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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Sarutobi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB# Sarutobi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarutobi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Luk looking for a guillotine here but Sarutobi defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Sarutobi drops back looking for a leg! Luk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luk manages to kick Sarutobi off! Sarutobi jumps back into Luk's guard. #SUB# Sarutobi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sarutobi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Luk screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sarutobi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tazuna Sarutobi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1# Luk closes the distance and clinches up with Sarutobi, looking for a takedown. Luk pushes Sarutobi against the cage but Sarutobi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Luk dives in for a single leg takedown but Sarutobi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sarutobi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luk. Luk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sarutobi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Tazuna Sarutobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Dae Luk. Sarutobi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luk. #TD# Sarutobi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU# Sarutobi decides to stand back up. Sarutobi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luk. #TD# Sarutobi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sarutobi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Sarutobi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Luk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tazuna Sarutobi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1# Marciano misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Ortiz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ortiz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ortiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ortiz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ortiz scores with a jab.#ROC# Marciano is rocked! Ortiz closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Marciano out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Ortiz! A relieved looking Miguel Ortiz 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: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1# Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch. Patterson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Harada wants to clinch. Patterson walks into a jab.#CL2# Harada clinches up with Patterson and pushes him back against the cage. Harada working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Harada breaks the clinch.
Harada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Harada fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Patterson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Patterson looks to clinch but Harada throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Patterson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Akira Harada!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1# Juei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Angeloz takes a swing at Juei's ribcage but misses. Angeloz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Angeloz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Angeloz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juei. Juei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC# Juei is rocked!#CL# Angeloz moves into the clinch. Angeloz wants to break free but Juei has control.
Angeloz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juei.
Juei looks winded!#TD# Angeloz gets control of Juei's arms and successfully pulls guard. Angeloz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juei trying to control the position from guard on top but Angeloz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Angeloz wants to stand up but Juei is controlling him. #T1# Angeloz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Angeloz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB# Angeloz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Angeloz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES# Angeloz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Angeloz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juei circles away.#TD# Angeloz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Angeloz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Angeloz not doing much here.
#T2# Angeloz prevents Juei from improving his position. Angeloz controlling the pace. Angeloz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB# Angeloz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juei is just riding it out for now. Angeloz eventually gives up the hold. Juei is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Angeloz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Angeloz scoring with strikes to the body and head. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Angeloz in particular looking to stall. Angeloz winds up and cracks Juei with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Well, if Angeloz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Juei is defending against the submission attempts here by Angeloz.
Juei tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Angeloz tries to pass to full mount but Juei defends it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brug Angeloz dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Juei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Juei moves in looking to clinch but Angeloz pushes him off.#CL2# Angeloz gets tackled into the cage by Juei. Juei maintains the clinch. Juei tries to pull guard but Angeloz forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Angeloz tries to break free but Juei pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Juei manages to break the clinch.
Angeloz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juei circles away. Angeloz shoots in for a double leg but Juei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Juei throws a head kick but Angeloz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Angeloz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juei. No luck with that takedown attempt from Angeloz. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brug Angeloz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Juei is breathing heavily.#T1##TD# Angeloz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Juei was covering up waiting for the punch and Angeloz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB# Angeloz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angeloz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Angeloz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Juei striking off his back but it's not causing Angeloz any problems. Angeloz looking to pass the guard. Angeloz controlling from the top position. #SU# Angeloz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. The fight stays on the outside here - Angeloz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Juei slaps away a takedown attempt from Angeloz, before circling back to the center of the mat. And Juei tries to counter it with a takedown but Angeloz pushes his down on his head and steps out. Angeloz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angeloz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juei throws a counter combo. Angeloz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Juei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Angeloz with a body punch. A glancing blow. Juei shoots for a double leg takedown but Angeloz sprawls well. He's pushed Juei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Angeloz tries to clinch but Juei is having none of it. #T4# Angeloz looks for a takedown but Juei sprawls well. Angeloz fails to land the takedown. Angeloz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Juei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Angeloz misses with a head kick.
Angeloz throws a right hand that Juei ducks under and follows up with a left that Juei also avoids with ease. Juei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Angeloz as he jumps to the side. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Angeloz misses with a few strikes there.
