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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1# Mooney throws a big shot that misses. Mooney slips a jab and a cross from Golovkin.
Mooney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Golovkin catches Mooney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Golovkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Golovkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL# Mooney closes the distance and clinches. Mooney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD# Mooney lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB# Mooney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Mooney 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. #SUB# Mooney drops back looking for a leg! Golovkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golovkin manages to kick Mooney off! Mooney jumps back into Golovkin's guard. Mooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control.#T1# Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mooney. Golovkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mooney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Golovkin trying to strike off his back.
Golovkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Golovkin keeping moving, preventing Mooney from controlling successfully. Golovkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Golovkin keeping moving, preventing Mooney from controlling successfully. Mooney throwing strikes from guard but Golovkin blocks nicely. #SU# Mooney gets to his feet - Golovkin follows without any prompting. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mooney looks to land a combination but Golovkin avoids it well. Nice sprawl there from Mooney as Golovkin shoots in. Golovkin throws a series of punches but Mooney moves out of range. Mooney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Mooney clinches with his opponent.
Golovkin gets underhooks to prevent Mooney's takedown attempt.
#TD# Golovkin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mooney is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Golovkin to the mat. Golovkin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Mooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control. Mooney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Mooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control. Mooney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golovkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mooney. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Golovkin 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.#T3##SUB# Mooney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Golovkin 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. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mooney's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Mooney throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Mooney drops back looking for a leg! Golovkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golovkin manages to kick Mooney off! Mooney jumps back into Golovkin's guard. Golovkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Golovkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mooney is one step ahead there. Mooney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Mooney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Mooney drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Golovkin dives on top into guard.#REVB# Golovkin throws a big elbow that misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mooney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Mooney 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# Golovkin misses with the combination.
Mooney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2# Golovkin clinches. #BC2# Golovkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovkin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mooney is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL# Mooney closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Mooney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mooney avoids the head kick by Golovkin.
#CL2# Golovkin has Mooney up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Mooney controls the action.
Golovkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mooney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Golovkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1# Golovkin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Golovkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Golovkin has closed the distance and engaged Mooney in a clinch.
Mooney wants to take the fight to the mat but Golovkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Golovkin has had enough of the clinch but Mooney keeps him there for the moment. Mooney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Mooney. That's going to take a lot out of him. Golovkin tries to work over Mooney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mooney's elbow. Golovkin working hard to break the clinch.#T2# Mooney wants a takedown but no success here.
Mooney jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golovkin walks away with a smile on his face. Mooney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A right-left combo lands from Golovkin. Golovkin tries to bum rush Mooney with a series of wild strikes but Mooney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Golovkin drives through and clinches with Mooney against the cage.
Mooney is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golovkin is defending well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2# Golovkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Golovkin shoots in for a takedown but Mooney shows good takedown defense. A combination from Golovkin does no damage. Cyril Mooney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Golovkin rushes Mooney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Mooney manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Mooney controls Golovkin momentarily but Golovkin frees himself. #T3# Mooney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golovkin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB# Mooney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Golovkin wants to get back to his feet but Mooney is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mooney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mooney throws an elbow that misses. Golovkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mooney's guard. Nice move by Golovkin!#REVB# Golovkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Golovkin looking to sit in guard and control but Mooney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Mooney chips away with some ground and pound. Mooney stops Golovkin from standing up. Mooney cracks Golovkin with a solid left hand.#SUB# Mooney postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Golovkin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mooney, into his guard. #REVB# Golovkin tries to stand but Mooney is controlling from the bottom. Mooney is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Golovkin shoots for a takedown but Mooney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Golovkin swinging wildly here.
#TD# Mooney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Golovkin to the ground. Mooney is now in Golovkin's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mooney lands a couple of decent looking shots. Mooney 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.#SU# Mooney stands up from guard. Let's bang! Golovkin misses with a double jab.
Gennady Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mooney moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin fails with the takedown and Mooney counters with a series of strikes. Golovkin will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL# Mooney rushes Golovkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Mooney turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mooney manages to end up in side control. Golovkin bucks up and tries to throw Mooney off but instead Mooney has got his back! Mooney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Golovkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB# Golovkin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mooney. #SUB# Golovkin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mooney's arms. #SUB# Mooney patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Golovkin staying busy and making it hard for Mooney to control. #SUB# Mooney has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Golovkin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action! Mooney throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T2# Mooney lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Golovkin hold on?!
Mooney punches the canvas rather than the man. Mooney missing with punches from the back. Golovkin is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Golovkin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mooney's arms. #SUB# Mooney is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3# Even with his hooks in, Mooney manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB# Mooney is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Golovkin is defending well though. Mooney let's go of the attempt for now. Golovkin tries to roll but Mooney sticks to his back.
#SUB# Mooney is persistently looking for the submission but Golovkin is defending it well.
#T4##SUB# Mooney has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Golovkin is defending well but eventually Mooney manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Golovkin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cyril Mooney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1# Exanian thuds a left hand into Bowers's body.#CL2# Exanian rushes Bowers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Exanian taking a breather.#TD2# Exanian lands a takedown into guard.
#ES# Bowers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Exanian throws a right and a left that Bowers avoids nicely. Exanian tries to clinch but Bowers is having none of it. #TD2# Exanian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Exanian trying to control the action but Bowers is working from the bottom. Bowers is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Bowers is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Exanian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bowers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1# Exanian 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.
Exanian is staying tight to Bowers's torso, preventing him from escaping. Exanian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bowers some visible discomfort.
Bowers lands a little strike from the bottom. Exanian in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Bowers tries to bench press Exanian off him but Exanian keeps the position. Bowers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Bowers tries to kick Exanian off in order to stand up. Exanian Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Bowers is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Exanian works to advance to full mount. Bowers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Exanian trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2# You get the feeling that Bowers really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2# Exanian working for a guillotine from mount but Bowers is in no mood to give up. Exanian tries to control but Bowers wriggling away. Bowers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Exanian blocks Bowers's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Exanian is landing with some decent strikes but Bowers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Exanian controlling from the full mount. Exanian tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Bowers wants to hold on but Exanian pushes him away. Bowers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Exanian lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3# Bowers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Bowers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Exanian stalling. Bowers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Bowers tries to get to full guard but Exanian has control of the leg. Exanian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bowers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Bowers is trying to stand back up but Exanian is controlling him
Exanian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Exanian trying to control from half guard but Bowers is working away. Bowers is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Exanian passes to side control. Bowers struggling a bit here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Exanian cracks Bowers with an elbow. That is naaassty. Bowers wants to control but Exanian postures up. Exanian tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Bowers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Bowers is looking to reverse the position. Bowers wants to get back to his feet but Exanian drags him back down. Bowers looks to move to half guard but instead Exanian has passed into mount! Damn! Bowers is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Exanian dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Bowers looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Exanian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bowers defends it well.#TD2# Exanian drives through with a takedown into guard. Bowers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Exanian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2# Exanian is looking for a kimura but Bowers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Exanian to get the leverage. #SUB2# Exanian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bowers has managed to free his arm - good work. Bowers tries to kick Exanian off but Exanian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bowers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Bowers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Exanian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Exanian's back!#T1##SUB# Bowers working for the choke. #SUB# Bowers looking for the RNC. Bowers controlling well, preventing Exanian from escaping the position.
#SUB# Bowers patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Exanian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Exanian covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bowers doesn't have the hooks in and Exanian manages to turn into his guard.
