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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DFN#21 Bang vs Fanning
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Benitez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mayweather sprawls well initially but Benitez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Mayweather is looking to escape. Benitez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Mayweather is trying to stand back up but Benitez is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mayweather is looking to escape. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayweather can do anything to dispel that myth. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Benitez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benitez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Benitez slips a jab and a cross from Mayweather .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Benitez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayweather was covering up waiting for the punch and Benitez finishes the takedown easily into guard. Benitez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1# Benitez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Benitez'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. Benitez working some strikes from top position. Benitez stays in close to Mayweather 's body and controls the position. Benitez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mayweather for as long as he can get away with. Benitez slips nicely into half guard. Benitez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Benitez 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. Mayweather is looking to escape. Benitez works his way into full mount! Benitez raining down hammerfists from mount. Benitez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mayweather can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Benitez content just to control the position here. #T3# Benitez punishing his opponent with strikes. Benitez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Benitez looking to control and managing it successfully. Mayweather is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Benitez controlling from the full mount. Mayweather is in a horrible position here. Benitez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4# Benitez controlling the position easily from mount. Mayweather is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Benitez controlling his opponent. You get the feeling that Mayweather really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've been informed that Mayweather has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Benitez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mayweather tries to buck Benitez off but he can't manage it. Benitez controlling his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agustin Benitez 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# Benitez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. It seemed like Mayweather was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mayweather tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Benitez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Benitez pulls guard. Benitez is adopting a defensive guard. Agustin Benitez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mayweather wants to control from the top but Benitez keeps moving. Benitez pulls Mayweather in close to prevent any damage. Mayweather must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayweather stopping the sweep attempt from Benitez.#T1# Benitez is controlling Mayweather 's posture. Mayweather wants to stand but Benitez is controlling his posture from full guard. Benitez pulls Mayweather in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Benitez takes the fight into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Mayweather 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Benitez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD# Benitez gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2# Benitez uses his free foot to push down on Mayweather 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mayweather . Benitez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mayweather tries to buck Benitez off but he can't manage it. Benitez controlling from mount. Mayweather really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benitez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Benitez won't let Mayweather get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Benitez controlling from mount. #T3# Mayweather trying desperately to get to his feet.
Benitez working Mayweather over with strikes here. Benitez controlling his opponent. Mayweather is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Benitez is in the full mount, landing strikes. Benitez looking to control and managing it successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Benitez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4# Benitez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benitez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Benitez continues to stall. Benitez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mayweather is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agustin Benitez dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Benitez keeps the fight on the outside. Benitez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice takedown defense from Mayweather . No joy for Benitez on that attempt. Benitez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayweather but Mayweather pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD# Benitez gets a double leg takedown into Mayweather 's guard. Benitez controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayweather can't keep his opponent in guard - Benitez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Benitez prevents Mayweather from standing back up.
#T1# Benitez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Benitez passes to side control. Benitez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but Benitez drags him back down. Benitez taking a breather here. Mayweather gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Benitez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Benitez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayweather can do to turn this around?#T2# More hug and hope from Benitez. Further stalling from Benitez. Mayweather 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Benitez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Benitez landing strikes from the mount and Mayweather is in trouble! #T3# Benitez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Benitez cracks Mayweather with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Benitez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Benitez landing punches. Benitez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4# Benitez won't let Mayweather get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Mayweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Benitez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Benitez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Agustin Benitez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Benitez won't let Mayweather get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Benitez controlling his opponent. Mayweather wants to try and get back to his feet. Benitez landing punches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Benitez controlling his opponent. Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Agustin Benitez showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benitez, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agustin Benitez!
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Event:
RS 147 Lights Out
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Nijholt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boyka looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka fails with the takedown#CL2# and Nijholt moves into the clinch. Nijholt lands a damaging elbow. Nice elbow from Nijholt. Nice elbow from Nijholt. Nice elbow from Nijholt. Nijholt lands a damaging elbow. Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Nijholt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nijholt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boyka. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nijholt lands a damaging elbow. Nijholt tries to throw a body punch but Boyka avoids it by throwing Nijholt back against the cage. Nijholt lands a nice shot to the body. Nijholt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nijholt. Nijholt pushes Boyka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1# A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt. Nijholt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nijholt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt. Nijholt lands a damaging elbow. Nijholt has Boyka pressed against the cage, preventing Boyka from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nijholt lands an elbow inside. Nijholt lands an elbow inside. Boyka prevents a body shot from Nijholt. Nijholt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt. Nijholt lands a body punch. Boyka takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2# Boyka is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nijholt lands a shot to the body. Oh Boyka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Boyka takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2# Nijholt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nijholt throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# Nijholt closes the distance and clinches. #T2# Nijholt lands an elbow just above Boyka 's eye. Nijholt lands an elbow that stopped Boyka in his tracks for a moment. Nijholt lands a nice elbow. Our sources have told us that Boyka has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Nijholt has Boyka pressed against the cage. He pushes Boyka back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Nijholt throws a beautiful elbow that sends Boyka crashing to the floor! Nijholt piles on the pressure with more strikes! Boyka is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avery Nijholt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1# Rockayne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torres. Torres has a takedown stuffed.#TD2# Rockayne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Rockayne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Torres throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rockayne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rockayne preventing the sweep. Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockayne is controlling him. Torres 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.#T1# Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Rockayne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rockayne can do anything to dispel that myth. Rockayne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Torres. Rockayne is doing well to control the position and prevent Torres from advancing to side control. Torres prevents Rockayne from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rockayne looks winded!#T2# Torres tries to stand and escape but Rockayne is controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rockayne moves into full guard.