Angeloz lands with a nice body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brug Angeloz dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Juei tries to clinch up and Angeloz counters with a left and a right that stings Juei. Juei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Angeloz avoids it really well and circles away. Angeloz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Juei avoids it really well and circles away. Angeloz sets himself, and Juei steps forward looking for the clinch! Angeloz avoids it this time. Angeloz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juei can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Angeloz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juei circles away. Angeloz fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brug Angeloz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# No luck for Angeloz with that takedown attempt. Angeloz sets himself, and Juei steps forward looking for the clinch! Angeloz avoids it this time. Juei with a lazy takedown attempt and Angeloz counters with a lovely straight right hand! Angeloz throws the kick towards the body but Juei avoids it. Angeloz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Angeloz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juei is fending him off so far but Angeloz persists. Nope, Juei circles away and we're back to standing. Brug Angeloz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Angeloz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Angeloz darts in looking for a takedown but Juei gets double underhooks and turns Angeloz into the cage. #CL2# Juei moves into the clinch. Juei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Angeloz tries for a takedown but Juei manages to get underhooks.
#T2# Juei working Angeloz over with knees to the body. Juei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Angeloz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Angeloz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angeloz tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Angeloz. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Angeloz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A nice side step and Juei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. No luck for Juei with that takedown attempt. Angeloz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juei pinned against the cage. Juei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Angeloz sets himself, and Juei steps forward looking for the clinch! Angeloz avoids it this time.#T3# Juei goes for a double leg but Angeloz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Angeloz continues to drive forward. Angeloz shoots in looking for a takedown. Juei tries to sprawl out of it but Angeloz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Juei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Juei shoots in looking for a takedown but Angeloz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Angeloz looks for a takedown but Juei sprawls well. Nice sprawl there from Juei as Angeloz shoots in. Juei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Angeloz swivels and escapes. Angeloz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Angeloz tries to close the distance and clinch but Juei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4# Angeloz tries to clinch up but Juei circles away and keeps his distance. Angeloz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juei swivels and escapes. Juei shoots in for a double leg but Angeloz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Angeloz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Juei. Juei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Juei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Angeloz defends well and Juei ends up having to push Angeloz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Angeloz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Angeloz has a takedown stuffed. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Juei fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Brug Angeloz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angeloz, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brug Angeloz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Patterson clinches up against the cage. Lester is pushing Patterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Patterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2# Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Patterson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lester is landing a low percentage of strikes. Patterson swinging wildly here.
Lester shoots in for a takedown but Patterson shows good takedown defense. Patterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Patterson looks winded! Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lester circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Lester gets tackled into the cage by Patterson. Patterson maintains the clinch. Patterson scores with a nice hook to the head. Lester goes for a takedown in the clinch but Patterson prevents it.
#BC2# Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL# Lester darts in and clinches Patterson up against the cage. Patterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Patterson throws an elbow but misses. Lester can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaime Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lester blocking some punches.
Lester tries to score a body lock takedown but Patterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Patterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lester.
Lester fails to pull guard.
Lester can't get the takedown.
Patterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2# Lester checks a low kick from Patterson. Patterson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Lester moves into range and clinches up with Patterson. Patterson gets underhooks to prevent Lester's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Patterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Lester closes the distance and clinches. Patterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lester.
Patterson stops a takedown attempt from Lester.
Lester has Patterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lester tries to pull guard but Patterson won't allow it.
#T3# Lester tries for a takedown but Patterson manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Lester closes the distance and clinches. Lester wants a takedown but no success here.
Patterson is pressed up against the cage. Lester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patterson down to the mat. Patterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Patterson lands a jab to the nose. Patterson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Patterson duly obliges. Patterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Patterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2# Patterson forces Lester back against the cage and clinches. 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!#BC# Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Floyd Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Patterson misses with a two punch combination.
Lester tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
Lester tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Lester gets a clinch. #TD# Lester successfully pulls guard.
Lester lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Lester with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Lester drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lester seems to have locked his on tight now - Patterson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lester, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jaime Lester!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagibov is defended easily by Juei.#CL# Juei moves into the clinch. Nagibov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nagibov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Juei just stands there and leans against the cage. Juei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2# Nagibov successfully pulls guard.
#ES2# Nagibov wriggles free and stands up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Juei rushes Nagibov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Juei prevents a body shot from Nagibov. Juei missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nagibov.
Juei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Nagibov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Juei.
Juei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nagibov up against the cage.#TD# Juei pulls guard. Nagibov works over Juei with some ground and pound from guard. Juei is breathing heavily. Nagibov wants to control from the top but Juei keeps moving. Nagibov slips nicely into half guard. Juei is refusing to be controlled, as Nagibov sits in half guard. #T2# Juei regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nagibov. Nagibov stands up over Juei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Juei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagibov is one step ahead there. Nagibov scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nagibov prevents Juei from getting back to his feet. #T3# Nagibov wants to control from the top but Juei keeps moving. Juei looking for a sweep. Not yet Juei, not yet. Nagibov is fighting to break Juei's control of his arms but Juei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Juei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nagibov on the ground. Nagibov is looking to work some ground and pound but Juei has wrist control.#ES# Juei is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nagibov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Nagibov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A frustrated look appears on Nagibov's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nagibov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##TD# Juei has clasped his hands together around Nagibov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Nagibov pushes Juei away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Juei gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Nagibov is looking to reverse the position. A lull in the action here as Juei stalls from top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Juei is working Nagibov over with some ground and pound from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rahib Nagibov will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Juei is looking to clinch. Nagibov goes for a double leg but Juei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juei continues to drive forward. Nagibov lands a nice looking body kick. Juei keeps the fight on the outside. Nagibov doesn't manage to clinch there - Juei circles away.
