Lionides avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lionides keeping moving, preventing Koravo from controlling successfully.
Koravo postures up in Lionides's guard and throws a big left but Lionides blocks it.
Koravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Keke Koravo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Koravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lionides is retaining full guard.
Koravo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koravo lands a couple of elbows.
Lionides working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koravo.
Lionides keeping moving, preventing Koravo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Koravo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lionides to the ground. Koravo is now in Lionides's guard.
Lionides is looking to stand back up but Koravo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lionides. #T3##REVR#
Koravo drops an elbow to the side of Lionides's head.
Lionides taking some punishment here, with Koravo in his half guard.
Lionides avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koravo.
Lionides blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koravo.
Lionides is looking to escape.
Koravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koravo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koravo lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Koravo is trying to control. Lionides wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Koravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan Lionides has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keke Koravo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keke Koravo.
I've got Koravo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Koravo!
In defeat, Ryan Lionides stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE WON ITS LIVE ITS BACK TO THE BEGGINING OF THE LINE '.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 730 Round 3
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Stark tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Stark has been cut.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Stark in his tracks for a moment.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark can't break the clinch.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #CUT2#
Michael Stark's cut is getting worse.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Silva lands a vicious elbow to the side of Stark's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Silva tries to finish him with strikes but Stark still seems able to defend himself so Silva steps back and lets Stark get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Silva. Stark falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Silva!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 730 Round 2
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Lothbrok shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Lothbrok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lothbrok misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Lothbrok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lothbrok slips a straight right by Lewis.
Lothbrok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lewis stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Lothbrok has been cut.#TD#
Lothbrok shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lewis's guard.#SU#
Lothbrok decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lewis, up you get!
Lothbrok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lothbrok.
Lewis lands with a right hand.
Lothbrok misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Lothbrok is rocked!
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjorn Lothbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lothbrok drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lewis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lothbrok's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Lewis!
A victorious Dwayne Lewis 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:
QFC Tournament 730 Round 2
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mario.
Mario shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Stark closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Mario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispir Mario. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Stark moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mario is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mario backwards.
Stark jumps guard but Mario stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Mario wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Mario drags the fight down to the ground.
Stark forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mario's head.
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mario has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Mario tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Mario is holding on to half guard well.#T2##SU2#
Stark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mario to stand up. #CL2#
Stark clinches up against the cage.
Stark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mario tries to pull guard but Stark holds him up against the cage and eventually Mario drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mario fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mario tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
#CL2#
Stark drives through and clinches with Mario against the cage.
#T3#
Stark is pushing Mario up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mario is trying to drag Stark to the mat but Stark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mario tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stark smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Mario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Stark manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mario wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Mario pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Mario throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mario stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Stark wriggles free and stands up.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Stark lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Mario sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mario fails with the takedown.
Mario tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mario. #CL2#
Stark rushes Mario and presses him up against the cage.
Mario missing with knees to the body.
Mario is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispir Mario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stark wants the takedown. Mario is fighting it off but Stark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mario's guard against the cage.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Mario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SU2#
Stark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mario, up you get!
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Mario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mario looks to clinch
and Mario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Mario manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mario fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mario.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Mario lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Stark takes the fight into the clinch.
Mario tries to pull guard but Stark won't allow it.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Mario fails to land. #BC2#
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Mario misses with a double jab.
Stark lands with a shot to the body.
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mario defends it nicely.#CL2#
Stark rushes Mario and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Stark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mario prevents it.
Mario tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stark smiles and moves away.
Mario throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mario blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mario's waist but Mario gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Stark clinches.
Mario fails to pull guard.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mario tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark. #CL2#
Stark has Mario up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mario fails to land the takedown.
Mario slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stark moves into range and clinches up with Mario.
A short uppercut from Stark. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Mario's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Mario turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ispir Mario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Stark.#TD2#
Stark decides to pull guard.
Mario won't allow Stark to get back to his feet.
