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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 755 Round 1
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Back scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Back tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez .
Back misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez .
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Back.
As Back tries to get set, Gomez tries to push him back and clinch up but Back manages to avoid the attempt.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Back, which made it look bad.
Back tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Gomez just leaning against Back, taking a breather.
Back has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Back.
Back is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Back should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Back looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andreas Giolas Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nim Back.
Gomez lands with a slapping head kick.
Gomez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Back misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Back defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Back.
Gomez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Back as he avoids it easily.
Back keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Back throws a counter combo.
Back doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Back, which made it look bad.
Back tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Back lands a nice looking body shot.
Back throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Back is defended easily by Gomez .
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez tries to counter with a takedown but Back is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Back shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gomez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Back on the ground.
Gomez has his hands on Back's head, controlling the position.
Back works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Back trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez , not yet.
Back trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez , not yet.
Back won't allow Gomez to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Andreas Giolas Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gomez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Back tries to clinch up
and Gomez counters with a right hand to the body.
Back scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Back tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Back misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Back tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Gomez shoots in and gets a takedown into Back's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Back working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomez 's head.#T1#
Back would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gomez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Back 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.
Back is breathing heavily.
Gomez pulls Back in to control the position.
Gomez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomez tries to get out of the position.
Gomez continues to stall.
Back trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gomez 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Gomez has his hands on Back's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Back but Back pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Back sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Back appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Giolas Gomez . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Back throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Gomez clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Back jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Back has his foot on Gomez 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
Back controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Back not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Back has his foot on Gomez 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Back has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gomez .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Nim Back seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Gomez closes the distance and pushes Back back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nim Back will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Back lands with a nice combination. Gomez backs away looking to recover.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Back counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Back shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomez as he avoids it easily.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt - Back sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Back leaves Gomez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Giolas Gomez . 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.
Back tries a head kick but it misses.
Back takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gomez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Back looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Gomez kicks Back off and gets back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Back.
Gomez controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Gomez has hold of one of Back's legs. Back is fighting the takedown attempt but Gomez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gomez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomez looking to sit in guard and control but Back gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Back preventing the sweep. #T2#
Back postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Back 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.
Gomez is striking off his back. Back thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Gomez is not content to let Back control the position.#T3#
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Back has control of the leg.
Gomez is not content to let Back control the position.
Gomez is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Back is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomez has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gomez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Back looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES#
Gomez has one foot on Back's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Back but Back pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nim Back.
I think Back has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Nim Back!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Andreas Giolas Gomez !
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Andreas Giolas Gomez !
Andreas Giolas Gomez wins by split decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Boi.
Bic Boi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Boi.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Boi misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Boi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Boi. Those never looked like landing.
Boi misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Simpson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Simpson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Simpson stands up.
Boi shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bic Boi.
Boi misses with a combination
#CL#
and Simpson moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Simpson to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simpson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Boi leaning against his opponent.
Simpson has Boi pushed against the cage.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Simpson.
Simpson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Boi moves into the clinch.
Simpson leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Simpson manages to pull guard.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simpson pulls Boi in close to prevent any damage.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.
Boi trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Simpson wants to stand and escape but Boi is having none of it.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Boi is fighting to break Simpson's control of his arms but Simpson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simpson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#ES#
Simpson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Boi connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Boi shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simpson thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Boi forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Simpson to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Boi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Simpson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boi shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodger Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson leaves Boi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boi gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but Boi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bic Boi.
Boi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boi somewhat.
Simpson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boi off to one side. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson stalling.
Simpson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simpson is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodger Simpson.
Boi throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boi.
#CL2#
Boi pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Simpson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boi up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Simpson.
#BC2#
Boi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boi shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Boi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boi is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Boi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boi can do to turn this around?
Boi jumps guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##TD#
Simpson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boi uses from the top position.
Boi being controlled here momentarily.
Simpson has a closed guard, preventing Boi from standing up.
Simpson wants to stand and escape but Boi is having none of it.
Simpson pulls Boi in to control the position.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson, not yet.
Simpson is pulling down on Boi's head to control his posture.
Simpson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Simpson has gone for a leg lock! Boi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simpson's guard.#REVB##T4#
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Simpson gets to his feet. Boi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Simpson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Boi has one foot on Simpson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boi motions for Simpson to come forward. Boi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Simpson clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Boi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Boi is trying to stall.
Simpson stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Simpson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simpson manages to end up in side control.
Boi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simpson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Simpson stands up and beckons Boi to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boi.
A combination from Boi does no damage.
Boi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boi has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Boi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Boi.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Boi on that attempt.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bic Boi.
Boi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Simpson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simpson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Simpson is chipping away with strikes.
#SU#
Simpson stands up and beckons Boi to his feet. #CL#
Simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
Boi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Simpson pulls guard successfully.
Boi stops Simpson from standing up. #T4#
Boi is fighting to break Simpson's control of his arms but Simpson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simpson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Simpson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simpson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Simpson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Simpson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Illo.#TD#
Cooper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cooper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Illo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Illo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Illo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Cooper is working an open guard so Illo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Illo missing with knees to the body.
Illo has Cooper pressed against the cage, preventing Cooper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Illo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooper is defending well for now.#TD2#
Illo lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Cooper looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Illo has picked Cooper up and slammed him! Cooper can't keep hold of the triangle and Illo manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Illo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Illo looking to control but instead Cooper has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Illo.
Illo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB2#
Illo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cooper sees it coming and defends easily.
Illo is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Cooper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cooper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Illo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Illo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cooper did well to prevent Illo getting side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Illo is looking for a kimura here.
Illo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hopin Illo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cooper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Illo but Illo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopin Illo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cooper enables Illo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cooper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Cooper kicks Illo off and gets to his feet.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Illo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Illo tries to counter with a clinch but Cooper shakes him off and moves away.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Illo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Illo has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cooper's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Illo is trying to trip Cooper. He has hold of a leg but Cooper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Illo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Illo passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Cooper tries to get to full guard but Illo has control of the leg. #T1#
Cooper taking some punishment here, with Illo in his half guard. #SU2#
Illo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Illo.
Cooper attempts a counter takedown but Illo avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Illo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cooper to the mat! Cooper manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Cooper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cooper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Illo uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Illo controls the position.
Illo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Illo works to advance to full mount. Cooper defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
A nice elbow there by Illo.
Cooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Illo on the ground.
Illo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB2#
Cooper defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Illo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Illo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cooper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Illo is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Illo breaks from Cooper's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Illo controlling from mount. #T4#
Cooper gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Illo landing with strikes. #SUB2#
Illo is looking for the choke from the back position but Cooper is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Cooper preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Illo.
Illo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hopin Illo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Illo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Illo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Illo is looking to take a break and control but Cooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Illo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illo lands a few punches from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Illo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Illo tries to advance to mount but Cooper denies him.
Illo moves into full mount!
Illo raining down shots from the mount!
Illo working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Illo controlling from mount.
Cooper is trying to escape the mount.
Illo content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Illo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cooper is on top in guard.
#T3#
Cooper won't allow Illo to sweep him here.
Illo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hopin Illo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Illo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Cooper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Illo passes into side control.
Illo working the ground and pound from side control.#T4##SU2#
Illo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Illo shoots in and bounces Cooper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Illo controls the pace.#SU2#
Illo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
German Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopin Illo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Illo shoots in and bounces Cooper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopin Illo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Illo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hopin Illo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loop misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Loop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Loop is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brown taking a breather.
Loop looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Brown gets through Loop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown gets through Loop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown is working Loop over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Loop up against the cage.
Brown lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown is working Loop over against the cage.
Brown is working Loop over against the cage.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Brown.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Loop tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Loop being controlled against the cage.
Loop takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Loop's head.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Loop's head.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Loop up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown has Loop pushed against the cage.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loop or not. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown is leaning against Loop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Brown is stalling here.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Loop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown is leaning against Loop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Loop takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Brown pushes Loop up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown digs a right hand into Loop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loop's gas tank.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Loop up against the cage.
Brown leaning against his opponent.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown cracks Loop with a nice body shot.
Morris Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loop blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loop backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loop backwards.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loop takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Loop is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Brown.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loop backwards.
Oh Loop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Brown drops Loop with a big knee straight up the middle! Loop is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Brown drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Loop right on the button. Loop goes down! Brown follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Brown gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morris Brown!
Morris Brown really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ON TAP 160Q Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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