Juei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagibov is looking for the big counter here. Nagibov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nagibov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagibov somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nagibov is looking to clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nagibov is looking to clinch. Nagibov misses with a head kick.
Nagibov tries to clinch but fails miserably and Juei counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Nagibov tries to clinch up. Nagibov tries to close the distance and clinch but Juei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Juei keeps the fight on the outside. Nagibov tries to close the distance and clinch but Juei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nagibov doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Juei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Vands Juei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahib Nagibov.#TD# Juei manages to pull guard.
Juei is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB# Nagibov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Juei throws up his legs and catches Nagibov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nagibov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Juei! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vands Juei!
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Event:
Bear Brawl 5
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Juei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Juei misses with a double jab.
Juei doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Hart counters by clinching up. Hart can't get the takedown.
#TD# Juei pulls guard successfully.
Juei wants to control but Hart passes easily into half guard.
Juei is looking to improve his position.
Juei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juei gets back to full guard.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SU2# Hart escapes and gets back to his feet. Juei is breathing heavily. Hart darts in looking for a takedown but Juei gets double underhooks and turns Hart into the cage. Juei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Juei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Vands Juei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Juei slaps away a takedown attempt from Hart, before circling back to the center of the mat. Vands Juei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hart. Juei with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Hart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Juei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Juei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hart uses from the top position. Juei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SU2# Hart gets to his feet. Juei looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Juei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. It looked like Juei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hart.#TD2# Hart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hart lands in his opponent's guard. Juei keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass. #SU2# Hart gets to his feet - Juei follows without any prompting. #T3# Juei misses with a takedown and Hart counters with a left to the body. Hart dives in and grabs Juei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juei pushes down on Hart's head and hops out. Hart darts in looking for a takedown but Juei gets double underhooks and turns Hart into the cage. Hart leaves Juei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hart shoots for a takedown but Juei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juei as he jumps to the side. Hart tries a low kick but Juei avoids it.#T4# Juei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juei but Juei pushes him off and we're back to square one. Juei half committed to a counter leg kick. Juei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juei wants it to stay on the feet. Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet. Hart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hart has a takedown stuffed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Hart will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Juei tries for a takedown but Hart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hart is looking to slow Juei down with leg kicks. Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet. Hart thinks about the counter body kick. Vands Juei is winning the standup battle so far. Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juei defends it nicely. Juei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hart circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vands Juei. 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. A low kick from Juei misses #TD2# and Hart counters with a takedown into side control. Hart moves into full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1##SU2# Hart stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Juei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Juei pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hart shoots for a takedown but Juei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Juei stuffs the takedown attempt from Hart. Hart gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2# Hart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juei tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2##SU2# Hart stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2# Juei tries to keep at a distance but Hart has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Hart pulls guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Juei throws a strike but Hart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3# Juei working a defensive guard but Hart passes into half guard.
Hart tries to pass to full mount but Juei defends it. Hart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2# Hart gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juei as he jumps to the side. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Juei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hart tries to counter with a clinch but Juei shakes him off and moves away. Juei dives in for a single leg takedown but Hart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hart shoots in for a double leg but Juei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juei tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juei to the ground. Juei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hart fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Juei appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Juei doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hart counters with a one-two to the body. Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Juei sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A little feinted left hand from Juei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hart goes for a double leg but Juei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juei continues to drive forward. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hart 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. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Juei gets a takedown into half guard. Hart tries to kick Juei off in order to stand up. Juei Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Juei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Juei wants to stand but Hart is controlling his arm. Juei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juei tries to stand but Hart is controlling his head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. You can see the frustration on Hart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Juei working the strikes but Hart uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Juei throws a strike but Hart avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Juei throwing strikes from guard but Hart blocks nicely. Hart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juei's guard. #REVB# Hart looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hart forces his way into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# 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. Hart connects with a nice short shot to Juei's temple. Juei is trying to get back to full guard. Hart works his way into side control. #SU2# Hart has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3# Hart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hart fails in his attempt to clinch. Juei appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Juei shoots for a takedown but Hart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Juei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hart. #TD2# Hart scores with a takedown into Juei's guard. Juei working a defensive guard but Hart passes into half guard.