Exanian stops Bowers from standing up. Exanian is looking to stand up but Bowers won't let him. Bowers is trying to control the position but Exanian postures up. Bowers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Exanian is controlling him. Exanian trying to control but Bowers is working from the bottom. #T2# Bowers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bowers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Exanian is controlling him. Exanian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Exanian wanted to stand there but Bowers had control of the position. Exanian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bowers's guard. Exanian is nestled in close to Bowers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Exanian is trying to control. Bowers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bowers is looking to control Exanian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bowers avoid being mounted? Bowers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3# Exanian is looking to take a break and control but Bowers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bowers holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bowers checks a low kick from Exanian. A low kick from Exanian is predictable there #TD# and Bowers counters with a single leg into guard. Exanian didn't expect that. Professor Exanian has got the better of the ground game so far. Exanian is looking to stand up but Bowers isn't so interested in that idea. Bowers wants to stand but Exanian is controlling his posture from full guard. Bowers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bowers looking to sit in guard and control but Exanian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4# Exanian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bowers wants to stand but Exanian is controlling the position. Exanian stopping the sweep attempt from Bowers. Exanian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Exanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Exanian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Exanian passes Bowers's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bowers wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Exanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Bowers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Exanian darts in trying to clinch and Bowers counters with a three punch combo that has Exanian backing up. Exanian nods at Bowers to acknowledge the strikes. Exanian is looking to clinch. Exanian tries to clinch but Bowers moves away and Bowers counters with a three punch combo that has Exanian backing up. Exanian nods at Bowers to acknowledge the strikes.#CL# Bowers drives through and clinches with Exanian against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bowers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Exanian backwards. Bowers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Exanian smiles and moves away.
Exanian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1# Bowers throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Exanian gets a clinch. Exanian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bowers is keeping busy.#TD2# Exanian tightens his grip and picks Bowers up, before dumping him to the ground. Bowers manages to land in guard. Bowers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Exanian is one step ahead there. Exanian looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Exanian trying to control but Bowers is working from the bottom. Bowers wants to stand but Exanian is controlling the position. #T2# Bowers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bowers can't keep his opponent in guard - Exanian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Exanian prevents Bowers from standing back up.
Bowers trying to control but Exanian postures up.
Bowers missing with punches from the bottom.
#ES# Bowers kicks off Exanian and gets to his feet. Exanian tries to clinch there but Bowers circles away.
#TD2# Exanian scores with a takedown into Bowers's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bowers is looking to stand up but Exanian isn't so interested in that idea. #T3# Bowers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Exanian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Bowers is trying to control the position but Exanian postures up. Exanian is standing up over Bowers. Bowers looks to escape but Exanian dives into side control.
Exanian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bowers down.
Exanian slows the pace down. Bowers looks to move to half guard but instead Exanian has passed into mount! Damn! Exanian controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB2# Exanian looking for a guillotine from mount but Bowers is having none of it. Bowers tries to hold on but Exanian postures up. Bowers is trying to escape the mount.
Exanian content just to control the position here. Bowers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Exanian wants to control the pace but Bowers is squirming around nicely. Bowers tries to hold on but Exanian pushes him away. Doug Bowers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Professor Exanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Exanian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bowers is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Professor Exanian. I've got Exanian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor Exanian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Fulton breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Hover closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB# Fulton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hover pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Fulton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hover pulls his head out easily. Fulton is looking to escape. Fulton is looking for a sweep. Hover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fulton is looking to escape. Fulton 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. Hover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Fulton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hover pulls his head out easily. Hover works his way into full mount! Hover looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1# Hover's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fulton tries to reverse the position but Hover maintains control. Fulton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hover controlling the position easily from mount. Let's hope that Hover 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. Fulton manages to regain half guard. Good work. Hover keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. More stalling from Hover. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hover.#T2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB# Fulton actively working from the bottom here. Fulton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hover moves nicely into side control. Fulton prevents Hover from improving position. Hover is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fulton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Fulton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fulton is pushing Hover's head away, looking to escape. Hover manages to hold on to the position though. Hover tries to advance to mount but Fulton denies him. #T3# You can see the frustration on Fulton's face as Hover controls the position. Fulton pushes Hover away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hover gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Fulton parries the strikes from Hover easily there. Hover is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fulton to escape.
Fulton is looking for a sweep. Hover prevents Fulton from escaping the position. Fulton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fulton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hover. Hover fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hover tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Fulton is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Fulton trying to remain calm as Hover controls from the top position. Fulton wants to control but Hover postures up.#SUB2# Hover is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fulton has escaped the position, nice work there. Hover prevents Fulton from escaping the position.#T4# Hover content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hover is looking to take a break and control but Fulton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hover working the head with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hover 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##TD2# Fulton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hover to score an easy takedown into full guard. Hover sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fulton's guard. Still in half guard, Hover seems content to control.#SU2# Hover decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2# Hover drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hover's corner is telling him to maintain position. Fulton is looking to stand up but Hover isn't so interested in that idea. Hover controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Hover avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hover looking to pass the guard. Hover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Fulton trying to control the position.
Hover 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. Hover with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Fulton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hover has picked Fulton up and slammed him! Fulton can't keep hold of the triangle and Hover manages to pass to side control! Fulton strikes from the bottom. Fulton tries to buck Hover off but Hover is having none of it. An elbow from Hover crashes against the mat.
Hover misses with the ground and pound. 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. Fulton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hover's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Hover blocks the strikes from Fulton.
#T2# Hover thows a huge punch but Fulton dodges it nicely.
Hover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hover is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hover is thwarting Fulton's attempts to control the position. Hover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Hover moves into full mount! Fulton won't be happy about that! Fulton is looking to get to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fulton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hover content just to control the position here. Henry Hover has got the better of the ground game so far. Hover is continuing to stall.#T3# Hover throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Hover sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Hover throws some wild stikes that Fulton manages to avoid easily.
Hover controlling his opponent. Fulton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Fulton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hover content just to control the position here. #T4# Fulton is looking to improve his position but Hover isn't that keen on the idea. Hover controlling his opponent. The adventures of Hover the control monster continue. Boring. Fulton is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Fulton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hover scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fulton?
Hover scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hover sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Hover throwing strikes here but Fulton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Hover throws a low kick but Fulton moves out of range easily. Fulton is looking to counter with head kicks. Hover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Antone Fulton has been cut. Hover with a hook. Hover getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hover with a jab.#ROC2# Fulton is rocked!#CL2# Hover rushes Fulton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Oh Fulton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hover wants to get back to striking at distance but Fulton won't allow it.
#BC2# Hover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Hover shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hover showed some decent athleticism there. Hover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hover throwing shots but Fulton is blocking nicely. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hover moves nicely into side control. Fulton is looking for a sweep. 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. Hover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hover in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Hover landing strikes. The strikes coming from Hover are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Hover takes a little break here. Fulton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Fulton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hover's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Fulton seems to have got his legs back now.#T1# Hover looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Hover trying to control the action but Fulton is working from the bottom. Fulton is trying to stand.
#SUB# Fulton looking for submissions off his back. Hover trying to pass the guard but Fulton defending well. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hover in particular looking to stall. Fulton tries to kick Hover off but Hover keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hover is figuring out what he wants to do next. Fulton is trying to stand back up but Hover is controlling him
Hover controlling the action here. Yet more stalling tactics from Hover. Fulton is looking for a sweep. Hover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Hover is working for a kimura but Fulton is defending it quite comfortably.
Hover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Hover throws out a powerful jab. Hover lands with a nice body punch. #TD2# Hover shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hover was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2# Hover is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fulton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Fulton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hover's best efforts. Hover stops Fulton from getting back to his feet.