Rockayne tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rockayne pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage. Rockayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Rockayne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Torres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockayne is fending him off so far but Torres persists. Nope, Rockayne circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him. Left hook, right uppercut from Torres. Torres shoots for a takedown but Rockayne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL# Torres clinches with his opponent.
Torres has had enough of the clinch but Rockayne keeps him there for the moment. Torres throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2# Rockayne gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T4# Rockayne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Torres wants to improve his position but Rockayne is controlling well.
Torres wants to get back to his feet. Torres trying to control but Rockayne postures up.
#SUB# Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rockayne wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well. Rockayne working the head and body with strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Torres is trying to control but can't.
Rockayne performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Torres actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Rockayne will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Rockayne looking to score a takedown here. Torres is defending well but Rockayne drives through and ends up in Torres's guard.#SUB# Rockayne is posturing up here but Torres has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rockayne tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rockayne has to tap! Slick submission there by Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Curt Torres!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Kicura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kicura 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. Let's hope that Kicura 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. Burch is trying to control the position but Kicura postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kicura looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Burch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Kicura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Burch wants to stand and escape but Kicura is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kicura's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kicura's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Burch with a poor takedown #CL2# and Kicura counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2# Kicura wants the takedown. Burch is fighting it off but Kicura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burch's guard against the cage.#ES# Burch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Burch fails with a takedown attempt. Kicura with the counter takedown but Burch avoids it easily.#CL2# Kicura gets a clinch. #T2##TD2# Kicura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burch can't fight it off and eventually Kicura manages to take the fight to the floor. Burch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kicura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES# Burch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2# Kicura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Burch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kicura looks winded! Burch struggling a bit here. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Burch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kicura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3# Burch can't do much from the bottom here. Kicura happy to just control the position for now. #SU2# Kicura decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# Kicura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2# Kicura stands up and beckons Burch to his feet. #CL# Kicura tries to keep at a distance but Burch has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4# Burch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Burch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Kicura has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burch is trying to keep an underhook but Kicura manages to get the takedown into half guard. Burch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kicura. Burch trying to control from the bottom.
Kicura is taking a breather. Burch 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. Kicura is pressing down on Burch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burch is holding on for now. Kicura is keen to just control but Burch is a slippery customer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Kicura will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL2# Kicura forces Burch back against the cage and clinches. Kicura is trying to force a seperation but Burch has the dominant position. Kicura takes an elbow to the forehead. Kicura misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicura blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Kicura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# Kicura pulls guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burch trying to control but Kicura is working from the bottom. Kicura is looking to stand up but Burch isn't so interested in that idea. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kicura is on top in guard.
#REVB# Kicura sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kicura wants to control from the top but Burch keeps moving. Burch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kicura is breathing heavily. Burch trying to control the position.
Burch pulls Kicura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kicura from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES# Burch is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kicura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2# Burch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Kicura breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Burch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kicura postures up.
Kicura stops Burch from standing up. Kicura trying to control but Burch is working from the bottom. Kicura won't allow Burch to get back to his feet. Burch pulls Kicura in to control the position. Burch keeping moving, preventing Kicura from controlling successfully. #T3# Burch controlling the position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Adrian Kicura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Kicura scores with a takedown into Burch's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kicura throws a strike but Burch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Kicura 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. Kicura is trying to control the position but Burch postures up. Burch trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kicura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burch. Burch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4# Burch won't allow Kicura to sweep him here. Burch wants to control from the top but Kicura keeps moving. #SU# Burch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Burch tries to clinch up.#CL# Burch has Kicura up against the cage in a clinch.
Burch goes for a takedown attempt but Kicura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kicura misses with a double jab.
Burch misses with a takedown attempt - Kicura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adrian Kicura will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Burch tries to clinch but Kicura is having none of it. #TD2# Kicura drives through with a takedown into Burch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Burch trying to keep a closed guard but Kicura is proving a slippery customer.
Kicura showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kicura trying to control but Burch is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burch controls Kicura momentarily but Kicura frees himself. Burch wants to stand but Kicura is controlling the position. Kicura trying to control the position from guard on top but Burch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kicura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Kicura's corner is telling him to maintain position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Burch wants to sweep here but Kicura controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Kicura instigates a clinch. #TD2# Kicura lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Burch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kicura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2# Kicura wants to take a breather but Burch is having none of it. Kicura is pressing down on Burch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burch is holding on for now. #SUB# Burch looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Burch tries to kick Kicura off but Kicura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kicura swats away the attempt to clinch by Burch.#CL2# Burch gets tackled into the cage by Kicura. Kicura maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2# Kicura pulls Burch into guard.