#T4# Hart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Juei is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hart jumps into side control!#SUB2# Juei is wriggling around trying to escape but Hart has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Juei taps out and Hart picks up the big win! Great work there by Hart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Hart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1# Dixon tries for a takedown but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2# Patterson pushes Dixon up against the cage in a clinch. Dixon blocks the elbow strike.
Patterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2# Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patterson's waist but Patterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side. Dixon tried to score with a low kick but Patterson checks it. Patterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Dixon shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louie Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Patterson rushes Dixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat. Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1# Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dixon wants to clinch up but Patterson keeps it at a distance. Patterson unleashes a big counter combination but Dixon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. An inside leg kick from Dixon misses. Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing. #CL# Dixon clinches. Patterson lands an uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Louie Dixon has been cut. Dixon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Patterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD# Dixon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Patterson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Patterson looks winded! Dixon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# Dixon chips away with some ground and pound. Dixon won't allow Patterson to get back to his feet. Patterson has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle. Patterson is looking to stand up but Dixon isn't so interested in that idea. Dixon scoring with punches to the head and body. Dixon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU# Dixon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Patterson, up you get! #TD# Dixon scores with a takedown into Patterson's guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU# Dixon gets to his feet - Patterson follows without any prompting. Dixon shoots in but Patterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3# Patterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dixon with a nice head shot there. Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU# Dixon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Patterson throws a combination that misses #CL# and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Dixon tries to land knees in the clinch but Patterson avoids the damage to the body. We've been informed that Patterson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD# Dixon pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Dixon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Patterson frees his head nicely. Oh but Dixon has switched to an armbar! Patterson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Louie Dixon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1# Showtime lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Showtime. Showtime throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease. Showtime looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well. Marciano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Showtime's waist but Showtime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marciano off to one side. Marciano shoots in but Showtime avoids the takedown attempt easily. Marciano tries to clinch but Showtime is having none of it. Showtime circles away from the clinch attempt.
Showtime misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano tries to clinch up. Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Marciano is looking to chop away at Showtime's legs. Showtime appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Showtime lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Showtime has Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Showtime breaks the clinch.
#T1# Showtime lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2# Showtime has closed the distance and engaged Marciano in a clinch.
Marciano tries to pull guard but Showtime forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Showtime has Marciano pressed against the cage, preventing Marciano from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Marciano is trying to break free.#TD2# Showtime jumps guard.
Marciano advances position into side control! Showtime manages to get back to half guard. Marciano trying to control the action but Showtime is working from the bottom. Marciano throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Showtime to regain full guard. #T2# Marciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Showtime is retaining full guard. Marciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Marciano postures up in Showtime's guard and throws a big left but Showtime blocks it. Marciano trying to control but Showtime is working from the bottom. #ES2# Showtime has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marciano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Marciano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Marciano tries for a takedown but Showtime sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2# Showtime drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Marciano is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2# Showtime gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Showtime misses with a two punch combination.
#T3# Showtime shoots in for a double leg but Marciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marciano.#TD2# Showtime gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Showtime is looking for a kimura here.
#SU2# Showtime decides to stand up. #T4# Marciano dodges the punch combination from Showtime.
Showtime throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely. Showtime leaves Marciano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Showtime closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marciano quickly recovers to half guard. Showtime is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Showtime is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marciano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Showtime. #SU2# Showtime gets to his feet - back to striking we go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Showtime dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Showtime works over Marciano's head and body with a nice combination. Rocky Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Marciano closes the distance looking to clinch and Showtime counters with a series of strikes. Marciano will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2# Marciano is rocked! A solid leg kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Showtime pinned against the cage. Showtime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Showtime instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Showtime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Showtime scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A left and a right from Showtime both land. Nice combination. Oh Marciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Marciano is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Showtime Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Marciano is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Showtime!
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Event:
RBB 21: Steve vs Carneiro II
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Juei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Juei throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Park moves into the clinch. Juei letting Park take a breather here. Park missing with knees to the body.
Juei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Park gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2# Juei pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Park looking to pass the guard. Park throwing strikes but missing. Juei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Juei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Park throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juei works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Park throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Juei has his feet on Park's thighs here. He's pushed Park 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! Park screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vands Juei!
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Event:
DFN#7 Business vs Virastuk
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Marciano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stiopic did well to prevent Marciano getting side control.#ES# Stiopic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Marciano keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2# Marciano has picked Stiopic up - he's going for a ride! Marciano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB# Stiopic looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marciano wants to stand up but Stiopic has a hold of him and won't allow it. Stiopic wants to get back to his feet.
Stiopic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Stiopic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Stiopic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marciano pulls his head out easily. Stiopic tries to get to full guard but Marciano has control of the leg. Stiopic missing with punches from the bottom.
