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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rakosi lands a slapping body shot.
Rakosi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nikolic misses with a looping right. Rakosi scores with a nice right hand.
Nikolic blocks a jab. Nikolic takes one to the chin there. Nikolic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakosi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rakosi lands with an uppercut that bounces Nikolic off the cage and back into range. Good standup being displayed there by Rakosi as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Nikolic is rocked! Rakosi darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Nikolic's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rakosi before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bela Rakosi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Antonije uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vlasic.
Antonije connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vlasic momentarily.
Vlasic looks to land a combination but Antonije avoids it well. Vlasic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Antonije to score with a decent uppercut. Vlasic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Antonije counters with a lovely straight right hand! Antonije lands a nice shot to the body.
Antonije displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vlasic throws out the jab. #CL2# Antonije rushes Vlasic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Antonije scores with a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Antonije. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vlasic is trying to break the clinch but Antonije has him pressed against the cage. Antonije has Vlasic pressed against the cage, preventing Vlasic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD# Vlasic decides to pull guard. Vlasic wants to stand and escape but Antonije is having none of it. Antonije controlling from the top position. #T1# Vlasic wants to stand but Antonije is controlling the position. Antonije is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Let's hope that Antonije has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Antonije forces Vlasic back against the cage and clinches. Antonije tries to work over Vlasic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Antonije throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vlasics head. #TD# Vlasic manages to pull guard.
Vlasic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Antonije is controlling him. #ES# Vlasic pushes Antonije off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3# Antonije lands with a right hand. Antonije lands a right hook to the body.
Vlasic ducks right into an uppercut from Antonije. #CUT2#It looks like Filip Vlasic has been cut. A slow jab from Vlasic misses its intended target. Vlasic lands an overhand right. Vlasic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2# Antonije gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Antonije prevents the takedown attempt.
Vlasic is breathing heavily.#KD2# Antonije drops Vlasic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vlasic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Vlasic is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Antonije lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vlasic backwards. Oh Vlasic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Antonije pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Vlasic out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Antonije! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boban connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bubalo momentarily.
Boban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bubalo. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Boban has knocked Bubalo down with a huge combo! Boban steps away and waves a wobbly Bubalo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Darko Bubalo has been cut. No joy there for Bubalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bubalo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boban thows a left - swing and a miss! As Boban looks to move away, Bubalo throws a big counter combo but Boban just gets out of the way.#CL2# Boban has managed to clinch.
Boban misses with a body punch.
Boban slowing the pace effectively. Boban cracks Bubalo with a nice body shot. Bubalo working hard to break the clinch. Bubalo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Boban lands a body punch in the clinch. Bubalo is breathing heavily. Boban throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boban. Boban softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Boban.
Boban lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Boban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boban with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Boban scores with a nice right hand.
Boban connects with a body shot. Boban ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Boban pounces like a tiger and cracks Bubalo with a vicious hook! Bubalo is down but not out! Boban follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franjo Boban! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson connects with the punch. Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Josipovic is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Josipovic circles away and we're back to standing. Josipovic attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Josipovic down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Josipovic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Jasmin Josipovic has been cut. Josipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy. Josipovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Josipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson throws a head kick but Josipovic moves out of range.
Josipovic misses with a looping right. Josipovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a left right combination that sends Josipovic crashing to the mat - Johnson wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Josipovic out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson! A very excited looking Anthony Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SFC 16 - Bowman vs Chainz
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Skrinjaric enables Owens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skrinjaric manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Skrinjaric manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Owens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# Skrinjaric bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Skrinjaric lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT# It looks like Clifton Owens has been cut. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Owens has eaten all the pies! Skrinjaric scoring with punches from side control. #ROC# Owens is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Clifton Owens's cut even more. Skrinjaric cracks Owens with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Skrinjaric immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Owens is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Skrinjaric!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Skrinjaric! In defeat, Clifton Owens stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Bad touch was on the wrong side tonight.'.