Burch trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kicura being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Kicura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Burch trying to control but Kicura is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU# Burch stands and steps away. Kicura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Lane Burch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Burch drives through and clinches with Kicura against the cage.
Burch is trying to pull guard but Kicura has him pressed against the cage. Burch keeps control of Kicura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Burch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kicura walks away with a smile on his face. Burch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2# Kicura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Burch has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kicura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Lane Burch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Adrian Kicura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Burch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kicura after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight! Adrian Kicura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kicura 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Kicura! Adrian Kicura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1##KD# Peterson drops De Khan with a beautiful combination! De Khan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Peterson is looking for the KO!#ROC# De Khan is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Han De Khan has been cut. Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
De Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him? Peterson misses with a low kick as De Khan jumps back. De Khan unleashes a big counter combination but Peterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Peterson throws a low kick but De Khan avoids it. De Khan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. De Khan leaves his chin hanging out and Peterson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! De Khan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Peterson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# OSullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
OSullivan stalling.
#TD2# OSullivan has clasped his hands together around De Khan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU2# OSullivan stands up. De Khan stalks OSullivan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into OSullivan's face. OSullivan staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2# OSullivan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Khan! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Khan seems a little lost for a moment, as OSullivan dominates the positioning.#SU2# OSullivan decides to stand back up. #TD2# OSullivan dives in and scores a takedown into De Khan's guard. OSullivan is stalling in the full guard. #T1# OSullivan pushing down on De Khan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. De Khan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OSullivan on the ground. OSullivan not doing much here.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# OSullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. De Khan tries to kick OSullivan off but OSullivan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. OSullivan is controlling the pace.
#SUB2# OSullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OSullivan. #T3##SU2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. OSullivan escapes and gets back to his feet. De Khan throws a body kick that misses and OSullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Enda OSullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Khan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A countering left hand to the body from OSullivan misses. We've been informed that OSullivan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. De Khan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and OSullivan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OSullivan. OSullivan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2# OSullivan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. De Khan wants to get back to his feet but OSullivan passes into half guard.
#T4##REVR# De Khan tries to kick OSullivan off but OSullivan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. OSullivan controlling the action here. #SU2# OSullivan decides to stand up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enda OSullivan 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# De Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OSullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. De Khan throws a wild body kick that OSullivan sees coming a mile off. OSullivan closes the distance and clinches up with De Khan, looking for a takedown. OSullivan pushes De Khan against the cage but De Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# OSullivan shoots in and gets a takedown into De Khan's guard. OSullivan is standing up over De Khan. De Khan looks to escape but OSullivan dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2# OSullivan decides to stand back up. De Khan throws a nice looking combination but OSullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# OSullivan gets a double leg takedown into De Khan's guard. De Khan wants to get back to his feet but OSullivan passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVR# OSullivan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1# OSullivan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Enda OSullivan has got the better of the ground game so far. OSullivan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2# OSullivan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. De Khan swinging wildly here.
OSullivan tries to counter with a clinch but De Khan shakes him off and moves away.#T3##CL2# OSullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Khan, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# OSullivan gets a trip takedown into half guard. De Khan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but OSullivan manages to mount him!
OSullivan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# OSullivan looking to isolate an arm here. De Khan doesn't see it coming and as OSullivan extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by OSullivan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enda OSullivan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1# Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kicura fails with the takedown and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2# Kicura is rocked! Kicura is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Oh Kicura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kicura misses the shot to the body. Kicura seems to have got his legs back now. Kicura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones lands with a right and another and another! Kicura is in big trouble! Jones lands again and this time it's lights out for Kicura! A quality knockout there for Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Jones! In defeat, Adrian Kicura stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lose, because I made mistakes. In revenge I will beat him.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Mayweather drives through and clinches with Bala against the cage.
Bala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bala misses with a short punch on the inside. Bala lands a hook to the side of the head. Mayweather jumps guard but Bala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather . Mayweather blocks an uppercut.
Mayweather blocks an uppercut.
Bala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch on the inside from Bala fails to land. Bala misses with a punch to the body.
Bala keeps control of Mayweather as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bala misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayweather blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Bala pushes Mayweather back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bala misses with a punch to the body.
Bala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bala tries a body shot but Mayweather blocks it.
#T1# Mayweather is trying to push Bala away but Bala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Mayweather blocking some punches.
Bala lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bala. Bala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards. Bala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bala scores with a shot to the side of Mayweather 's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Bala. Mayweather blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bala working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Bala.
Bala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards. Bala lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bala tries a body shot but Mayweather blocks it.
Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Bala tries to work over Mayweather 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Bala fails to land. Mayweather wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayweather prevents a body shot from Bala. A short right from Bala. