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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 50: No Way Out
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Holban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvbris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holban gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvbris keeps control of Holban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holban jumps guard but Alvbris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alvbris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alvbris prevents Holban from breaking the clinch.
Alvbris tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Alvbris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Holban scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holban is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Alvbris has him pressed against the cage.
Alvbris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvbris is stalling here.
#T1#
Alvbris has Holban pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Alvbris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Holban has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Alvbris is on him like a limpet, forcing Holban back against the cage.
Alvbris misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Holban.
Alvbris looking to stall.
#BC#
Alvbris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvbris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holban manages to circle out of the way.
Alvbris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holban throws a head kick but Alvbris moves out of range.
#T2#
Holban stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvbris. Alvbris gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Alvbris with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Holban counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alvbris stops a takedown attempt from Holban.
Holban working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvbris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holban's efforts to push away.
Alvbris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvbris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvbris is trying to pull guard but Holban turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holban prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holban is trying to force a seperation but Alvbris has the dominant position.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Holban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holban is working for takedown but Alvbris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holban is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvbris has double underhooks.
Holban is trying to pull guard but Alvbris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holban tries to break the clinch but Alvbris is controlling the position.
Alvbris has Holban pressed against the cage.
Holban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvbris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvbris looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee calls for Holban to work.
#TD#
Alvbris pulls guard. #T4#
Holban won't allow Alvbris to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Alvbris 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! Holban rolls with it to try and escape but Alvbris cranks on the arm and Holban is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casper Alvbris!
The defeated Thaenir Holban had this to say: 'Its RIGGED!!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 50: No Way Out
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lex shoots in and gets a takedown into Wagdy's guard.
Wagdy keeping full guard, as Lex tries to pass.
Wagdy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lex controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Wagdy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lex defends well.#SUB#
Wagdy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Wagdy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lex looking to pass the guard.
Wagdy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Wagdy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lex defends it easily.#SUB#
Wagdy has his foot on Lex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lex works his way back into a safe position though.
Wagdy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wagdy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lex. #SUB#
Wagdy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lex has his hands clasped together but Wagdy extends and breaks Lex's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wagdy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mustafa Wagdy!
A very excited looking Mustafa Wagdy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
WFC 6:Crusher vs Flemming
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camela, right into the meat.
Camela misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Camela. That snapped Dreth's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Valen Dreth has been cut.#CL#
Camela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dreth missing with knees to the body.
Dreth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Camela landing knees to the body.
Dreth is trying to push Camela away but Camela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Dreth jumps guard and drags Camela to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Camela stands and steps away. Dreth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Camela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dreth.
Camela lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Camela is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Camela shuts the power down on Dreth. Lights out, game over! Camela is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benito Camela!
After winning the bout, Benito Camela thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Holban works Laul's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Laul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holban!
A lull in the action here.
Holban takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Holban tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laul presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Laul content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laul trying to control but Holban is having none of it.
Holban tries to reverse the position but Laul maintains control.#T1#
The referee warns Holban that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Laul controlling the pace for now.
Laul lands a big shot there that rocks Holban but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Holban bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Laul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Laul 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laul wants to stand up but Holban is controlling him.
Laul keeping moving, preventing Holban from controlling successfully.
Laul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Laul stalling. #T3#
Laul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laul working the head and body with strikes.
Laul trying to control the pace.
More stalling from Laul.#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.
Laul trying to control from half guard but Holban is working away.
Laul controlling the action here.
Holban moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holban holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Laul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Laul will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holban avoids the body shot from Laul.
Holban looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holban thuds a left hand into Laul's body.
Holban tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Laul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holban is trying to force a seperation but Laul has the dominant position.
Holban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laul has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Laul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Holban. Beautiful body shot.
Laul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Holban clinches up against the cage.
Holban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holban smiles and moves away.
Laul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Holban scores with a jab to the head.
Holban tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holban somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laul doesn't manage to clinch there - Holban circles away.
Holban wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thaenir Holban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laul fails with a takedown attempt.
Thaenir Holban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Laul.
Holban tries to clinch up.
Holban fails with the takedown.#CL#
Holban closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Laul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Laul has Holban pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Laul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holban tumbling to the mat - Laul dives into Holban's guard.#ES#
Holban uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laul wants to clinch.
Laul fails with the takedown.#T3##CL#
Holban instigates a clinch.
Laul wants to take the fight to the mat but Holban manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holban pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Laul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Holban closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Laul.
Laul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Laul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holban prevents it.
#BC2#
Laul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holban throws a combination. Laul tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holban fails with a takedown attempt.
Laul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Laul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holban's guard.#ES#
Holban has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Laul has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Laul is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaenir Holban dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Laul tries a head kick but it misses.
Laul swats away the attempt to clinch by Holban.
Laul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holban seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laul keeps the fight on the outside.
Laul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Laul decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Holban controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laul working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Laul working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laul passes to side control.
Laul takes a little break here. Holban wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Laul is looking to take a break and control but Holban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holban knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laul on the ground.
Holban can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laul lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Laul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holban keeps working.
Holban taking a bit of punishment here - Laul scoring with strikes.
Holban struggling a bit here.#T3#
Laul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Laul staying calm.
Let's hope that Laul 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.
Laul is looking to take a break and control but Holban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laul creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laul working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Holban is not content to let Laul control the position.
Holban sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Laul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laul 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Laul!
Thaenir Holban spoke after the fight, saying 'Its RIGGED!!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Lex. #ROC2#
Larson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Fermin Larson has been cut.#TD2#
Lex gets a takedown into half guard.
Oh Larson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lex lands strikes from half guard.
Lex perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lex is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Larson reverses the position - he's now on top in Lex's guard.
Lex is adopting a defensive guard.
Larson postures up.
Lex wants to sweep here but Larson controlling him for the moment.
Lex wants to get back to his feet but Larson 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.
Lex keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Larson throws a strike but Lex rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!
Lex landing some decent shots from guard.
Lex advances to half guard.
Lex controlling the pace.
Lex missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lex seems to be looking for submissions.
Lex with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Larson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lex.
Lex wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
Lex 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.
Larson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lex won't allow Larson to get back to his feet.
Lex slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Larson seems to have got his legs back now.
Larson wants to sweep here but Lex controlling him for the moment.
Larson wants to hit a switch here but Lex passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Larson there!
Larson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Larson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larson cracks Lex with a solid left hand.
Lex trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lex holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3##SUB#
Larson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Larson throwing strikes but missing.
Larson preventing the sweep.
Lex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Lex moves into the clinch successfully.
Larson jumps guard but Lex stands there with Larson around his waist. Larson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Lex successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
Larson postures up.
Lex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larson is one step ahead there.
Lex trying to control the position.
Larson 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.
Larson throwing strikes from guard but Lex blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lex trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hieronymus Lex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fermin Larson's cut.
That's time! Larson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Lex gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Larson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Lex changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Lex decides to stand up, so the ref orders Larson to his feet.
Lex swats away the attempt to clinch by Larson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lex.
#T1#
Lex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Lex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lex scores with a hook to the body.
Larson tries to pull guard but Lex won't allow it.
#TD#
Larson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lex regains guard.
#ES2#
Lex is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Larson drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SU2#
Lex stands and steps away. Larson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Lex drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lex wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
Lex pushes down on Larson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lex takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lex passes to full mount!
Lex looking to take Larson's back but Larson rolls and after a scramble, Larson ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Larson to escape a tricky position. #T3#
Larson won't allow Lex to sweep him here.
Lex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lex is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Lex stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Lex drives through with a takedown into Larson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Larson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hieronymus Lex has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lex trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lex wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hieronymus Lex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fermin Larson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lex drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Larson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Larson drives through and clinches with Lex against the cage.
Larson is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Lex has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Larson uses from the top position.
Lex trying to keep a closed guard but Larson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Lex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Lex wants to control but Larson passes easily into half guard.
Larson throws a strike but Lex avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Larson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larson wants to control from the top but Lex keeps moving.
Lex trying to control the position.
Larson postures up in Lex's guard and throws a big left but Lex blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larson is one step ahead there.
Larson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Larson closes the distance and clinches.
Larson managing to block the knees to the body from Lex.
#T3#
Lex is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lex blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Lex decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Lex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larson landing some decent shots from guard.
Lex has his hands on Larson's head, controlling the position.
Lex trying to keep a closed guard but Larson is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Larson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lex 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.
Lex is trying to control the position but Larson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Larson enables Lex to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Larson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Larson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lex defends it easily.
Fermin Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hieronymus Lex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lex slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 Fermin Larson.
Well Lex 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hieronymus Lex!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holban.
Hiradama looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Holban forces Hiradama back against the cage and clinches.
Hiradama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holban.
Hiradama jumps guard but Holban turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hiradama manages to pull guard.
Holban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holban wants to pass the guard but Hiradama is keeping the position.
Holban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Hiradama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holban is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hiradama.
The strikes coming from Holban are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holban taking a breather here. #SUB#
Holban tries for a kimura but Hiradama is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holban throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Holban tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Holban tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Holban sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hiradama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hiradama is trying to control Holban's posture but Holban avoids it. #T3#
Holban trying to control the position but Hiradama is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Holban.
Holban remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hiradama as he jumps to the side.
Hiradama stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thaenir Holban. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Holban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiradama tries to pull guard but Holban holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiradama drops back down to his feet.
#T4##TD#
Holban pulls guard.
Holban seems keen to control Hiradama's posture.
Holban looking for a sweep. Not yet Holban, not yet. #SUB#
Holban looking for a guillotine here but Hiradama defends easily.
Hiradama trying to control but Holban is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiradama preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaenir Holban dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Holban clinches up with Hiradama and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Holban - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Holban is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Holban gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holban is thwarting Hiradama's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holban 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.
Hiradama is breathing heavily.
Hiradama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Hiradama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holban.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hiradama is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hiradama shoots in but Holban avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holban shoots for a takedown but Hiradama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Holban drives through and clinches with Hiradama against the cage.
Holban tries to score a body lock takedown but Hiradama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hiradama prevents Holban from breaking the clinch.
Holban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiradama can do to turn this around?
Hiradama tries to pull guard but Holban won't allow it.
Holban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holban tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thaenir Holban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiradama keeps control of Holban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hiradama is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Holban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hiradama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hiradama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holban will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hiradama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holban defends well and Hiradama ends up having to push Holban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hiradama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hiradama wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Holban rushes Hiradama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Holban lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holban is trying to control the action in half guard but Hiradama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hiradama tries to roll over but Holban keeps him under control.#SU#
Holban decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Hiradama blocks the low kick.
Hiradama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Holban rushes Hiradama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hiradama manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Holban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Holban stands and steps away. Hiradama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaenir Holban dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hiradama slaps away a takedown attempt from Holban, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holban shoots for a double leg takedown but Hiradama sprawls well. He's pushed Holban's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiradama is fending him off so far but Holban persists. Nope, Hiradama circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thaenir Holban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiradama avoids the head kick by Holban.
Hiradama throws out a counter right but Holban avoids it with no problem.
Hiradama fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holban dodges the punch combination from Hiradama.
Holban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Holban fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hiradama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Holban moves into the clinch.#BC#
Holban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holban misses with a head kick.
Holban fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Holban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiradama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiradama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hiradama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thaenir Holban is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Holban clinches up against the cage.
Hiradama has Holban pressed against the cage, preventing Holban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hiradama is trying to maintain a safe position but Holban gets an underhook and turns Hiradama into the cage.
Holban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hiradama up against the cage.
Holban wants to get back to striking at distance but Hiradama won't allow it.
#T3#
Holban using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hiradama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Hiradama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holban is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hiradama to the mat. Hiradama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Holban wants to control from the top but Hiradama keeps moving. #SU#
Holban stands up from Hiradama's guard - Holban perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hiradama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Holban closes the distance and clinches.
Hiradama's coach down at Hard Knocks Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hiradama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T4#
Hiradama is pressed up against the cage. Holban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hiradama down to the mat. Hiradama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hiradama tries to clinch up but Holban circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Holban clinches up against the cage.
Holban is trying to drag Hiradama to the mat but Hiradama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holban goes for a takedown attempt but Hiradama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiradama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaenir Holban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holban 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaenir Holban!
Thaenir Holban looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Wuss Poopin Jimbo!! My 420ness is too Gr8'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Craig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craig lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Craig walks away with a smile on his face. Lex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Craig darts in and clinches Lex up against the cage.
Lex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Craig lands a body punch.
Lex tries to pull guard but Craig forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Craig.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hieronymus Lex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Lex wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Craig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Lex successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig looking to pass the guard.
Lex wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Craig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Lex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Craig's guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Craig holds on and takes a little breather.
Craig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Craig showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Lex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Craig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Craig wants to get up but he can't break Lex's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Craig's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Craig is aware though and is defending well.
Lex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Craig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lex with a poor takedown
and Craig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Craig tries to keep at a distance but Lex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craig lands a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig 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#
Lex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Craig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lex misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Craig to counter with a crisp jab.
Hieronymus Lex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig slips under a jab.#CL2#
Craig drives through and clinches with Lex against the cage.
Lex being controlled against the cage.
Craig lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Lex is rocked!
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lex backwards.
Oh Lex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Craig dips a shoulder and cracks Lex with a mighty uppercut! Lex falls back against the cage and Craig unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lex is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Craig screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Craig!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Olavi pushes Freds up against the cage in a clinch.
Olavi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freds lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Olavi slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Olavi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Freds uses from the top position. #ES#
Olavi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Freds off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Freds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Olavi counters with a head kick that drops Freds to the mat! Freds scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olavi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Olavi counters with a shoot takedown. Freds fights it but they end up in guard.
Olavi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freds's head.
Olavi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olavi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Freds for as long as he can get away with.#T1##SUB#
Olavi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olavi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freds is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Olavi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freds, up you get!
Freds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olavi but Olavi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Olavi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Agamir Olavi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Freds.#TD#
Olavi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Freds's half guard.
Olavi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Olavi is working for a kimura but Freds is defending it quite comfortably.
Olavi controlling the action here.
Freds tries to get to full guard but Olavi has control of the leg. #T4#
Olavi not doing much here.
Olavi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Olavi thows a huge punch but Freds dodges it nicely.
Freds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olavi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freds taking some punishment here, with Olavi in his half guard.
Olavi is taking a breather. Freds says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Olavi lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agamir Olavi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Olavi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freds.
#CL#
Olavi rushes Freds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Olavi pulls guard successfully.
Olavi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Freds manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Olavi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freds's head.
Olavi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Olavi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Olavi throws a big right hand that misses.
Olavi advances position into side control!
Olavi taking a breather here.
Olavi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Olavi decides to stand back up. Olavi steps back and let's Freds get back to his feet.
Olavi keeps Freds at a distance using the push kick.
Freds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olavi sprawls well. Olavi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freds gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Olavi moves into the clinch successfully.
Freds misses with a knee to the head.
Olavi lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Olavi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freds fails with the takedown.#TD#
Freds tries to sprawl but Olavi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Olavi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Olavi is working for a submission of some sort.
Olavi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Olavi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Freds to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Freds shrugs it off. #T4#
The referee warns Freds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Olavi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Freds can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Olavi controlling from mount.
Olavi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Olavi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Freds wants to clinch#TD#
and Olavi counters with a single leg into guard. Freds didn't expect that.
Freds looking to control but Olavi passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agamir Olavi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Freds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olavi appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Olavi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Freds is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Olavi dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Olavi has hold of Freds's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Freds tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Olavi cranks the arm and Freds screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Freds, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Agamir Olavi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Holban throws a head kick that misses.
Holban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cox is fending him off so far but Holban persists. Nope, Cox circles away and we're back to standing.
Cox tries to counter by clinching up but Holban breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Holban clinches up with Cox and pushes him back against the cage.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Holban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cox tries to counter by clinching up but Holban breaks away and moves out of range.
Holban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaenir Holban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Holban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Cox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holban's efforts to push away.
Holban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holban is trying to force a seperation but Cox has the dominant position.
Holban is trying to break free.
Holban tries to pull guard but Cox won't allow it.
Holban wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Holban blocks the elbow strike.
Cox looking to throw knees to the head but Holban is blocking nicely.
A short right from Cox.
Cox has Holban pressed against the cage, preventing Holban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Cox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holban in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Cox keeps control of Holban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holban tries to circle away but Cox has him pinned against the cage.
Holban blocks an uppercut.
Holban tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cox throws an elbow but it misses.
Holban blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Holban breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holban can't break the clinch.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cox trying to land knees to the body.
Holban dodges an elbow strike from Cox.
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Cox is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Holban breaks from the clinch.
Holban lands with an uppercut that bounces Cox off the cage and back into range.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holban shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cox but Cox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hershel Cox will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Holban misses with a takedown #TD#
and Cox counters with a takedown into side control.
Cox has control of an arm but Holban manages to advance to Cox's back!
Cox is trying to get back to his feet but Holban has full control of the position and if anything, Cox has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Holban just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#ES#
Cox manages to escape to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Holban.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cox.
Holban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Cox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holban, pushing him back against the cage.
Cox misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holban's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Holban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holban's elbow.
Holban tries to break the clinch but Cox is controlling the position.
Holban has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cox after a bit of a struggle.
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaenir Holban.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holban's elbow. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holban content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Holban blocks a body shot from Cox.
Cox keeps control of Holban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Holban controls his hands.
Hershel Cox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holban avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Holban is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cox missing with knees to the body.
Holban wants to stall.
#T3#
Holban wants to break free but Cox has control.
Holban blocks a body shot from Cox.
Holban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cox misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holban.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holban is defending well for now.
Holban wants to get back to striking at distance but Cox won't allow it.
Holban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holban is trying to drag Cox to the mat but Cox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cox misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cox misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Holban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holban is trying to push Cox away but Cox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hershel Cox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holban throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cox.
Cox attempts a counter takedown but Holban avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Holban moves into the clinch.
Cox misses with an elbow over the top.
Cox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holban avoids it.
Holban is trying to push Cox away but Cox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Holban lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox swings wildly with an uppercut but Holban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holban is trying to break free.#T1#
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Holban controls his hands.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holban is defending well for now.
Holban has had enough of the clinch but Cox keeps him there for the moment.
Holban tries to score a body lock takedown but Cox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holban is trying to pull guard but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban tries to circle away but Cox has him pinned against the cage.
Cox tries to throw a body punch but Holban avoids it by throwing Cox back against the cage.
Cox missing with knees to the body.
Holban blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holban controlling the action here for a moment.
Holban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Cox prevents Holban from breaking the clinch.
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cox tries to land knees in the clinch but Holban avoids the damage to the body.
Holban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Cox being controlled against the cage.
Holban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaenir Holban.
Holban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holban is trying to break free.
Holban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Holban controls his hands.
Cox looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holban looking for a takedown.
Holban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban blocks a body shot from Cox.
Holban can't break the clinch.
Holban is trying to pull guard but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban blocks an elbow strike.
Holban tries to score a body lock takedown but Cox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holban is trying to break free.