Hover works his foot free and advances to mount. Fulton regains half guard.#T4# Hover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Henry Hover is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hover prevents Fulton from improving his position. Hover trying to control the pace. Fulton is looking for a sweep. Hover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Fulton is looking to control Hover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fulton avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight! Henry Hover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hover has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hover!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Bowers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Terrel counters with a nice uppercut. Bowers tries to clinch up. It seemed like Terrel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bowers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terrel swats him away and circles back towards the center. Terrel looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bowers moves to clinch but Terrel breaks away and Terrel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bowers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Bowers tries to clinch but Terrel is having none of it. Terrel keeps the fight on the outside. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terrel! But no joy. Bowers has his takedown stuffed and Terrel counters with a straight right hand. Terrel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowers throws out the jab. Terrel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bowers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Terrel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A little jabbing left from Terrel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bowers fails in his attempt to clinch. A little jabbing left from Terrel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD# Bowers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Terrel wants to control but Bowers postures up. Terrel is looking for a sweep. Terrel struggling a bit here. Terrel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bowers off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Terrel looking for the choke but no joy. Bowers trying to get back to his feet but Terrel is in full control for now. #T3##SUB2# Terrel is looking for the choke from the back position but Bowers is controlling his hands well. Bowers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Bowers can't escape the position.
Terrel throwing sloppy strikes. Bowers trying to control the action but Terrel just sinks the hooks in. Bowers is trying to stand back up. Terrel has the hooks in. Bowers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4# Bowers wants to get back to his feet. Bowers is in bad spot here.
Terrel tries to get the hooks in deep but Bowers pushed the leg off. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bowers is trying to stand back up. Terrel trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2# Bowers showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Terrel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Bowers is trying to get back to his feet but Terrel has full control of the position and if anything, Bowers has just worked his way into a worse spot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Terrel dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Bowers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terrel dodges the punch combination from Bowers.
#CL# Bowers clinches with his opponent.
Terrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Bowers is fighting off a takedown attempt but Terrel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bowers to the mat. Bowers regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Bowers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Terrel dives into side control.
#T1##REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Terrel trying to control the action but Bowers is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Terrel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowers has escaped the position, nice work there. Bowers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Terrel has just dragged him back down to the mat. Bowers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Bowers tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Terrel manages to move to mount!
Bowers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Bowers is pushing down on Terrel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Terrel is fighting to maintain full guard but Bowers has managed to sneak the leg through. Bowers prevents Terrel from improving his position.#T2# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Terrel tries to get to full guard but Bowers has control of the leg. Still in half guard, Bowers seems content to control. Bowers working over Terrel with some ground and pound. Terrel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Bowers is working for a submission of some sort.
Bowers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Terrel! #SUB# Bowers working for a guillotine from mount but Terrel is in no mood to give up. Ray Terrel has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Terrel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB# Bowers has hold of Terrel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Terrel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bowers avoids the attempt from Terrel to control.#SUB# Bowers has hold of Terrel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Terrel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bowers punishing his opponent with strikes. Terrel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Terrel wants to control but Bowers is having none of it.#T4##SUB# Bowers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. BOOM! Bowers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB# Bowers goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Terrel turns into him and now he's in Bowers's guard.
Terrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowers is keeping the position for now. Bowers trying to strike off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bowers throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bowers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Terrel is controlling him. Terrel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Bowers 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bowers is defended easily by Terrel. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terrel! But no joy. Bowers fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Bowers rushes Terrel and presses him up against the cage. Terrel takes a shot to the head. #T1# Terrel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bowers avoids the damage to the body. #TD# Bowers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Terrel uses from the top position. Bowers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Terrel is stalling in the full guard. #ES# Bowers pushes Terrel off and gets back to his feet.
Bowers darts in trying to clinch and Terrel counters with a straight right hand. Doug Bowers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Terrel keeps the fight on the outside. Terrel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD# Bowers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bowers showed some decent athleticism there. Bowers is figuring out what he wants to do next. Terrel has his hands clasped together around Bowers's back. He's all about the action.#SUB# Bowers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Terrel is just riding it out for now. Bowers eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB# Bowers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terrel sees it coming and defends easily. Terrel is not content to let Bowers control the position. Terrel is trying to stand up here but Bowers is controlling him well. Terrel missing with punches from the bottom.
Terrel is trying to maintain the position but Bowers is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bowers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Bowers is trying to work for a kimura but Terrel is defending well.
Terrel pushes Bowers off looking to stand but Bowers dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Bowers is trying to work for a kimura but Terrel is defending well.
Terrel is looking for a sweep. Bowers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nice strikes from Bowers there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Bowers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Bowers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight! Doug Bowers showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bowers 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Bowers!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Fulton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Fulton tries to keep at a distance but Derr has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Derr pulls guard effortlessly. #SU# Fulton gets to his feet - Derr follows without any prompting. #TD2# Derr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fulton did well to prevent Derr getting side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fulton is controlling Derr's position as best he can from this difficult position. Fulton missing with punches from the bottom.
Fulton gets full guard.#SUB# Fulton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB# Fulton looking for a guillotine here but Derr defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fulton is on top in guard.
#REVR# Fulton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fulton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Fulton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Fulton is in close to Derr's body, working some short punches and elbows. Fulton throws a big elbow that misses. Derr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fulton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2# Derr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU# Fulton stands and steps away. Derr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Fulton looks for a takedown but Derr sprawls well.#T2##CL2# Derr clinches up with Fulton and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Derr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES# Fulton kicks Derr off and gets back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Fulton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Derr trying to remain calm as Fulton controls from the top position.#SUB# Fulton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Derr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Fulton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB# Fulton is trying to get an arm triangle but Derr is defending well. #SUB# Fulton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Derr has escaped the position, nice work there. Fulton tries to score with some ground and pound. Derr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB# Fulton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU# Fulton decides to stand back up. #T4##TD2# Derr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Fulton is breathing heavily. Derr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fulton keeps working. Derr is looking to advance position but Fulton won't allow it. Derr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES# Fulton pushes Derr off and gets back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Fulton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fulton showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB# Fulton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Derr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Fulton 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. Derr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fulton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antone Fulton!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB# Fulton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily. Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Fulton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Fulton is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fulton down.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fulton's shoulder. That is not cool. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fulton is trying to get back to half guard. Fulton is being controlled here. Fulton really is a fat lump.#SUB2# Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fulton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1# Fulton striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fulton! Smith landing strikes from the mount. Fulton wants to control but Smith is having none of it. Smith controlling the pace for now. Smith lands with some strikes. Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Fulton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fulton is just holding on here. Smith manages to take his back.
#T2# Smith controls the action. Smith connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Fulton to escape the position.
Fulton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2# Smith has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Fulton is in real trouble here. Smith gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Fulton is tapping out! Smith wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Smith! During a confident post fight interview, Steven Smith 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: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Sako shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bowers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bowers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Sako content to stall in guard here. Sako would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Bowers wants to stand but Sako is controlling the position. Sako passes Bowers's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bowers wants to get back to his feet. Bowers is trying to escape back to his feet but Sako uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bowers is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sako is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Bowers can't escape the position.
Sako trying to control but Bowers is having none of it. Bowers can't escape the position.
Bowers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SUB2# Sako with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bowers is trying desperately to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bowers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Sako looking for a guillotine from mount but Bowers is having none of it. Bowers tries to improve his position but instead Sako has taken his back! #SUB2# Bowers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2# Sako has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bowers has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2# Bowers tries to escape but Sako has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Bowers is trying to get back to his feet but Sako has full control of the position and if anything, Bowers has just worked his way into a worse spot. Sako lands a shot to the head. Bowers wants to get back to his feet. Bowers prevents Sako from getting a body triangle. Bowers trying to control but not successfully. Sako wants to control but Bowers is keeping busy. Bowers trying to control the action but Sako just sinks the hooks in. Sako keeps control of the position as Bowers tries to break free.
#T3# Bowers is trying to stand back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bowers is really stuck here.
Bowers wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Bowers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sako gets his way!
Bowers is trying to stand back up. Sako scores with punches to the body. #SUB2# Bowers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4# Sako is riding his opponent, not letting Bowers buck him off. Bowers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. You can see the frustration on Bowers's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sako punishes Bowers with strikes from the back mount. Bowers trying to get back to his feet but Sako is in full control for now. Sako struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bowers covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bowers is trying to get back to his feet but Sako has full control of the position and if anything, Bowers has just worked his way into a worse spot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sako slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2# Sako patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alves Sako 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##CL# Bowers takes the fight into the clinch. Bowers working hard to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Bowers's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bowers wants a takedown.
#BC2# Sako breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Bowers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sako napping and manages to drive through into side control! Sako struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bowers trying to control the position but Sako is working away. Sako is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Bowers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sako keeps working. #SUB# Bowers swings around for an armbar but Sako sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bowers's guard. Sako with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bowers keeping moving, preventing Sako from controlling successfully. Bowers 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. Sako has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sako working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bowers's head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sako accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bowers controls Sako momentarily but Sako frees himself. Sako wants to control from the top but Bowers keeps moving. Bowers wants to stand but Sako is controlling the position. #T2# Bowers keeping moving, preventing Sako from controlling successfully. Sako keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bowers's head. Bowers wants to sweep but no luck. Sako looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bowers wants to get back to his feet but Sako passes into half guard.
Bowers is trying to control but Sako manages to pass to mount!
Bowers is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sako punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3# Bowers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sako manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bowers to take his back! Sako is punishing Bowers with strikes - can he finish him?! Sako softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bowers is trying to get back to his feet but Sako has full control of the position and if anything, Bowers has just worked his way into a worse spot. Bowers tries to escape but Sako has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bowers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Sako lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bowers.
#SUB2# Sako looking to break Bowers's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bowers remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sako will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Bowers trying to get back to his feet but Sako is in full control for now. Will Sako go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bowers trying to get back to his feet but Sako is in full control for now. #T4# Bowers is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sako.
Bowers is trying to stand back up. #SUB2# Bowers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sako gets his way!
Sako lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bowers is trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sako struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alves Sako showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Sako throws a push kick but Bowers slaps the foot to one side. Sako scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2# Bowers is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Doug Bowers has been cut.#TD2# Sako is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Bowers is in big trouble! Sako is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Bowers. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Alves Sako!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1# Fulton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hooligan swivels and escapes. Hooligan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fulton looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Fulton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fulton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2# It looks like Antone Fulton has been cut. Hooligan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fulton sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hooligan is pawing at Fulton, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Fulton's nose. Fulton is badly hurt! Hooligan pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Fulton tries desperately to hold on but Hooligan is relentless in his assault! As Fulton receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Hooligan away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). English Hooligan!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1# No luck for Fulton with that takedown attempt. Starpen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Fulton dives in for a single leg takedown but Starpen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2# Fulton gets caught napping as Starpen dives in and scores a takedown. Fulton manages to retain guard. Starpen stands and throws Fulton's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Starpen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fulton, who protects the arm well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fulton is trying to control Starpen's posture but Starpen avoids it. Fulton wants to get back to his feet. Fulton trying to remain calm as Starpen controls from the top position.#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fulton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2# Starpen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fulton, who protects the arm well. Fulton wants to get back to his feet. Fulton is not content to let Starpen control the position. #SUB2# Starpen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Starpen is looking to take a break and control but Fulton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fulton really is a fat lump. Fulton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2# Fulton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fulton working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2# Starpen is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Starpen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Starpen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Aslan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Riggs counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Riggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD# Riggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aslan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Aslan connects with a couple of short punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aslan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Riggs working for a triangle but Aslan defends it easily.
#T1# Aslan chips away with some ground and pound. Aslan wants to pass the guard but Riggs is keeping the position. Aslan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2# Aslan stands up from Riggs's guard - Aslan perhaps looking for a knockout. Aslan throws a series of punches but Riggs moves out of range. Aslan falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown. Aslan fights it but they end up in guard. #T2# Aslan is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Aslan looking for a sweep. Not yet Aslan, not yet. Aslan is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Riggs really is a fat lump. Aslan trying to strike off his back.
#SU# Riggs stands up and waves to Aslan to follow him. Aslan fails to land with a series of punches.
Aslan looks winded!#TD# Riggs 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Riggs connects with a couple of short punches. Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.#T3# Riggs landing with the ground and pound. Riggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Riggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Aslan is looking for a triangle but Riggs pushes his legs off easily.
#SU# Riggs stands up and waves to Aslan to follow him. #CL# Riggs darts in and clinches Aslan up against the cage.#T4##BC# Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Aslan tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily#TD# and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aslan! Aslan wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is dominant here and he's now got Aslan's back! Riggs lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Riggs scores with punches and elbows. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Riggs is cranking Aslan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Aslan! He's tightened the choke and Aslan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saul Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Romanov has closed the distance and engaged Riggs in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Riggs's face as he tries to break the clinch. Romanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riggs walks away with a smile on his face. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Sergey Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Romanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romanov is looking to clinch. #CL2# Romanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Riggs tries to circle away but Romanov has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Riggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Romanov scores with a nice right hand.
Romanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riggs under the eye. Riggs dives in for a single leg takedown but Romanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Riggs. No joy for Romanov on that attempt. Romanov throws a quick inside leg kick. Romanov shoots in and drives through. Riggs sprawls well. Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Romanov. Romanov fails to land the takedown.#T1# Riggs leaves Romanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Riggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romanov sprawls and moves away.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Romanov manages to break the clinch.
Riggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Romanov clinches up with Riggs and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Riggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Romanov uses from the top position. Riggs keeping full guard, as Romanov tries to pass. #T2# Romanov's corner is telling him to maintain position. Riggs trying to strike off his back.
#SUB# Riggs working for submissions but it's allowed Romanov to get to half guard.
Romanov wants to control but Riggs is keeping him busy. Riggs wants to improve his position but Romanov is controlling well.
Romanov thows a huge punch but Riggs dodges it nicely.
Romanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Riggs is trying to stand.
Riggs tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Romanov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Riggs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Romanov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Romanov trying to control but Riggs is having none of it. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Riggs tries to buck Romanov off but he can't manage it. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Romanov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Romanov looking to ground and pound but Riggs is blocking nicely. Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Romanov working for a submission but Riggs is keeping him at bay. Riggs working to try and regain half guard.
Romanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Riggs tries to reverse the position but Romanov maintains control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Romanov 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##CL# Riggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanov, pushing him back against the cage. Riggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A body shot lands from Romanov.
Romanov stalls. Romanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Riggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riggs's efforts to push away.#BC2# Romanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away. Romanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Romanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riggs avoids it really well and circles away.#T1# Romanov keeps the fight on the outside. Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing. As Romanov tries to get set, Riggs tries to push him back and clinch up but Romanov manages to avoid the attempt. Romanov throws a combination that misses #CL# and Riggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Riggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riggs takes a knee to the side of the body. Riggs tries to break the clinch but Romanov is controlling the position. Riggs tries to break free but Romanov pushes him back against the cage. Riggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Riggs tries to break free but Romanov pushes him back against the cage. Romanov is struggling to control the position.#BC2# Romanov breaks the clinch.
Riggs fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2# Romanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romanov somewhat. Riggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romanov sprawls and moves away. Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Romanov.#CL2# Romanov darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage. Romanov has Riggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Riggs gets control of Romanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Riggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Romanov won't allow Riggs to get back to his feet. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Riggs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Riggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romanov just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3# Riggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Romanov is controlling him. Romanov prevents Riggs from breaking the clinch. Riggs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riggs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Romanov jumps into guard, dragging Riggs to the mat.
Sergey Romanov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Riggs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romanov! #REVB# Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Romanov is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Romanov taking a breather here. #T4# Riggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Romanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2# Romanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Riggs tries to bench press Romanov off him but Romanov keeps the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Romanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #ES# Riggs throws Romanov to one side and escapes! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saul Riggs will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Riggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Romanov counters with a flying knee. Nice. Romanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sergey Romanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Romanov has managed to clinch.
Riggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romanov just stands there and leans against the cage. Romanov jumps guard but Riggs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Romanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riggs is defending well. Riggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Riggs breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away. Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Romanov. Riggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Romanov.#T1# Romanov shoots in and drives through. Riggs sprawls well. Riggs wants to clinch. Romanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Riggs. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet. Romanov feints the counter takedown.#CL2# Romanov moves into the clinch. Romanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riggs.
Romanov has Riggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Romanov breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Romanov has a takedown stuffed. Romanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Romanov pushes Riggs up against the cage in a clinch. Riggs working hard to break the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanov. #BC# Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Riggs stuffs the takedown. Romanov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Riggs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romanov's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Romanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Riggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Romanov working for a triangle but Riggs defends it easily.
#T3# Riggs works over Romanov with some ground and pound from guard. Riggs with a nice head shot there. Romanov is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Riggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Riggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU# Riggs stands up from Romanov's guard - Riggs perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riggs swats him away and circles back towards the center. Riggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Romanov feints the counter takedown. Romanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Riggs, before circling back to the center of the mat. Riggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Riggs dives in and grabs Romanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romanov pushes down on Riggs's head and hops out.#CL2# Romanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riggs, pushing him back against the cage. Romanov lands a nice elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Romanov avoiding damage as Riggs throws knees to the body.
Romanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riggs just stands there and leans against the cage. Sergey Romanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Riggs jumps guard but Romanov stands there with Riggs around his waist. Riggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sergey Romanov. I think Romanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Romanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1# Schwartz misses with a wild combination.
Schwartz scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL# Riggs moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Schwartz. A nice right hand lands inside from Schwartz. Still in the clinch, Schwartz scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Schwartz on the inside. #BC2# Schwartz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Riggs really is a fat lump. Schwartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Riggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schwartz sprawls and moves away. Schwartz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2# Schwartz drops Riggs with a beautiful combination! Riggs stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schwartz is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Riggs is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Saul Riggs has been cut. Riggs drops his hands for a split second and Schwartz immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Riggs face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Schwartz follows up with a right hand that knocks Riggs into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pavel Schwartz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1# Fulton fails with the takedown and Lindell counters with a three punch combo that has Fulton backing up. Fulton nods at Lindell to acknowledge the strikes. Lindell fails to land with a series of punches.
Fulton throws a counter high kick but Lindell was just alert enough to avoid it. Lindell throws a half hearted mid kick. Lindell throws a series of strikes that have Fulton backpedaling.
Fulton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fulton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lindell unleashes a big counter combination but Fulton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lindell fails to land with a series of punches.
Fulton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Fulton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lindell as he avoids it easily. Lindell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antone Fulton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lindell closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2# It looks like Antone Fulton has been cut. Chuck Lindell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lindell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindell looks winded! Lindell throws a right hand that Fulton ducks under and follows up with a left that Fulton also avoids with ease. Lindell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Fulton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lindell! #SUB# Fulton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lindell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Fulton tries for a kimura but Lindell is defending well. #T2##SU# Fulton decides to stand back up. Lindell throws a right and a left that Fulton avoids nicely. Lindell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. No luck for Fulton with that takedown attempt. Lindell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lindell wants it to stay on the feet.#T3# Lindell misses with the combination.
Fulton dives in and grabs Lindell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindell pushes down on Fulton's head and hops out. Lindell throws the kick towards the body but Fulton avoids it. An attempted straight right counter from Fulton misses the target. A punch combination from Lindell misses. Fulton fails with a takedown attempt. #T4# Lindell misses with a body kick. Fulton throws a quick counter head kick but Lindell was just out of range. Fulton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lindell swivels and escapes. Lindell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lindell throws a right hand that Fulton ducks under and follows up with a left that Fulton also avoids with ease. As Lindell looks to move away, Fulton throws a big counter combo but Lindell just gets out of the way. Fulton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lindell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Antone Fulton's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Lindell throws a right and a left that Fulton avoids nicely. Lindell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fulton slips a jab and a cross from Lindell.
Fulton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lindell. Lindell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lindell duly obliges. Lindell throws a right and a left that both miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fulton closes the distance and clinches up with Lindell, looking for a takedown. Fulton pushes Lindell against the cage but Lindell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lindell is breathing heavily. A combination from Lindell does no damage. Fulton is looking to counter with head kicks. No luck for Fulton with that takedown attempt. #T1# Fulton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antone Fulton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fulton fails with the takedown.#CL2# Fulton gets tackled into the cage by Lindell. Lindell maintains the clinch. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Fulton jumps guard but Lindell stands there with Fulton around his waist. Fulton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fulton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lindell walks away with a smile on his face. Fulton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A right-left combo lands from Lindell. Fulton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lindell counters with a three punch combo that has Fulton backing up. Fulton nods at Lindell to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2# Lindell moves into range and clinches up with Fulton.#T3# Fulton tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD# Fulton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Fulton wants to sweep but no luck. Fulton trying to strike off his back.
Fulton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lindell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Fulton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lindell rolls with it to try and escape but Fulton cranks on the arm and Lindell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antone Fulton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Troublesome shoots in but no luck this time. Troublesome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riggs sprawls well. Riggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Troublesome gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Troublesome closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riggs quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Troublesome is working for a submission of some sort.
Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Troublesome working over Riggs with some ground and pound. Riggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2# It looks like Saul Riggs has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Troublesome scores with a big shot! Riggs's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Riggs! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Troublesome!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1# Vaginov pushes Riggs away with a front kick. Riggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riggs wants it to stay on the feet. Vaginov shoots in for a takedown but Riggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Riggs tries to clinch but Vaginov moves out of range. Vaginov feints the counter takedown. Riggs scores with a one two! Vaginov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2# Riggs tries to keep at a distance but Vaginov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Vaginov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vaginov misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Vaginov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaginov fails with the takedown. Riggs tries to counter by clinching up but Vaginov breaks away and moves out of range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vaginov!
#CUT2# It looks like Saul Riggs has been cut.#T1##CL2# Vaginov gets a clinch. #BC# Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaginov was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs. Vaginov keeps the fight on the outside. Riggs really is a fat lump.#CL2# Vaginov clinches up with Riggs and pushes him back against the cage. Vaginov gets through Riggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Riggs is trying to pull guard but Vaginov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Vaginov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2# Vaginov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vaginov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2# Riggs is rocked! Vaginov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Riggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vaginov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Riggs is out on his feet! Vaginov sets himself and nearly takes Riggs's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Vaginov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Blubbel drives through and clinches with Riggs against the cage.
#BC2# Blubbel breaks the clinch.
Blubbel dives in for a single leg takedown but Riggs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Blubbel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away. Riggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Riggs clinches up against the cage. Riggs prevents the takedown attempt.
Blubbel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Blubbel. Blubbel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2# Blubbel 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. Riggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
#KD2# Blubbel lands a big head kick that sends Riggs tumbling to the mat! Blubbel takes a step backwards and waves Riggs back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Riggs is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Saul Riggs has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Riggs misses with the combination.
Oh Riggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Riggs tries for a takedown but Blubbel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Riggs seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2# Riggs gets tackled into the cage by Blubbel. Blubbel maintains the clinch. #T1##BC# Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Blubbel clinches up against the cage.#TD# Riggs jumps into guard, dragging Blubbel to the mat.
Riggs tries to land a sweep but no joy. Blubbel controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Blubbel throwing strikes from guard but Riggs blocks nicely. Blubbel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Riggs wants to sweep here but Blubbel controlling him for the moment. Blubbel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Riggs has an active guard here but Blubbel has managed to pass into half guard.
Blubbel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SU2# Blubbel decides to stand up. Blubbel shoots in for a takedown but Riggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Blubbel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Blubbel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blubbel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Riggs can't break the clinch.
#T3# Riggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blubbel walks away with a smile on his face. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Blubbel darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage.#TD2# Blubbel drags the fight down to the ground.