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Event:
TGC Crucible
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Platanares gets a takedown into half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Platanares lands a nice short elbow. Gojak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Platanares looks to land a strike but Gojak avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Platanares keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gojak's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Platanares postures up in Gojak's guard and throws a big left but Gojak blocks it. Platanares content to stall in guard here. Gojak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Platanares 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Platanares wants to control from the top but Gojak keeps moving. Platanares throws a big right hand that misses. Gojak wants to stand up but Platanares is controlling him. #T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Platanares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gojak is looking to stand up but Platanares isn't so interested in that idea. Gojak keeping moving, preventing Platanares from controlling successfully. Platanares with a flurry of punches that miss. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Platanares's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Platanares with a flurry of punches that miss. Platanares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Platanares landing with the ground and pound. Platanares wants to control from the top but Gojak keeps moving. Platanares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# Platanares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Gojak should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Platanares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Platanares throws a big right hand that misses. Platanares controls from within his opponent's guard. Platanares scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Platanares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Platanares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Platanares trying to control but Gojak is working from the bottom. Platanares working some strikes from top position. Platanares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gojak has momentary wrist control but Platanares slips an elbow through the middle. Platanares with a nice head shot there. Gojak looks winded! Platanares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Platanares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Platanares postures up in Gojak's guard and throws a big left but Gojak blocks it. Platanares connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC# Gojak is rocked! Platanares loads up on a big left hand. Gojak felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Platanares looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gojak can't hide his disappointment, as Platanares celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aniceto Platanares! After the big win, Aniceto Platanares made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
SFN3 London 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Gacy on the wrong end of a nice hook. Mato Ramljak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Ramljak misses. Gacy shoots and misses and Ramljak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ramljak scores with a sloppy right hand. Gacy should have avoided that one. Ramljak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gacy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD# Gacy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Gacy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT# It looks like Mato Ramljak has been cut. Gacy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gacy trying to control but Ramljak is working from the bottom. #T1# Ramljak wants to stand but Gacy is controlling the position. Ramljak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ramljak keeping moving, preventing Gacy from controlling successfully. Ramljak is wriggling around but Gacy manages to pass to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gacy lands a nice short elbow. Gacy not doing much here.
Gacy thows a huge punch but Ramljak dodges it nicely.
Ramljak should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2# Ramljak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gacy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Gacy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramljak defending well though. Gacy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ramljak wants to get back to his feet.
Ramljak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gacy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gacy is looking to advance position but Ramljak won't allow it. Gacy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3# Gacy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramljak can do anything to dispel that myth. Gacy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramljak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ramljak tries to kick Gacy off but Gacy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ramljak throws a series of punches but Gacy moves out of range. Ramljak loads up on a big right hand but Gacy slips the punch. Gacy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Gacy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ramljak as Gacy shoots in. A swing and a miss from Ramljak. Ramljak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# so Gacy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gacy postures up and lands a big shot to Ramljak's brow. Ramljak looks winded!#T4# Gacy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gacy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Gacy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ramljak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gacy works a leg free and moves into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ramljak has hold of Gacy's hands but Gacy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gacy working over Ramljak with some ground and pound. Ramljak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Gacy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramljak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gacy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mato Ramljak's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Gacy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramljak swivels and escapes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramljak! But no joy.#TD# Gacy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramljak napping and manages to drive through into side control! Gacy looks up at the clock and then as Ramljak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gacy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ramljak bucks up and tries to throw Gacy off but instead Gacy has got his back! Ramljak covers up after that shot from Gacy.
#SUB# Ramljak is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gacy softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T1##SUB# Ramljak preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gacy. Gacy throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ramljak!
Gacy scores with punches to the body. Gacy wants to control the position but Ramljak frees himself and scrambles - Gacy manages to regain control in side control.
Gacy working the head and body with strikes. Ramljak is breathing heavily. Gacy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC# Ramljak is rocked! Ramljak is not content to let Gacy control the position. Gacy working the ground and pound. Ramljak is still in real trouble! Can Gacy finish him?#T2# Ramljak is trying to escape the position but Gacy is controlling the position. Ramljak seems to have recovered his senses. Gacy working the ground and pound. Ramljak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC# Ramljak is rocked! Gacy lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Ramljak! Gacy senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Ramljak out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Gacy!
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Event:
SFC14 - Bowman vs Rockerfeller
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# A jab from Byyler does it's job there. Hans Byyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Byyler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Skrinjaric shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Skrinjaric. Byyler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Skrinjaric working the ground and pound from side control. Byyler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Skrinjaric asserts his dominance and retains side control. Byyler tries to improve position but can't. Byyler on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Byyler defending against the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Skrinjaric prevents Byyler from escaping the position.#ES# Byyler explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2# Skrinjaric gets a takedown into half guard.#ES# Byyler has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Skrinjaric is on him like a limpet, forcing Byyler back against the cage.#T1# Skrinjaric is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Byyler pulls him back up using the underhooks. Skrinjaric tries to score a body lock takedown but Byyler shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hans Byyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Skrinjaric. Byyler leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC# Byyler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've been told by Byyler's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Byyler throws a series of strikes that have Skrinjaric backpedaling.
Good standup being displayed there by Byyler as he connects with a hook. Skrinjaric shoots in but Byyler avoids the takedown attempt easily. Byyler is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Byyler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2##CL# Byyler drives through and clinches with Skrinjaric against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The referee is keeping an eye on Byyler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Byyler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Byyler breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Byyler lands but Skrinjaric takes it in his stride. #ROC# Skrinjaric is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Marko Skrinjaric has been cut. Byyler lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Skrinjaric falls backwards - clearly groggy! Byyler dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Byyler!