Stiopic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# Marciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stiopic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Stiopic is pressing down on Marciano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Stiopic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Stiopic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Stiopic has his foot on Marciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marciano works his way back into a safe position though. Stiopic keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully. #SUB# Stiopic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stiopic is on top in guard.
#REVR# Marciano told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Stiopic throws a big elbow that misses. Marciano is trying to keep Stiopic in close.
Stiopic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Stiopic scoring with punches to the head and body. Stiopic landing with the ground and pound. Stiopic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Marciano looks winded! Stiopic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Stiopic distracts Marciano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Stiopic cracks Marciano with a solid left hand. Stiopic working some strikes from top position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marciano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Stiopic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Marciano is looking for a triangle but Stiopic pushes his legs off easily.
Stiopic scoring with some ground and pound. Stiopic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Stiopic advances to half guard. #T3# Stiopic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Stiopic lands with a punch from half guard. Stiopic scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Stiopic drops an elbow to the side of Marciano's head. #ROC# Marciano is rocked! Stiopic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Marciano is still in real trouble! Can Stiopic finish him?#SUB# Stiopic is looking for a kimura but Marciano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stiopic to get the leverage. Stiopic scores with a big shot! Marciano's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Marciano! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalwabib Stiopic ! A less than humble Kalwabib Stiopic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
RBB 18: Steve vs Dodd
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1# Smarks's corner calls for a 1-2. Smarks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Smarks dives in for a single leg takedown but Juei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Smarks shoots in for a double leg but Juei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. No luck for Smarks with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Smarks. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smarks stuffs the takedown. Nice sprawl there from Juei as Smarks shoots in. Smarks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smarks dives in for a single leg takedown but Juei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. No luck with that takedown attempt from Smarks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smarks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juei tries to avoid it but Smarks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juei to the ground. Juei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Smarks is breathing heavily. Smarks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Juei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smarks as he jumps to the side. #T1# A slapping leg kick lands for Juei.
Smarks shoots in and drives through. Juei sprawls well. Smarks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juei as he jumps to the side. Juei shoots in looking for a takedown but Smarks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. We've been told by Smarks's head coaches at The Bear's Den ($300) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Smarks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juei pinned against the cage. Juei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Juei clinches up with Smarks and pushes him back against the cage. Juei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smarks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2# Smarks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Juei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Smarks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juei pinned against the cage. Juei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Smarks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Juei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD# Juei gets caught flat footed, as Smarks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smarks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Juei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smarks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# Smarks looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Smarks 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. Smarks passes Juei's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Smarks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Juei is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alvin Smarks! A relieved looking Alvin Smarks 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:
DUEL#75 Muller vs Marailov
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Amagov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marciano's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amagov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Amagov trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Marciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Amagov won't allow Marciano to sweep him here. Amagov postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it. Amagov cracks Marciano with a solid left hand. Marciano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amagov preventing the sweep. Amagov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marciano's guard. Marciano trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Marciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amagov. #T1# Marciano regains full guard. Nicely done. Amagov connects with a couple of short punches. Amagov is in close to Marciano's body, working some short punches and elbows. Amagov lands a couple of digs. Amagov connects with a couple of short punches. Amagov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB# Amagov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Amagov postures up.
Amagov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Amagov tries to free his leg and advance position but Marciano is retaining full guard. #T2# Marciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Marciano wants to sweep but no luck. Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Amagov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Marciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Amagov.
Marciano is trying to control but can't.
Amagov lands with a punch from half guard. Amagov moves nicely into side control. #T3##SUB# Amagov is trying to get an arm triangle but Marciano is defending well. Marciano is not content to let Amagov control the position. Amagov scores with a couple of short elbows. Amagov prevents Marciano from escaping the position.#SUB# Amagov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Amagov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Amagov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marciano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. You can see the frustration on Marciano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Marciano is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Amagov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Marciano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Amagov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Marciano tries to clinch there but Amagov circles away.
Amagov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano defends it nicely.#TD# Marciano gets caught napping as Amagov dives in and scores a takedown. Marciano manages to retain guard. Amagov cracks Marciano with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amagov trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom. Amagov with a flurry of punches that miss. Marciano wants to stand but Amagov is controlling the position. Marciano is trying to keep Amagov in close.