Riggs with a nice head shot there. Riggs sitting in guard here, content to control. Riggs throws a big right hand that misses. Riggs throwing strikes but missing. Riggs is working Blubbel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# Blubbel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggs defends it easily. Blubbel looks winded! Riggs sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4# Blubbel wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Blubbel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Riggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blubbel throws out the jab. Riggs goes for a double leg but Blubbel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blubbel continues to drive forward.#CL2# Blubbel has managed to clinch.
Riggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Riggs gets underhooks to prevent Blubbel's takedown attempt.
Blubbel is working for takedown but Riggs is calmly controlling the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Blubbel dominated that round. The cut man is working on Saul Riggs'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# Blubbel shoots for a double leg takedown but Riggs sprawls well. He's pushed Blubbel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Riggs forces Blubbel back against the cage and clinches. Riggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Riggs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blubbel up against the cage. Blubbel lands a good knee to the midsection. Riggs won't want to take too many of those. Blubbel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riggs to keep the fight standing. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Blubbel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Blubbel drags the fight down to the ground.
Riggs works over Blubbel with some ground and pound from guard. Riggs won't allow Blubbel to sweep him here. #T1# Riggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Blubbel is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Blubbel has control of Riggs's left arm, preventing Riggs from doing any damage. Riggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blubbel's guard. Riggs trying to control but Blubbel is working from the bottom. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU# Riggs gets to his feet. Blubbel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Blubbel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Riggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Riggs fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Blubbel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riggs stuffs the takedown. Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Blubbel. Blubbel is breathing heavily. Riggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2# Blubbel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Blubbel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blubbel stuffs the takedown. Riggs dives in and grabs Blubbel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blubbel pushes down on Riggs's head and hops out.#T3# Blubbel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riggs as he jumps to the side. Riggs is looking for a counter combo. Blubbel wants to clinch and Riggs counters with a three punch combo that has Blubbel backing up. Blubbel nods at Riggs to acknowledge the strikes. Riggs scores with a body shot.
Blubbel has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Riggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riggs tries to clinch but Blubbel is having none of it. Riggs lands a jab to Blubbel's midsection. No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt. #T4# Riggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blubbel eats them both and turns towards Riggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Blubbel keeps the fight on the outside. Blubbel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Riggs. Blubbel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Riggs goes for a double leg but Blubbel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blubbel continues to drive forward. Horrible takedown attempt by Blubbel or perhaps it was just good defense by Riggs, which made it look bad. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blubbel shoots for a double leg takedown but Riggs sprawls well. He's pushed Blubbel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Riggs goes for a double leg but Blubbel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blubbel continues to drive forward. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Riggs dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Saul Riggs's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Blubbel shoots in for a double leg but Riggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Horrible takedown attempt by Blubbel or perhaps it was just good defense by Riggs, which made it look bad. Blubbel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Riggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riggs throws a series of punches but Blubbel moves out of range. #CL2# Blubbel moves into the clinch. Blubbel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Blubbel has him pressed against the cage. Riggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1##TD# Riggs pulls Blubbel into guard.
Blubbel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riggs's guard. Riggs wants to get back to his feet.
Riggs tries to get to full guard but Blubbel has control of the leg. #ES# Riggs kicks off Blubbel and gets to his feet. Riggs throws a combination. Blubbel tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Blubbel shoots for a takedown but Riggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Blubbel.#CL2# Blubbel rushes Riggs and presses him up against the cage. Riggs jumps guard but Blubbel stands there with Riggs around his waist. Riggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2# Riggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blubbel.
#BC2# Blubbel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blubbel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Blubbel connects with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Riggs misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Blubbel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blubbel. Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blubbel to keep the fight standing.#TD2# Blubbel jumps guard and drags Riggs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Riggs wants to control from the top but Blubbel keeps moving. #SU# Riggs gets to his feet - Blubbel follows without any prompting. Saul Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Blubbel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riggs sees it coming and avoids it easily. Riggs scores with a one two! Blubbel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Blubbel dives in for a single leg takedown but Riggs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Blubbel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away. Riggs attempts a counter takedown but Blubbel avoids it well and moves away. Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blubbel.
Blubbel throws a series of punches but Riggs avoids them all with ease. Riggs fails with a takedown attempt. Blubbel unleashes a big counter combination but Riggs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4# Blubbel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Riggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blubbel is fending him off so far but Riggs persists. Nope, Blubbel circles away and we're back to standing. Blubbel is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Riggs has Blubbel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blubbel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Riggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# Blubbel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blubbel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Riggs trying to control but Blubbel is working from the bottom.
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 Saul Riggs. I think Riggs 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Riggs!
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Event:
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Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Amadeus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bowers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Amadeus presses Bowers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Bowers gets through Amadeus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD# Bowers pulls guard effortlessly. Bowers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2# Amadeus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Amadeus avoids the head kick by Bowers.
Amadeus fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amadeus tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bowers appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Amadeus moves into the clinch. Bowers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Amadeus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Amadeus keeps control of Bowers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##TD2# Amadeus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bowers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bowers wants to get back to his feet. Amadeus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Amadeus keeps control of the position as Bowers tries to break free.
Bowers trying to control the position but Amadeus manages to sink in the hooks. Bowers has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Amadeus. Bowers is in bad spot here.
Bowers is trying to stand back up. Bowers trying to control but not successfully. You can see the frustration on Bowers's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2# Bowers is working hard here to advance position. Bowers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Bowers tries to break free.
Bowers is keeping busy.
Amadeus controlling well, preventing Bowers from escaping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A lull in the action here.
Bowers rolls, trying to escape but Amadeus keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bowers tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2# Amadeus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bowers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bowers for a finish. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bowers wants to get back to his feet. Amadeus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Amadeus is looking to control Bowers but Bowers is wriggling around and keeping busy. Bowers is trying to stand back up. Amadeus keeps control of the position as Bowers tries to break free.
#T4# Bowers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Amadeus tries to get the hooks in deep but Bowers pushed the leg off. Amadeus keeps control of the position as Bowers tries to break free.
Amadeus avoiding Bowers 's attempts to control his hands. Amadeus tries to keep control of the position but Bowers is staying busy. Bowers tries to break free.
Bowers looking very determined here, making life difficult for Amadeus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bowers trying to get back to his feet but Amadeus is in full control for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Amadeus dominated that round. That's time! Bowers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Amadeus with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2# Amadeus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2# Amadeus stands up from half guard. A looping hook to the body misses from Amadeus. Bowers does a little dance to reset his feet. Amadeus tries to clinch but Bowers moves out of range. #TD2# Amadeus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Bowers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bowers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bowers.#ES# Bowers kicks Amadeus off and gets to his feet. #T1##TD2# Amadeus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bowers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amadeus. Amadeus wants to control from the top but Bowers keeps moving. Bowers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Amadeus throws a big right hand that misses. Amadeus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowers swivels though and keeps the full guard. Amadeus won't allow Bowers to get back to his feet. Bowers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Amadeus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bowers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bowers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Amadeus is breathing heavily.#T2# Bowers trying to control but Amadeus is working from the bottom. #SUB# Bowers 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. Amadeus keeping moving, preventing Bowers from controlling successfully. #SUB# Bowers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amadeus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bowers, into his guard. #REVB##SUB# Bowers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amadeus is aware though and is defending well.#T3# Amadeus trying to control but Bowers is working from the bottom. Amadeus sitting in guard, not really doing much. Amadeus prevents Bowers from getting back to his feet. #SUB# Bowers has an active guard here but Amadeus has managed to pass into half guard.
#ES# Bowers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Amadeus. #ES# Bowers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! 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!#CL# Bowers has closed the distance and engaged Amadeus in a clinch.
#T4##TD2# Amadeus has Bowers pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Amadeus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bowers tumbling to the mat - Amadeus dives into Bowers's guard.#SUB# Bowers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amadeus has passed into half guard!
Bowers wants to get back to his feet.
Bowers manages to get to full guard.
Amadeus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Amadeus is stalling in the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Doug Bowers will probably get the nod. That's time! Bowers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Bowers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowers tries to bum rush Amadeus with a series of wild strikes but Amadeus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2# Amadeus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Bowers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bowers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bowers is trying to stand back up but Amadeus is controlling him
Rodrigo Amadeus has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Amadeus content to control rather than advance. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Bowers tries to get to full guard but Amadeus has control of the leg. #T1# Amadeus not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bowers is trying to stand back up but Amadeus is controlling him
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A head kick from Amadeus lands but Bowers takes it in his stride. #CUT2# It looks like Doug Bowers has been cut.#TD2# Amadeus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bowers to the mat! Bowers manages to get full guard. Bowers is looking to stand up but Amadeus isn't so interested in that idea. Amadeus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bowers being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# Bowers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amadeus is one step ahead there. #SUB# Bowers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amadeus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bowers keeping moving, preventing Amadeus from controlling successfully. Bowers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bowers throws a head kick that misses. #TD2# Amadeus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES# Bowers sneaks out the side door and pushes Amadeus away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3##CL2# Amadeus rushes Bowers and presses him up against the cage. Bowers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowers is trying to force a seperation but Amadeus has the dominant position.#TD2# Amadeus pulls guard successfully.
Amadeus keeping moving, preventing Bowers from controlling successfully. Bowers looking to sit in guard and control but Amadeus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Bowers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Amadeus dives into side control.
#T4# Bowers pushes Amadeus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Amadeus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Bowers wants to control but Amadeus postures up. Amadeus taking a breather here. #SU2# Amadeus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bowers to his feet. Bowers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Amadeus lands a leg kick that knocks Bowers off balance momentarily. Bowers throws a sloppy head kick and Amadeus moves out of range easily. 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!#TD2# Bowers tries to sprawl but Amadeus drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Bowers manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight! Doug Bowers showed his dominance in that final round. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Bowers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Riggs falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2# and Powers counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Powers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riggs really is a fat lump. Riggs tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Powers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Riggs breaks the clinch.
#TD# Riggs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Powers tries to roll over but Riggs keeps him under control. Powers trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Riggs 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.
#T1# Riggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggs. Riggs is nestled in close to Powers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Riggs throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Powers to regain full guard. Riggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Powers wants to sweep here but Riggs controlling him for the moment. Riggs throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Powers has Riggs pulled in close to control his posture. Riggs tries to stand but Powers is controlling from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Riggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Powers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Powers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Powers takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Powers.#T3##TD# Powers gets caught flat footed, as Riggs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Powers has Riggs pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2# Powers looking for subs off his back but Riggs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Riggs stalling away here and it's allowed Powers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Powers wants to stand and escape but Riggs is having none of it. #T4# Riggs won't allow Powers to sweep him here. Powers keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully. Riggs controlling from the top position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Powers keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully. Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Riggs throws a big right hand that misses. Riggs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Riggs dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Riggs tries to sprawl but Powers drives through with a takedown into half guard. Powers drops an elbow to the side of Riggs's head. Powers is stalling here. Riggs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Powers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riggs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. You can see the frustration on Powers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Powers regains half guard. Riggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Powers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. The fighters are battling for position here. Powers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1# Riggs wants to stand but Powers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Riggs throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Powers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggs defends it easily. Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy. Powers is pulling down on Riggs's head to control his posture. Powers trying to control the position.
Powers is controlling Riggs's posture.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Riggs throwing strikes from guard but Powers blocks nicely. Riggs wants to stand but Powers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Riggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU# Riggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Powers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Riggs feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2# Powers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riggs's guard. Powers stops Riggs from standing up. #T3# Riggs keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully. Powers works over Riggs with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Riggs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Powers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Powers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Saul Riggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB# Riggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Powers won't allow Riggs to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Powers clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riggs obliges.#BC# Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Powers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Powers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Powers grinds an elbow into Riggs's temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Powers darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage.#BC# Riggs breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Riggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powers to score an easy takedown into full guard. Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2# Powers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Powers rushes Riggs 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. Powers is trying to drag Riggs to the mat but Riggs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Powers taking a breather.#T1# Riggs jumps guard but Powers stands there with Riggs around his waist. Riggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Powers dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Powers's head and hops out.#TD2# Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Riggs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Powers is pushing Riggs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Riggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powers walks away with a smile on his face. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Riggs keeps the fight on the outside. Powers fails with a takedown attempt. Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Powers.#T2# Riggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Powers. This has been an exciting period of action!#ES# Riggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Powers tries to clinch up. Riggs misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Powers. That snapped Riggs's head back.
#TD2# Powers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES# Riggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3# Powers has a takedown stuffed. Riggs tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Powers scores with a kick to the midsection. Powers throws a right hand that Riggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Riggs also avoids with ease. Riggs throws a body punch but Powers moves out of range. Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riggs defends it well. Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Riggs dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Powers misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4# Riggs wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance. Riggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Powers, before circling back to the center of the mat. Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powers moves away.#TD2# Powers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Powers seems to be working for a kimura but Riggs defends the submission attempt. Riggs is looking to improve his position.
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 Saul Riggs. I think Riggs 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Riggs!
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Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1# Kurotsuchi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2# It looks like Doug Bowers has been cut. Bowers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kurotsuchi with a nice cross.#ROC2# Bowers is rocked! Kurotsuchi Throws a clean left jab. Kurotsuchi Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Bowers's chin! Bowers crumbles to the ground and Kurotsuchi follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kurotsuchi !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mayuri Kurotsuchi !
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Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Geno throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bowers was covering up waiting for the punch and Geno finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Bowers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Geno wants to get back to striking at distance but Bowers won't allow it.
Geno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Bowers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Geno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Geno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Geno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bowers quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Bowers has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Geno is on him like a limpet, forcing Bowers back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Geno has had enough of the clinch but Bowers keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Bowers breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Geno manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bowers on his heels. He'll look to pass Bowers's guard now, I'm sure. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1# Geno prevents Bowers from getting back to his feet. Geno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Geno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Geno throwing strikes but missing. Geno prevents Bowers from getting back to his feet. Geno stopping the sweep attempt from Bowers. Geno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Geno wants to get up but he can't break Bowers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Bowers trying to strike off his back.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Geno misses with a looping left. Bowers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2# Geno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Bowers pushes Geno off and gets back to his feet.
Geno looks winded! Geno tries to bum rush Bowers with a series of wild strikes but Bowers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2# Bowers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Geno gets tackled into the cage by Bowers. Bowers maintains the clinch. Geno is trying to break the clinch but Bowers has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Bowers breaks from the clinch.
Bowers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Geno's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Geno shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES# Bowers manages to escape and get back to his feet! Geno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Bowers has managed to clinch.
#TD# Bowers jumps into guard, dragging Geno to the mat.
#T3# Bowers working a defensive guard here.
Bowers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Geno is controlling him. Bowers throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bowers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Geno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Geno keeping moving, preventing Bowers from controlling successfully. #SUB# Bowers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Bowers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bowers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bowers drops back looking for a leg! Geno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Geno manages to kick Bowers off! Bowers jumps back into Geno's guard. #T4# Bowers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Geno looking to control.
Bowers trying to control the position from guard on top but Geno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bowers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Bowers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bowers advances to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Bowers dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Geno shoots in and bounces Bowers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Bowers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Bowers scoring with punches to the head and body. Bowers trying to control the position from guard on top but Geno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bowers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bowers trying to control but Geno is working from the bottom. Geno is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bowers advances position into side control!#SUB# Bowers tries for a kimura but Geno is defending well. Bowers controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU# Bowers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2# Geno gets a takedown into half guard. Bowers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bowers.#ES# Bowers has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Geno has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Geno is trying to force a seperation but Bowers has the dominant position.#T2##TD# Bowers manages to pull guard.