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Event:
SFN Helsinki
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Obrien bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU# Obrien has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Danga de danga de dang - Ramljak scores with a four punch combination!#TD# Obrien manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramljak on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramljak's guard now, I'm sure. Ramljak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Obrien is controlling him. Obrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramljak works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Obrien throws a strike but Ramljak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2# Ramljak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Obrien misses with a wild combination.
Ramljak slips a straight right by Obrien. Ramljak avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Ramljak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mato Ramljak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ramljak scores with a jab. Obrien acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ramljak scores with a hook. Nice takedown defense from Ramljak. No joy for Obrien on that attempt. A nice side step and Ramljak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Sean Obrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ramljak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obrien at a distance.
Obrien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ramljak swats away the attempt to clinch by Obrien. A nice combination there by Ramljak.
Ramljak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obrien's hands. A punch combination from Obrien misses. It seemed like Ramljak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ramljak misses the shot to the body. #TD# Obrien closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Ramljak prevents Obrien from moving into mount. #SUB# Obrien is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramljak is defending well. #T2# Ramljak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Obrien lands a few punches from side control. Ramljak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Obrien working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Obrien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramljak on the ground. Ramljak is not content to let Obrien control the position. Obrien in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3# Ramljak takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Obrien fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Obrien working the ground and pound but Ramljak is defending the strikes. Obrien working the strikes but Ramljak uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Ramljak should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Obrien throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ramljak to regain full guard. #SU# Obrien decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Ramljak looks winded! Obrien throws a hook to the side of Ramljak's head but Ramljak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Obrien scores with a nice right hand.
#TD# Ramljak gets caught flat footed, as Obrien shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Obrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Obrien throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# Obrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obrien's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ramljak keeping moving, preventing Obrien from controlling successfully. Obrien landing with the ground and pound. Obrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramljak works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Obrien landing with the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Obrien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. 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 Sean Obrien will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Ramljak get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Ramljak stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Obrien runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Obrien!
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Event:
Blast Vegas 5 : Gods and Men
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Gojak misses with a left hand and Hedley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gojak should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Gojak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hedley circles away quickly and effectively. Hedley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hedley lands a slapping body shot.
Gojak swings for the body but Hedley moves out of range.
Hedley lands a slapping body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Hedley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Gojak looks winded! Hedley scores with a jab.#CUT# It looks like Neven Gojak has been cut. Hedley misses with a two punch combination.
Hedley just misses with a punch to the body.
Hedley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hedley takes a swing at Gojak's ribcage but misses. Hedley jabs Gojak to the body, keeping him at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Gojak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD# Hedley cracks Gojak with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gojak looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hedley finish him?
#ROC# Gojak is rocked! Hedley fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Gojak square on the jaw! Damn, Gojak is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cameron Hedley! Cameron Hedley is the new heavyweight champion! Cameron Hedley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SFC12 - Chigg vs Radev
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Ramljak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
A little feinted left hand from Ramljak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Left hook, right uppercut from Ramljak. #CUT# It looks like Ryan Griffin has been cut.#KD# Ramljak lands a left and a right that send Griffin crashing to the mat, dazed. Ramljak thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Griffin is rocked! Ramljak connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Griffin covering up! Ramljak comes in with a big uppercut and Griffin goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mato Ramljak!
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Event:
SFC12 - Chigg vs Radev
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Skrinjaric shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Skrinjaric fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A nice inside leg kick there by Ellison Jr. That's going to slow Skrinjaric down. Skrinjaric looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellison Jr is fending him off so far but Skrinjaric persists. Nope, Ellison Jr circles away and we're back to standing. Anthony Ellison Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Skrinjaric. Ellison Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skrinjaric. Skrinjaric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ellison Jr. A countering left hand to the body from Skrinjaric misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skrinjaric looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellison Jr is fending him off so far but Skrinjaric persists. Nope, Ellison Jr circles away and we're back to standing. Ellison Jr steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Skrinjaric is out on his feet! Ellison Jr sets himself and nearly takes Skrinjaric's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Ellison Jr! In his post fight interview, Anthony Ellison Jr gave a big smile as he said 'another one bites the dust'.