#T1# Marciano throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Marciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Arbi Amagov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Amagov won't allow Marciano to sweep him here. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Amagov wants to pass the guard but Marciano is keeping the position. Amagov forces his way into half guard. Amagov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Marciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amagov. #T2##SUB# Amagov 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. Marciano tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Amagov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arbi Amagov! An out of breath Arbi Amagov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Chok Dee Night
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Patterson staying out of range there. A cross from Aguayo lands.#CUT# It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.#KD# Patterson walks into a big right hand from Aguayo and goes down! The referee sends Aguayo to a neutral corner as Patterson gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC# Patterson is rocked! Aguayo throws a lazy uppercut
and Aguayo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Patterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Aguayo finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aguayo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Patterson seems to have recovered his senses. William Andres Aguayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Patterson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Aguayo! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Andres Aguayo! Our winner, William Andres Aguayo, 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:
RBB Fresh Blood
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Rostov moves into the clinch. Rostov has Juei pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juei manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Rostov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2# Juei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juei is defended easily by Rostov. Rostov misses with a double jab.
Rostov on the wrong end of a nice jab. Rostov misses with a low kick. #TD# Rostov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rostov showed some decent athleticism there. Rostov working Juei over with strikes. Rostov trying to control the pace. Rostov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1# Rostov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rostov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Rostov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Rostov lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC# Juei is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rostov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Juei is hurt! He's hurt bad - Rostov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Juei from any more punishment! Congratulations to Rostov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Rostov! During a confident post fight interview, Alex Rostov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Juei has closed the distance and engaged Gallegos in a clinch.
Gallegos tries to pull guard but Juei forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Juei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Juei avoids the elbow strike from Gallegos, against the cage.
Juei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Juei breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juei is defended easily by Gallegos. As Juei looks to move away, Gallegos throws a big counter combo but Juei just gets out of the way. Juei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gallegos circles away. Gallegos throws a big counter combination but Juei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nice sprawl there from Juei as Gallegos shoots in. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallegos fails with the takedown. And Juei responds with a good body kick, but Gallegos manages to step out the way in time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Gallegos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Juei gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1# Gallegos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Juei lands a good knee to the midsection. Gallegos won't want to take too many of those.#TD# Gallegos jumps guard.
Juei trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallegos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Juei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Gallegos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2# Juei wants to pass the guard but Gallegos is defending well. Juei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Gallegos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Juei is just content to waste time from the top position. Gallegos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Juei looking to sit in guard and control but Gallegos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Gallegos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3# Juei is looking to stand up but Gallegos isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB# Gallegos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gallegos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Juei working a defensive guard here.
Gallegos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Juei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Gallegos postures up.
Gallegos works over Juei with some ground and pound from guard. Gallegos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Juei's head. Juei is looking to stand back up but Gallegos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Juei. #SUB# Gallegos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juei is just riding it out for now. Gallegos eventually gives up the hold. #T4# Juei wants to get back to full guard. Juei tries to kick Gallegos off but Gallegos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU# Gallegos decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Gallegos tries a head kick but it misses.
Juei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gallegos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Juei avoids it really well and circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Gallegos gets tackled into the cage by Juei. Juei maintains the clinch. 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 Garrett Gallegos will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Juei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gallegos to the mat! Gallegos manages to get full guard. Juei is looking to stand up but Gallegos won't let him. Gallegos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Juei trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallegos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Juei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Juei looking to sit in guard and control but Gallegos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Gallegos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juei's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juei tries to land a sweep but no joy. Juei looking to control.
Gallegos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Juei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Gallegos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1# Gallegos lands a couple of digs. Gallegos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gallegos wants to pass the guard but Juei is keeping the position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gallegos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Juei trying to keep a closed guard but Gallegos is proving a slippery customer.
Juei is breathing heavily. Juei striking off his back but it's not causing Gallegos any problems. Gallegos chips away with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gallegos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2# Juei wants to improve his position but instead Gallegos has moved into half guard.
Gallegos is nestled in close to Juei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. 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. Gallegos connects with a nice short shot to Juei's temple. Gallegos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Gallegos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juei defends it well. Gallegos scoring with strikes to the body and head. Juei is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gallegos lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Gallegos is trying to work for a kimura but Juei is defending well.
#T3##SUB# Gallegos is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Juei is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garrett Gallegos!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 758 Round 4
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Akbar rushes Marciano and presses him up against the cage. Marciano trying to control the position but instead, Akbar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marciano into the cage. Akbar lands a left hand.
Marciano tries to pull guard but Akbar holds him up against the cage and eventually Marciano drops back down to his feet.
Akbar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Akbar misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano letting Akbar take a breather here. Akbar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akbar tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Marciano takes a shot to the head. Akbar lands with a right to the head. A short right from Akbar on the inside. A right hand to the body from Akbar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akbar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Akbar scores with a nice hook to the head. Marciano takes a shot to the head. Marciano is working for takedown but Akbar is calmly controlling the position for now. Marciano tries to pull guard but Akbar won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Akbar lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards. Akbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head. Marciano looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akbar. A shot in the inside from Akbar. Marciano wants to take the fight to the mat but Akbar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Akbar lands a hook to the side of the head. Marciano tries to circle away but Akbar has him pinned against the cage. Akbar lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2# Marciano is rocked! Marciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oh Marciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action! Marciano is trying to pull guard but Akbar has him pressed against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Akbar. Akbar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Akbar pushes Marciano against the cage. Akbar is working some dirty boxing. Akbar pushes off with a quick right hook! Marciano goes down! Marciano tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Akbar moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jallu Akbar!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 758 Round 3
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Marciano scores with a takedown into Miz's guard. Miz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marciano. Marciano preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Miz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marciano defends well. Marciano trying to control but Miz is working from the bottom. Marciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Miz pulls Marciano in close to his closed guard and prevents Marciano from doing any damage or advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marciano. #T1# Marciano wants to stand but Miz is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU# Marciano gets to his feet - Miz follows without any prompting. Marciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Miz circles away.
No luck for Miz with that takedown attempt. Rocky Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Miz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marciano tries to avoid it but Miz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marciano to the ground. Marciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rocky Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Miz.#TD2# Miz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2# Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miz. Marciano wants to sweep but no luck. Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but Miz is proving a slippery customer.
Marciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Marciano, not yet. #SUB2# Miz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marciano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miz, into his guard. #REVR# Marciano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Miz looking to control.
Miz has momentary wrist control but Marciano slips an elbow through the middle. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marciano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Miz being controlled here, momentarily. Marciano throwing strikes from guard but Miz blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Marciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marciano wants it to stay on the feet.#CL# Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Marciano manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miz. Miz stuffs the takedown attempt from Marciano. Marciano gets slowly back to his feet. Marciano shoots in but Miz avoids the takedown attempt easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch. Miz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Miz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marciano avoids it really well and circles away. Rocky Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Miz.#T1# Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz. #CL# Marciano gets a clinch. Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miz can do to turn this around?#TD2# Miz wants the takedown. Marciano is fighting it off but Miz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marciano's guard against the cage.#ES# Marciano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miz or perhaps it was just good defense by Marciano, which made it look bad. Miz has his takedown stuffed and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Miz shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Marciano tries to counter by clinching up but Miz breaks away and moves out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Marciano shoots in for a takedown but Miz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Miz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marciano defends it well.#T2# Miz with a poor takedown and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Miz is breathing heavily.#CL# Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miz swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano. Miz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano defends it nicely.#TD# Marciano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marciano lands in his opponent's guard.#T3# Marciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Miz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Miz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Marciano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Marciano stands up and waves to Miz to follow him. Miz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Marciano shoots in for a takedown but Miz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Miz feints the counter takedown. Miz darts in looking for a takedown but Marciano gets double underhooks and turns Miz into the cage. Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch. No luck for Miz with that takedown attempt. Miz keeps the fight on the outside. And Miz tries to counter it with a takedown but Marciano pushes his down on his head and steps out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Marciano throws a series of punches but Miz moves out of range. Miz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Marciano tries to clinch but Miz is having none of it. Rocky Marciano is winning the standup battle so far. Marciano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Marciano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miz's guard. Marciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Miz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Marciano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marciano has Miz in his guard.#REVB# Marciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Miz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1# Miz trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marciano pulls Miz in to control the position. Marciano wants to sweep but no luck. Marciano trying to control the position.
Marciano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Marciano manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Marciano goes for a takedown attempt but Miz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miz shoots in and drives through. Marciano sprawls well. Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz. Marciano lands a nice looking body shot.
Marciano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miz defends it nicely.#T3# Marciano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marciano. Miz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Rocky Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Miz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marciano on his heels. He'll look to pass Marciano's guard now, I'm sure. Miz is stalling in the full guard. Marciano tries to land a sweep but no joy. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marciano holds on and takes a little breather. Marciano keeping moving, preventing Miz from controlling successfully. Miz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# Marciano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Miz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Marciano is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miz is controlling him well. Carlos Miz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Marciano tries to improve position but can't. Rocky Marciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Miz grinds an elbow into Marciano's temple.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rocky Marciano. Well Marciano 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Rocky Marciano! Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Rocky Marciano! Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano wins by unanimous decision! Rocky Marciano took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 758 Round 2
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1# Marciano leaves Ura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ura doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Marciano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marciano somewhat.#TD2# Ura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Marciano pushes Ura off but Ura dives into side control.
Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marciano is looking to get back to his feet here but Ura is keeping cool and he's managed to take Marciano's back.#SUB2# Marciano fending off the submission attempt from Ura. #T1# Good control from Ura. Marciano is keeping busy.
Ura controls the action. Can Marciano hold on?! Ura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Marciano is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ura.