Thaenir Holban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hershel Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holban misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hershel Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hershel Cox!
Thaenir Holban spoke after the fight, saying 'Its RIGGED!!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Dreth takes the fight into the clinch.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Dreth is controlling the position.
Dreth tries to stall but Wallace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wallace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Dreth tightens his grip and picks Wallace up, before dumping him to the ground. Wallace manages to land in guard.
Wallace pulls Dreth in to control the position.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace has Dreth pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dreth drops back looking for a leg! Wallace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wallace manages to kick Dreth off! Dreth jumps back into Wallace's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth is stalling in the full guard.
Dreth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dreth wants to stand but Wallace has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Wallace is pulling down on Dreth's head to control his posture.
Wallace wants to improve his position but instead Dreth has moved into half guard.
Dreth is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.#ES#
Wallace pushes Dreth off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Dreth 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.#ES#
Wallace has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dreth is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but Dreth has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Dreth pushes Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Dreth.
Wallace keeps control of Dreth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##TD2#
Dreth jumps into guard, dragging Wallace to the mat.
Wallace won't allow Dreth to sweep him here.
Dreth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wallace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dreth has a closed guard, preventing Wallace from standing up. #T3#
Wallace lands a couple of digs.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Wallace has gone for a leg lock! Dreth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wallace's guard.#REVB#
Wallace trying to control the position here.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
Dreth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dreth is one step ahead there.
Wallace controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dreth stops Wallace from standing up. #ES#
Wallace has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dreth has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dreth pulls guard effortlessly.
Dreth wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dreth controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Dreth wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Wallace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dreth, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dreth gets a clinch.
Wallace jumps guard but Dreth stands there with Wallace around his waist. Wallace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dreth has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Dreth breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Dreth. Dreth maintains the clinch.
Wallace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Dreth pulls Wallace into guard.
#SUB2#
Dreth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Wallace decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace shoots in but Dreth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dreth moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.
Dreth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wallace napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Dreth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dreth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dreth throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dreth is trying to get an arm triangle but Wallace is defending well.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
Wallace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Wallace pushes Dreth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dreth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dreth working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wallace is trying to control Dreth's posture but Dreth avoids it.
Wallace sneaks back into half guard.
Dreth is thwarting Wallace's attempts to control the position.
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Wallace scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dreth manages to mount him!
Wallace is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dreth unloads with some shots from mount but Wallace bucks and avoids them well.
Wallace manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth controlling the action here.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Wallace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dreth is working away from the top position though.
Wallace is trying to stand back up but Dreth is controlling him
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wallace regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving. #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.
Dreth wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
Wallace wants to stand but Dreth is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dreth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dreth looking for a sweep. Not yet Dreth, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Wallace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dreth, up you get! #CL2#
Dreth has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valen Dreth 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#
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Dreth circles away.
#CL#
Wallace moves into the clinch.#TD#
Wallace jumps into guard, dragging Dreth to the mat.
#SUB2#
Dreth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dreth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wallace seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dreth trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace has his hands on Dreth's head, controlling the position.
Wallace continues to stall.#T1#
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreth trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wallace's guard.
Wallace pulls Dreth in close to his closed guard and prevents Dreth from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables Dreth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Wallace manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wallace prevents Dreth from breaking the clinch.
Wallace tries to score a body lock takedown but Dreth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Dreth successfully pulls guard.
Dreth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SU#
Wallace stands and steps away. Dreth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dreth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Dreth clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but Dreth has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Dreth is trying to trip Wallace. He has hold of a leg but Wallace is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dreth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Dreth stands up and waves to Wallace to follow him. #TD2#
Dreth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dreth is in Wallace's guard.
Wallace pulls Dreth in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Wallace's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dreth won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Wallace is working hard here to advance position.
Wallace pulls Dreth in close to prevent any damage.
Wallace 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dreth is one step ahead there.
Wallace seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valen Dreth.
Well Dreth 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
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