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Event:
Blast Vegas 4 : Champions
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1# Barkley misses with a hook to the body
enabling Sablic to counter with a crisp jab. Charles Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barkley scores with a hook to the body. Sablic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Barkley stuffs the takedown attempt from Sablic. Sablic gets slowly back to his feet. Barkley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Sablic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barkley. Sablic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sablic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Barkley misses with a left hand #TD2# and Sablic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sablic. Sablic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sablic stands up over Barkley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sablic trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom. Sablic is in close to Barkley's body, working some short punches and elbows. Barkley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sablic showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Sablic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1# Sablic trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom. Barkley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barkley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sablic's guard. #REVR##ES2# Sablic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barkley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Barkley lands a jab to the nose. A swing and a miss from Barkley. Sablic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Barkley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Barkley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sablics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Barkley closes the distance and lands a one-two. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good exchange - Barkley coming out on top. Sablic is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2# Barkley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sablic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sablic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barkley as he jumps to the side. Charles Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoran Sablic. Barkley swinging wildly here.
Sablic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barkley as he jumps to the side. Sablic slips a jab from Barkley. Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Barkley connects with a single shot there. Sablic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barkley tries to avoid it but Sablic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barkley to the ground. Barkley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Barkley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3# Barkley lands a really nice looking cross but Sablic seems unphased.
#CUT# It looks like Zoran Sablic has been cut. Barkley scores with a jab. Barkley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2# Barkley gets caught napping as Sablic dives in and scores a takedown. Barkley manages to retain guard. Barkley wants to sweep here but Sablic controlling him for the moment. Sablic connects with a couple of short punches. Sablic trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barkley tries to get out of the position. Barkley trying to strike off his back.
Sablic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Barkley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sablic is one step ahead there. #T4# Sablic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Sablic working some strikes from top position. Sablic is stalling in the full guard. Sablic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sablic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sablic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Barkley trying to control the position.
Sablic works over Barkley with some ground and pound from guard. Sablic scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Barkley 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zoran Sablic's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Sablic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sablic lands a nice shot that snaps Barkley's head back.
Sablic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2# Sablic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barkley on his heels. He'll look to pass Barkley's guard now, I'm sure. Sablic with a nice head shot there. Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sablic can do to turn this around? Sablic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sablic lands a couple of decent looking shots. Barkley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sablic on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sablic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Sablic connects with a couple of short punches. Barkley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sablic lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sablic landing with the ground and pound. #T1# Sablic chips away with some ground and pound. Sablic distracts Barkley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sablic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Sablic is working Barkley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sablic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sablic cracks Barkley with a solid left hand. Sablic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barkley's head. Sablic postures up and lands a big shot to Barkley's brow. Barkley is looking to sweep but instead, Sablic has passed into half guard.
Sablic lands strikes from half guard. Barkley is looking to control Sablic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barkley avoid being mounted? Sablic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB# Barkley actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sablic sitting and controlling from the half guard. Sablic scoring with strikes to the body and head. Sablic working the head and body with strikes. Sablic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Sablic slips a nice elbow through Barkley's hands, connecting with Barkley's forehead. 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. Sablic connects with a nice short shot to Barkley's temple. Sablic drops an elbow to the side of Barkley's head. Sablic trying to control the action but Barkley is working from the bottom. #T3# Barkley taking some punishment here, with Sablic in his half guard. Barkley taking some punishment here, with Sablic in his half guard. Barkley taking some punishment here, with Sablic in his half guard. Zoran Sablic has got the better of the ground game so far. Barkley is trying to get back to full guard. Nice strikes from Sablic there. Sablic drops an elbow to the side of Barkley's head. Sablic winds up and cracks Barkley with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ground and pound from Sablic. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sablic in particular looking to stall. Sablic looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Barkley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sablic scores with a couple of nice shots. 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. Sablic connects with a nice short shot to Barkley's temple. #T4# Sablic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Sablic drops an elbow to the side of Barkley's head. #ROC2# Barkley is rocked! Sablic is nestled in close to Barkley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Sablic working Barkley over with strikes. Sablic winds up and cracks Barkley with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Oh Barkley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Sablic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Sablic working the head and body with strikes. Sablic lands a big elbow - Barkley is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sablic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Sablic! Zoran Sablic is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Blast Vegas 4 : Champions
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Jumper has Gojak up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2# Jumper gets a trip takedown into half guard. Jumper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Gojak could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gojak wants to get back to his feet. 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. Jumper not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1# Jumper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Jumper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jumper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jumper tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2# Jumper cracks Gojak with an elbow. That is naaassty. Jumper tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2# Jumper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Jumper wants to control but Gojak is keeping him busy. Gojak tries to escape but Jumper is in control. #T3# Jumper staying calm. Gojak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Gojak pushes Jumper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jumper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jumper is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gojak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jumper moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jumper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2# Jumper clinches up against the ropes. Jumper has Gojak pressed against the ropes, preventing Gojak from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jumper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC2# Jumper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jumper misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A shot to the body from Gojak misses and Jumper counters with a left and a right that stings Gojak. #TD2# Jumper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jumper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jumper dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Jumper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mark Jumper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Jumper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Jumper prevents Gojak from standing back up.
Gojak taking some punishment here, with Jumper in his half guard. Jumper stops Gojak from getting back to his feet.
Gojak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jumper on the ground. Jumper is figuring out what he wants to do next. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jumper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gojak keeps working. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1# Jumper works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2# Jumper swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gojak is now in Jumper's guard. A big mistake from Jumper there, giving up the dominant position! Gojak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jumper is proving hard to escape from. Mark Jumper has got the better of the ground game so far. Jumper is trying to control the position but Gojak postures up. Gojak wanted to stand there but Jumper had control of the position. #SUB2# Jumper has his foot on Gojak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gojak works his way back into a safe position though.#T2# Jumper is trying to keep Gojak in close.
#SUB2# Jumper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gojak wants to stand but Jumper has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Jumper wants to sweep here but Gojak controlling him for the moment. Gojak wants to get up but he can't break Jumper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gojak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Gojak lands a lovely overhand right.#T3# Jumper shoots in but no luck this time. A left and a right from Gojak both land. Nice combination. Neven Gojak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gojak throws a series of punches but Jumper moves out of range. Jumper throws a counter combo. Jumper slips a jab from Gojak. Gojak misses with a left hand #CL2# and Jumper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jumper. Jumper jumps guard but Gojak stands there with Jumper around his waist. Jumper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jumper is breathing heavily. Jumper wants a takedown.
Neven Gojak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jumper. Jumper has Gojak pressed against the ropes, preventing Gojak from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gojak tries to break free but Jumper pushes him back against the ropes. Jumper taking a breather.#T4# Gojak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jumper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jumper throws a head punch that misses. Gojak wants to break free but Jumper has control.
Jumper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gojak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jumper is trying to pull guard but Gojak has him pressed against the ropes. Gojak can't break the clinch.
Jumper keeps control of Gojak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neven Gojak dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Gojak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gojak's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gojak duly obliges. Jumper throws a series of punches but Gojak avoids them all with ease. Gojak throws a series of punches but Jumper avoids them all with ease. #CL2# Jumper closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Jumper breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Jumper pushes Gojak up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2# Jumper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A solid body kick from Gojak. Gojak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jumper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action! Gojak throws a right and a left that both miss. Gojak looks to land a right hand but Jumper moved out of range. Jumper is looking for the big counter here. A telegraphed right hand from Gojak misses the target. #T1# Gojak misses with a hook. Jumper feints the counter takedown. Jumper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gojak.
Gojak lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Gojak lands with a slapping head kick. Gojak throws a hook to the side of Jumper's head but Jumper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jumper takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2# Jumper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gojak sprawls well initially but Jumper persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Gojak tries to kick Jumper off but Jumper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Gojak is in trouble now - Jumper has advanced to mount! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jumper controlling the position easily from mount. #T2# Gojak wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Jumper trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gojak is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Jumper content just to control the position here. #T3# Gojak tries to buck Jumper off but he can't manage it. Jumper is landing with some decent strikes but Gojak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. A nice elbow there by Jumper. Jumper looking to control and managing it successfully. Jumper trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jumper is landing with some decent strikes but Gojak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4# Jumper trying to control but Gojak is having none of it. Gojak tries to buck Jumper off but he can't manage it. Jumper controlling the pace for now. Jumper with the ground and pound from mount. Jumper controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Neven Gojak. I think Gojak 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neven Gojak!
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Event:
Blast Vegas 2: The Contenders
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1# Sablic slips a straight right by Thatcher. Thatcher throws a series of punches but Sablic moves out of range. Sablic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thatcher can pounce on him.
Thatcher tries to clinch there but Sablic circles away.
Sablic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Thatcher throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Sablic counters with a shoot takedown. Thatcher fights it but they end up in guard. Sablic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sablic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sablic with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sablic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sablic trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sablic landing some decent shots from guard. Sablic trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom. #T1# Sablic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sablic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sablic with a flurry of punches that miss. Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Sablic from controlling successfully. Sablic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sablic throws a big right hand that misses. Sablic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sablic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Sablic throws a big right hand that misses. Sablic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thatcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sablic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thatcher can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sablic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sablic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sablic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sablic connects with a couple of short punches. Sablic is looking to work some ground and pound but Thatcher has wrist control. Sablic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Thatcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Sablic throws an elbow that misses. Thatcher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sablic's guard. Nice move by Thatcher!#REVB# Sablic wants to stand up but Thatcher is controlling him. #T3# Thatcher wanted to stand there but Sablic had control of the position. Sablic wants to stand up but Thatcher is controlling him. Thatcher wants to stand but Sablic is controlling his posture from full guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Thatcher is standing up over Sablic. Sablic looks to escape but Thatcher dives into side control.