Ura throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2# Ura goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marciano escapes and is now in half guard on top. Marciano controlling the action here.#SU# Marciano stands up from half guard. #T3# Ura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano misses with a hook. Ura ducked under it nicely. #CL# Marciano clinches. Ura jumps guard but Marciano stands there with Ura around his waist. Ura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Marciano breaks the clinch.
Ura leaves Marciano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL# Marciano drives through and clinches with Ura against the cage.
#TD# Marciano drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4# Marciano wants to sweep here but Ura controlling him for the moment. Marciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ura manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Ura keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully. #SU# Marciano stands and steps away. Ura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ura. Marciano tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. 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 Rocky Marciano will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Ura tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Marciano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ura tries to avoid it but Marciano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ura to the ground. Ura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Marciano fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Ura tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A head kick misses from Marciano. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ura slaps away a takedown attempt from Marciano, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# Ura moves into range and clinches up with Marciano.#BC2# Ura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Ura moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off. A head kick misses from Marciano. Marciano sets himself, and Ura steps forward looking for the clinch! Marciano avoids it this time. Marciano throws a nice head kick!
Ura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ura. #CL2# Ura drives through and clinches with Marciano against the cage.
Ura is trying to pull guard but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Marciano jumps guard and drags Ura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marciano is on top in guard.
#REVR# Ura keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully. #T2# Ura is trying to keep Marciano in close.
Ura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Marciano wants to pass the guard but Ura is keeping the position. Marciano wants to control from the top but Ura keeps moving. #T3# Ura trying to keep a closed guard but Marciano is proving a slippery customer.
Marciano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Ura wants to get back to his feet but Marciano passes into half guard.
Ura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marciano is working away from the top position though.#ES2# Ura kicks Marciano off and gets back to his feet.#T4# Marciano lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marciano or perhaps it was just good defense by Ura, which made it look bad. Marciano motions for Ura to come forward. Marciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano sprawls well. Marciano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ura gets slowly back to his feet. Ura shoots in looking for a takedown. Marciano tries to sprawl out of it but Ura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Ura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marciano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Ura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Marciano shoots in and drives through. Ura sprawls well. Marciano darts in looking for a takedown but Ura gets double underhooks and turns Marciano into the cage. #TD# Marciano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Ura tries to kick Marciano off in order to stand up. Marciano Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB# Marciano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marciano's guard! Nice work there by Ura! Ura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Marciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1# Ura advances to half guard. #SUB# Marciano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Marciano is refusing to be controlled, as Ura sits in half guard. Ura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Marciano wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Marciano is trying to stand up here but Ura is controlling him well. Ura is figuring out what he wants to do next. Marciano trying to control here.
Marciano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3# Marciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2# Ura moves into the clinch.#TD2# Ura has hold of one of Marciano's legs. Marciano is fighting the takedown attempt but Ura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Ura sitting in guard here, content to control. Marciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Ura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4# Marciano trying to control the position.
Ura trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Marciano pushes Ura off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Ura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Kengo Ura has got the better of the ground game so far. 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Marciano is looking for a sweep. Ura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Kengo Ura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Marciano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Kengo Ura! Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Rocky Marciano! Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano wins by split decision! A pretty intense looking Rocky Marciano took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 758 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Marciano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dawidowicz to the ground. Marciano is now in Dawidowicz's guard. Marciano controls from within his opponent's guard. Dawidowicz is wriggling around but Marciano manages to pass to half guard.
Marciano stalling. Dawidowicz wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marciano in particular looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dawidowicz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Marciano jumps into side control! Dawidowicz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marciano is controlling him well.#ES2# Dawidowicz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Dawidowicz scores with a three punch combo!
Jan Dawidowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Dawidowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawidowicz swinging wildly here.
Dawidowicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dawidowicz misses with a double jab.
Dawidowicz throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely. Marciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawidowicz.
Dawidowicz looks winded! Dawidowicz misses with a two punch combination.
Dawidowicz misses with a head kick.
#TD# Marciano looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Marciano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Marciano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Marciano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Marciano postures up and lands a big shot to Dawidowicz's brow. #T2# Marciano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marciano looks up at the clock and then as Dawidowicz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marciano smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marciano controls the position. #SUB# Marciano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Marciano working the ground and pound from side control.#SU# Marciano decides to stand back up. Marciano shoots in but Dawidowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily. Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3##TD# Marciano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Marciano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Marciano content just to control the position here. Marciano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dawidowicz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marciano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marciano looking to control and managing it successfully. Marciano is landing with some decent strikes but Dawidowicz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marciano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marciano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC# Dawidowicz is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marciano unloading with bombs! Dawidowicz is still in real trouble! Can Marciano finish him? Marciano lands a big elbow - Dawidowicz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Dawidowicz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rocky Marciano! Rocky Marciano got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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