Bowers working a defensive guard here.
Bowers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geno can do to turn this around? Geno tries to stand but Bowers is controlling from the bottom. Bowers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB# Bowers working for a triangle but Geno defends it easily.
Bowers striking off his back but it's not causing Geno any problems. Bowers wants to stand but Geno is controlling the position. Bowers striking off his back. #ES# Bowers kicks Geno off and gets to his feet. #T3##CL# Bowers gets a clinch. #TD# Bowers jumps guard.
Geno prevents Bowers from getting back to his feet. #ES# Bowers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Geno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bowers. Geno misses with a double jab.
A combination from Bowers does no damage. Geno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bowers defends it well.#CL# Bowers clinches up against the cage.#BC# Bowers breaks the clinch.
#CL# Bowers has managed to clinch.
#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bowers prevents Geno from breaking the clinch. Bowers has Geno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Geno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bowers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Geno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD# Bowers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Geno wants to control from the top but Bowers keeps moving. Bowers wants to stand but Geno is controlling the position. Bowers keeping moving, preventing Geno from controlling successfully. #ES# Bowers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Bowers 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Geno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Geno lands.#TD2# Geno shoots in and gets a takedown into Bowers's guard.#ES# Bowers scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL# Geno gets tackled into the cage by Bowers. Bowers maintains the clinch. Geno is trying to force a seperation but Bowers has the dominant position. Geno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bowers.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Geno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC# Bowers manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Geno shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Geno showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Bowers has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Geno is on him like a limpet, forcing Bowers back against the cage. Geno is pressed up against the cage. Bowers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Geno down to the mat. Geno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Doug Bowers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Bowers closes the distance and clinches. Geno has had enough of the clinch but Bowers keeps him there for the moment.#TD# Bowers jumps into guard, dragging Geno to the mat.
#T2# Geno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowers swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bowers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Geno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# 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! Bowers passes Geno's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Bowers is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Geno can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Bowers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Bowers is looking for a kimura here.
#T3# Bowers passes to full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Bowers stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. A left and a right from Bowers both land. Nice combination. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Bowers enables Geno to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bowers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Bowers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB# Bowers has his foot on Geno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Geno works his way back into a safe position though. Geno wants to get up but he can't break Bowers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SUB# Bowers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doug Bowers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bowers is trying to keep Geno in close.
Geno won't allow Bowers to get back to his feet. Bowers lands a decent punch to the body there. Bowers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB# Bowers drops back looking for a leg! Geno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Geno manages to kick Bowers off! Bowers jumps back into Geno's guard. #SUB# Bowers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Geno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Geno has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight! Doug Bowers showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bowers 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Bowers!
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Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1# Riggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riggs attempts a counter takedown but Orzhov avoids it well and moves away. Riggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2# Orzhov closes the distance and pushes Riggs back into the cage. Orzhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riggs.
#BC# Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Orzhov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riggs sprawls well initially but Orzhov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2# Orzhov decides to stand and escape the position. Riggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orzhov doesn't seem bothered though. Orzhov lands with a nice combination. Riggs backs away looking to recover. Orzhov throws a body kick that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Riggs misses with a hook. Orzhov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL# Riggs moves into the clinch successfully.
Orzhov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Orzhov throws a combination that misses #TD# and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Orzhov kicks Riggs off and gets back to his feet.#CL# Riggs has closed the distance and engaged Orzhov in a clinch.
#BC# Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Orzhov tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily#CL# and Riggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Riggs breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Orzhov scores with a four punch combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Riggs rushes Orzhov and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Riggs pulls guard successfully.
Orzhov forces his way into half guard.#T2# Riggs manages to get to full guard.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Riggs keeping full guard, as Orzhov tries to pass. Orzhov slips nicely into half guard. Riggs wants to improve his position but Orzhov is controlling well.
Riggs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riggs.#T3# Orzhov distracts Riggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Orzhov trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom. #ES# Riggs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# Orzhov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riggs's guard. Orzhov distracts Riggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES# Riggs has his feet on Orzhov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Riggs throws a body shot but no joy. Orzhov wants to clinch.#T4# Orzhov lands a nice hook to Riggs's body. Riggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orzhov throws a right and a left that Riggs avoids nicely. #TD# Riggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2# Orzhov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Riggs off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Orzhov shoots in for a takedown but Riggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Orzhov looks winded! Orzhov throws the kick towards the body but Riggs avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Orzhov will probably get the nod. 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##TD2# Riggs gets caught flat footed, as Orzhov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Orzhov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Riggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Orzhov wants to pass the guard but Riggs is keeping the position. Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orzhov landing with the ground and pound. Riggs wants to improve his position but instead Orzhov has moved into half guard.
#T1# Riggs is looking to escape. Orzhov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Riggs kicks off Orzhov and gets to his feet. Orzhov fails to land the takedown. Orzhov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Orzhov is breathing heavily. Orzhov fails with the takedown and Riggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orzhov thinking. Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Orzhov.#T2# Riggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Orzhov back to the cage. Riggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL# Riggs pushes Orzhov up against the cage in a clinch. Orzhov is trying to pull guard but Riggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC# Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Orzhov fails with a takedown attempt. Saul Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Orzhov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Orzhov tries to keep at a distance but Riggs has taken the fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orzhov to keep the fight standing.#T3# Riggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orzhov after a bit of a struggle. #BC# Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Riggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Riggs.
Despite the aggression on Orzhov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Riggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Orzhov, before circling back to the center of the mat. Riggs throwing a counter right hand but Orzhov manages to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Riggs.
#CL2# Orzhov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4# Orzhov tries to pull guard but Riggs holds him up against the cage and eventually Orzhov drops back down to his feet.
Riggs jumps guard but Orzhov stands there with Riggs around his waist. Riggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riggs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orzhov blocks it with crossed arms. Riggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Riggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orzhovs head. Orzhov lands a body punch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Orzhov keeps control of Riggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Orzhov has hold of one of Riggs's legs. Riggs is fighting the takedown attempt but Orzhov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Riggs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Orzhov dives into side control.
#REVR# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES# Riggs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Riggs 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Orzhov shoots in for a double leg but Riggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Riggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orzhov is fending him off so far but Riggs persists. Nope, Orzhov circles away and we're back to standing. Riggs dives in for a single leg takedown but Orzhov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Orzhov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Orzhov looks for a takedown but Riggs sprawls well. Riggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Orzhov tries to sprawl out of it but Riggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orzhov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Riggs. 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. Orzhov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Riggs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orzhov manages to circle out of the way. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Riggs leaves Orzhov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL# Riggs has managed to clinch.
Riggs tries to pull guard but Orzhov won't allow it.
Riggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orzhov.
Riggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orzhov keeps control of Riggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Riggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Riggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orzhov's elbow. Orzhov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riggs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orzhov shoots and misses #CL# and Riggs counters by clinching up. #BC# Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Orzhov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Riggs misses with a body shot.
Orzhov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Riggs. No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt. No luck for Orzhov with that takedown attempt. #T3# Orzhov tries to clinch but Riggs moves out of range. Orzhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orzhov lands with a nice body kick. Orzhov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Riggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saul Riggs is winning the standup battle so far. Riggs leaves Orzhov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4# Orzhov throws a nice outside leg kick. Yuri Orzhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Riggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orzhov.
Orzhov with a poor takedown #CL# and Riggs counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Riggs is trying to pull guard but Orzhov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Riggs lands a good knee to the midsection. Orzhov won't want to take too many of those. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Riggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riggs working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orzhov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Saul Riggs showed his dominance in that final round. I think Riggs 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Riggs!
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