#SU2# Thatcher has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Thatcher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sablic backs up against the ropes.
#CUT2# It looks like Zoran Sablic has been cut.#TD# Sablic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Sablic working Thatcher over with strikes. Sablic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Thatcher pushes Sablic off looking to stand but Sablic dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sablic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Sablic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Sablic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Sablic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zoran Sablic's cut. 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# Thatcher thuds his right hand into Sablic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Thatcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Sablic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Thatcher lands a really nice looking cross but Sablic seems unphased.
Sablic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sablic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Thatcher. No joy for Sablic on that attempt. Thatcher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD# Sablic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thatcher to the mat! Thatcher manages to get full guard. Sablic stands up over Thatcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sablic trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sablic postures up in Thatcher's guard and throws a big left but Thatcher blocks it. #T1# Sablic postures up in Thatcher's guard and throws a big left but Thatcher blocks it. Sablic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sablic working some strikes from top position. Thatcher is looking to stand up but Sablic isn't so interested in that idea. Sablic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sablic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sablic throws a big elbow that misses. Sablic trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom. Sablic stops Thatcher from standing up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. David Thatcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sablic checks a leg kick nicely. Thatcher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Thatcher throws the left hand but Sablic avoids the punch easily. Sablic is looking to counter punch. Thatcher throws a body shot but no joy. Sablic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sablic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Thatcher is breathing heavily. Thatcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sablics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! David Thatcher seems to be getting the better of the standup. Thatcher misses with a hook. Thatcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Thatcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thatcher misses with a hook. Sablic ducked under it nicely. #TD# Sablic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thatcher is trying to defend but Sablic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Sablic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thatcher's head. #T3# Thatcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sablic. Sablic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Sablic looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Thatcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sablic. Thatcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Thatcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sablic working Thatcher over with strikes. Thatcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sablic scores with a couple of nice shots. Sablic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Thatcher is refusing to be controlled, as Sablic sits in half guard. #T4# Sablic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Sablic working over Thatcher with some ground and pound. Thatcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Sablic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Thatcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sablic scores with a couple of nice shots. Thatcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sablic. Sablic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Sablic scores with a couple of good hammerfists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Sablic dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Zoran Sablic's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3##TD# Sablic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sablic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Sablic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. An elbow from Sablic crashes against the mat.
Sablic throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Sablic grinds an elbow into Thatcher's temple. Sablic in side control, throwing shots but Thatcher defends. Sablic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Sablic taking a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sablic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Sablic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Sablic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thatcher can do to turn this around? Thatcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Sablic misses with the ground and pound. Sloppy strikes there by Sablic. Sablic in side control, throwing shots but Thatcher defends. Thatcher parries the strikes from Sablic easily there. Sablic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thatcher to escape.
Thatcher is not content to let Sablic control the position. Thatcher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sablic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zoran Sablic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sablic trying to control the action but Thatcher is working from the bottom. Sablic working the ground and pound.#T2# Sablic lands some shots froms side control. Sablic trying to control the action but Thatcher is working from the bottom. Sablic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Sablic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thatcher keeps working. Thatcher parries the strikes from Sablic easily there. Sablic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thatcher to escape.
Sablic scoring with punches and elbows. Sablic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thatcher to see if he's OK.#T3# Thatcher defending against the ground and pound. Sablic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thatcher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Sablic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sablic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Sablic scores with a couple of short elbows. Sablic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Sablic looks up at the clock and then as Thatcher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sablic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC# Thatcher is rocked! Sablic trying to control the position but Thatcher is working away. Thatcher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sablic lands a decent elbow from side control. Thatcher is still in real trouble! Can Sablic finish him? Sablic trying to control the position but Thatcher is working away. Thatcher seems to have recovered his senses.#T4# Thatcher taking a bit of punishment here - Sablic scoring with strikes. Thatcher is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Sablic throwing shots but missing, from side control. Sablic working the ground and pound. Sablic tries to score with some ground and pound. Thatcher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Sablic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Sablic cracks Thatcher with an elbow. That is naaassty. This has been an exciting period of action! Thatcher is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Sablic is looking to take a break and control but Thatcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sablic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thatcher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Sablic clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Zoran Sablic's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Sablic. Sablic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Sablic wants to take a breather but Thatcher manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sablic. Sablic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thatcher's head. Sablic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sablic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Thatcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sablic. Thatcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Thatcher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Sablic pushing down on Thatcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1# Thatcher tries to kick Sablic off but Sablic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Sablic stalling. Thatcher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Thatcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sablic. Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Thatcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sablic. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2# Sablic scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Sablic working over Thatcher with some ground and pound. Thatcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thatcher! Sablic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sablic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sablic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sablic breaks from Thatcher's wrist control and lands an elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sablic loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thatcher scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sablic land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sablic stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Sablic!