Stark has control of Mario's left arm, preventing Mario from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mario showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mario looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mario has gone for a leg lock! Stark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mario's guard.#REVB#
Stark preventing the sweep. #T3#
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stark thows a huge punch but Mario dodges it nicely.
Stark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mario sprawls well. Mario wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Mario.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Mario counters with a one-two to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark dives in and grabs Mario's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mario pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
Mario drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Michael Stark!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Michael Stark!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Michael Stark!
Michael Stark wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 730 Round 2
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Winchester fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winchester shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winchester ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winchester misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Big Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Winchester.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winchester.
Dean Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva flashes Winchester a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Winchester's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Winchester crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Silva punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Silva!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 730 Round 1
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Lothbrok tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lothbrok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Lothbrok pushes him off.#TD#
Lothbrok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adams did well to prevent Lothbrok getting side control.
Lothbrok is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Adams still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Adams has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lothbrok is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams prevents Lothbrok from escaping the position.#T1#
Adams controlling the position.
Lothbrok can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lothbrok's legs.
You can see the frustration on Lothbrok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lothbrok tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Adams decides to stand back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Adams rushes Lothbrok and presses him up against the cage.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Lothbrok is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adams can't fight it off and eventually Lothbrok manages to take the fight to the floor. Adams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adams wants to hit a switch here but Lothbrok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adams there!
Adams is trying to reverse the position but instead Lothbrok has taken his back - oops!#T3#
I really don't envy Adams right now.
Lothbrok gets his hands free as Adams looks to control.
Adams tries to roll but Lothbrok sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Lothbrok is persistently looking for the submission but Adams is defending it well.
Adams staying busy and making it hard for Lothbrok to control.
What can Adams do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Adams trying to control the action but Lothbrok just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Lothbrok struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Lothbrok looking to break Adams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Adams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lothbrok will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lothbrok gets his hands free as Adams looks to control. #SUB#
Adams showing good submission defense here.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Lothbrok looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams turns into Lothbrok and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams won't allow Lothbrok to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Lothbrok dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lothbrok stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Lothbrok gets the takedown into side control.
Lothbrok in side control, throwing shots but Adams defends.
Lothbrok wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lothbrok just content to control the position.
Adams is not content to let Lothbrok control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Lothbrok avoids the strikes from the bottom by Adams.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Lothbrok looks up at the clock and then as Adams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lothbrok smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lothbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Lothbrok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adams, who protects the arm well.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Lothbrok is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lothbrok's best efforts.#T2##SU#
Lothbrok escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lothbrok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adams's sensitive parts.
Lothbrok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lothbrok avoids it really well and circles away.
Lothbrok thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Lothbrok dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Lothbrok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lothbrok defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrok leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lothbrok counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Dre Adams has been cut.#TD#
Lothbrok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bjorn Lothbrok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lothbrok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Adams struggling a bit here.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lothbrok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lothbrok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Lothbrok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dre Adams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Lothbrok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lothbrok wants it to stay on the feet.
Lothbrok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Lothbrok fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adams sprawls well initially but Lothbrok persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adams misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Adams is controlling Lothbrok's trapped leg to prevent Lothbrok from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams wants to control but Lothbrok passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Lothbrok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lothbrok tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lothbrok working away.#SUB#
Lothbrok swings around for an armbar but Adams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lothbrok's guard.
Lothbrok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lothbrok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lothbrok with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Adams pulls Lothbrok in close to prevent any damage.
Lothbrok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lothbrok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lothbrok postures up.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lothbrok trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adams tries to clinch but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Lothbrok wants to clinch.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lothbrok paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Lothbrok moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Lothbrok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dre Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjorn Lothbrok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Lothbrok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lothbrok 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Bjorn Lothbrok!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Bjorn Lothbrok!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Bjorn Lothbrok!
Bjorn Lothbrok wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Bjorn Lothbrok 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:
QFC Tournament 730 Round 1
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Stark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Smith tries to sprawl but Stark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stark slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Stark content to control rather than advance.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stark. #T1#
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Michael Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alston Smith.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Smith looks to move away, Stark throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely.