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Event:
Blast Vegas 1: Genesis
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Sablic shoots in for a double leg but Roa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Roa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sablic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Roa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sablic sprawls well. Sablic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roa gets slowly back to his feet. Roa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sablic counters with a two punch combo. Sablic shoots in looking for a takedown but Roa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sablic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL# Sablic gets tackled into the ropes by Roa. Roa maintains the clinch. Roa is working for takedown but Sablic is calmly controlling the position for now. Roa working Sablic over with knees to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sablic backwards. Roa wants to take the fight to the mat but Sablic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alipate Roa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Roa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sablic is defending well.#BC# Roa breaks the clinch.
#T1# Roa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sablic counters with a lovely straight right hand! Roa is breathing heavily.#TD2# Sablic dives in and scores a takedown into Roa's guard. Sablic trying to control the position from guard on top but Roa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sablic scoring with some ground and pound. Sablic with a nice head shot there. 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. Sablic won't allow Roa to get back to his feet. Sablic is working Roa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sablic scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2# Roa is rocked! Sablic postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Roa covers up, he's hurt! Sablic keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sablic and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sablic can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Sablic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1# Gojak throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily. Gojak lands a slapping body shot.
Gojak cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs. Gojak with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kennedy takes one on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Jamie Kennedy has been cut.#KD2# Gojak cracks Kennedy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kennedy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gojak finish him?
#ROC2# Kennedy is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kennedy wants to stay close but Gojak steps back to make room for something. Kennedy seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Gojak and Kennedy drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Neven Gojak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1# Punchy Punchy throws a looping overhand right but Sablic ducks down to avoid it. Punchy Punchy lands a nice hook to Sablic's body. Sablic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Punchy Punchy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sablic takes one on the button. Punchy Punchy tries to clinch up. Sablic tries to counter with a takedown but Punchy Punchy is quick to defend against it. Nice shot lands for Punchy Punchy. Punchy Punchy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Punchy Punchy lands with a nice body punch. Two Punchy Punchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Punchy Punchy scores with a punch to the head. Sablic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Punchy Punchy counters with a stiff right hand. #TD# Sablic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Punchy Punchy to the mat! Punchy Punchy manages to get full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sablic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sablic wants to control from the top but Punchy Punchy keeps moving. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Punchy Punchy can do anything to dispel that myth. Sablic landing with the ground and pound. #T1# Sablic throwing strikes from guard but Punchy Punchy blocks nicely. Punchy Punchy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sablic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sablic trying to control but Punchy Punchy is working from the bottom. Sablic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sablic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sablic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Punchy Punchy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Punchy Punchy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sablic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Sablic is looking to work some ground and pound but Punchy Punchy has wrist control.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sablic throwing strikes but missing. Sablic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sablic throws a big right hand that misses. Sablic 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. Sablic looking to sit in guard and control but Punchy Punchy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Punchy Punchy prevents Sablic from getting back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sablic 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. Sablic keeping moving, preventing Punchy Punchy from controlling successfully. #T3# Punchy Punchy looking to sit in guard and control but Sablic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Sablic lands a couple of elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sablic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sablic lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sablic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sablic works over Punchy Punchy with some ground and pound from guard. Sablic lands a couple of digs.#T4# Sablic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sablic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sablic scoring with punches to the head and body. Sablic trying to control but Punchy Punchy is working from the bottom. Sablic connects with a couple of short punches. Sablic cracks Punchy Punchy with a solid left hand. Sablic scoring with punches to the head and body. Sablic landing some decent shots from guard. Sablic wants to control from the top but Punchy Punchy keeps moving. Sablic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Punchy Punchy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Sablic dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Punchy Punchy looks to land a left hand but Sablic moved out of range nicely. Sablic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Sablic with that takedown attempt. Punchy Punchy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Punchy Punchy misses the shot to the body. Sablic throws a big counter combination but Punchy Punchy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Punchy Punchy misses with a body shot.
Punchy Punchy throws a big shot that misses. Sablic feinted with a counter takedown. Sablic shoots and misses and Punchy Punchy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Sablic. Punchy Punchy is trying to control Sablic's posture but Sablic avoids it. The strikes coming from Sablic are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Punchy Punchy is not content to let Sablic control the position. #T1# Sablic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Punchy Punchy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. An elbow from Sablic crashes against the mat.
Sablic misses with the ground and pound. Punchy Punchy is looking for a sweep. Sablic wants to control but Punchy Punchy is keeping him busy. Sablic is staying tight to Punchy Punchy's torso, preventing him from escaping. Sablic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sablic throws a strike aimed at the side of Punchy Punchy's head but Punchy Punchy avoids it well. Zoran Sablic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sablic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Punchy Punchy defending against the ground and pound. Sablic working the ground and pound from side control. Sablic throws a strike aimed at the side of Punchy Punchy's head but Punchy Punchy avoids it well. Sablic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Sablic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Punchy Punchy some visible discomfort.
Sablic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Sablic working the ground and pound. Sablic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punchy Punchy can do to turn this around? Sablic working the head with strikes. Punchy Punchy is breathing heavily. Punchy Punchy parries the strikes from Sablic easily there. Sablic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Punchy Punchy to escape.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Sablic cracks Punchy Punchy with a big right hand but Punchy Punchy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sablic working the body and head with strikes. #T3# Sablic lands some shots froms side control. Punchy Punchy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Sablic scoring with punches from side control. Sablic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sablic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sablic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Sablic scores with a couple of short elbows. Sablic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Punchy Punchy down.
Sablic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sablic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Punchy Punchy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Sablic landing strikes. #T4# Sablic staying calm. Sablic cracks Punchy Punchy with a big right hand but Punchy Punchy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Punchy Punchy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Sablic throws an elbow but Punchy Punchy slips to the side and avoids it well. Sablic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Sablic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Sablic lands some shots froms side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sablic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Sablic grinds an elbow into Punchy Punchy's temple. Sablic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Sablic dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# Punchy Punchy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sablic is looking to counter punch. Sablic fails with a takedown attempt. Punchy Punchy misses with a hook. Two Punchy Punchy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Sablic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Punchy Punchy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sablic. Sablic is keen to just control but Punchy Punchy is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Punchy Punchy has hold of Sablic's hands but Sablic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Sablic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Punchy Punchy defending well though. Sablic working the head and body with strikes. Sablic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Punchy Punchy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sablic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1# Sablic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Punchy Punchy defending well though. Sablic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Sablic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Sablic wants to control but Punchy Punchy is keeping him busy. Sablic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sablic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sablic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sablic lands a nice short elbow. Sablic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Two Punchy Punchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Sablic scoring with strikes to the body and head. Punchy Punchy taking some punishment here, with Sablic in his half guard. Sablic working Punchy Punchy over with strikes. Sablic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Sablic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Punchy Punchy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Nice strikes from Sablic there. Sablic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Punchy Punchy defending well though. Punchy Punchy has hold of Sablic's hands but Sablic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Sablic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Sablic is looking to take a break and control but Punchy Punchy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ground and pound from Sablic. Sablic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Punchy Punchy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3# Punchy Punchy has hold of Sablic's hands but Sablic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Sablic is keen to just control but Punchy Punchy is a slippery customer. Punchy Punchy tries to kick Sablic off but Sablic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Sablic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Sablic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Sablic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Punchy Punchy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sablic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Punchy Punchy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sablic. Sablic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. 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. Sablic connects with a nice short shot to Punchy Punchy's temple. Sablic is keen to just control but Punchy Punchy is a slippery customer.#T4# Punchy Punchy has hold of Sablic's hands but Sablic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Sablic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sablic lands a nice short elbow.#ROC# Punchy Punchy is rocked! Punchy Punchy is staying active underneath Sablic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Sablic scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Punchy Punchy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Punchy Punchy is still in real trouble! Can Sablic finish him? Sablic scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Punchy Punchy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Punchy Punchy is refusing to be controlled, as Sablic sits in half guard. Sablic stalling. Zoran Sablic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sablic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight! Zoran Sablic showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sablic, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Sablic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1# Ramljak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ramljak pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ramljak dodges the punch combination from Ace.
Ace pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ramljak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramljak moves out of range of the strikes. Ramljak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ramljak ducks under a wild hook from Ace. Ramljak connects with a nice cross there... Ace is looking wobbly and Ramljak recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ace to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ramljak jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mato Ramljak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Barnett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skrinjaric is trying to defend but Barnett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Skrinjaric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett. Skrinjaric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Skrinjaric is trying to stand up here but Barnett is controlling him well. Skrinjaric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Barnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Barnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1# Skrinjaric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnett. Skrinjaric is trying to stand back up but Barnett is controlling him
#ES2# Skrinjaric has one foot on Barnett's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2# Skrinjaric gets the takedown into side control. Skrinjaric cracks Barnett with a big elbow. Barnett taking a bit of punishment here - Skrinjaric scoring with strikes. Skrinjaric in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Skrinjaric scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barnett to see if he's OK.#ROC2# Barnett is rocked! Skrinjaric lands a strong strike to the head of Barnett. That's dazed him! Skrinjaric looking to finish here. Barnett is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Skrinjaric lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Skrinjaric!
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