Smith looks winded!#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Stark has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stark is defending well.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Stark decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark trying to control the pace. #T4#
Stark is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU#
Stark decides to return to a standing position.
Stark works Smith's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Stark has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Stark pulls Smith into guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Alston Smith has been cut.
Michael Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids the head kick by Stark.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Stark.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
#T1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
Michael Stark is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Stark moves into the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Stark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michael Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alston Smith.#CL#
Stark gets a clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stark.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Stark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stark tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Stark drops back down to his feet.
Smith tries to pull guard but Stark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Smith tries to pull guard but Stark holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith letting Stark take a breather here.#TD#
Stark gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark looking to control.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Stark wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smith 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alston Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Stark rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stark to keep the fight standing.
Smith tries to break free but Stark pushes him back against the cage.
Stark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith tries to stall but Stark uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith tries to stall but Stark uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Stark pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith has Stark pushed against the cage.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stark.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Stark is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
#T2#
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stark takes a step back to recover.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Stark has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Stark lands an uppercut.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Smith shoots for a takedown but Stark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Stark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Stark rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stark after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Stark gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Stark manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Stark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Stark pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Alston Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stark 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Michael Stark!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Michael Stark!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Michael Stark!
Michael Stark wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 730 Round 1
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winchester is defended easily by Griffin.
Winchester has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Griffin as Winchester shoots in.
Robert Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Winchester.
Winchester fails with the takedown
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Winchester looks winded!#TD#
Griffin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winchester has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Griffin stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winchester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a series of strikes. Winchester will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Winchester sprawls well.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winchester looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Winchester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffin cracks Winchester with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Winchester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Winchester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winchester.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Winchester manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Griffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winchester is trying to keep Griffin in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin wants to stand but Winchester is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##ES2#
Winchester is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Winchester just leaning against Griffin, taking a breather. #BC2#
Winchester manages to break the clinch.
Winchester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Winchester gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Winchester throws out a counter right but Griffin avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Winchester keeps it at a distance.
Winchester shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Winchester moves into range and clinches up with Griffin.
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 Robert Griffin 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##TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Winchester throws Griffin to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Winchester has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winchester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffin throws an elbow that misses.
Griffin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winchester is trying to pull guard but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
Winchester tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Winchester manages to break the clinch.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Winchester.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winchester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winchester throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##TD#
Griffin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Winchester quickly recovers to half guard.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
Winchester trying to control from the bottom.
Winchester throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Winchester wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
#SUB#
Griffin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winchester is just riding it out for now. Griffin eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Griffin decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Winchester, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Winchester against the cage but Winchester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winchester fails to land the takedown.
Robert Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Winchester.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Winchester takes the fight into the clinch.
Winchester tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Winchester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Winchester enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Winchester manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Winchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin won't allow Winchester to sweep him here.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
Griffin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Winchester is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
Winchester scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Winchester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Winchester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Winchester darts in and clinches Griffin up against the cage.#TD2#
Winchester manages to pull guard.
Winchester has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Winchester manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Griffin letting Winchester take a breather here.
Griffin wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Winchester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Winchester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin feinted with a counter takedown.
Winchester slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Winchester sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winchester dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Winchester moves out of range easily.
Griffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winchester.
Griffin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winchester sprawls and moves away.
Robert Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Winchester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin tries to counter by clinching up but Winchester breaks away and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winchester throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Griffin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Winchester.#T1#
Winchester fails with the takedown.
Winchester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winchester. #CL2#
Winchester gets a clinch.
Winchester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winchester is pushing Griffin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Winchester keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Griffin is working for takedown but Winchester is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Winchester has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griffin uses from the top position.
Winchester is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Griffin wants to stand but Winchester is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Winchester holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Griffin postures up in Winchester's guard and throws a big left but Winchester blocks it.
Winchester keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Griffin is posturing up here but Winchester has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Griffin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Griffin has to tap! Slick submission there by Winchester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Winchester!
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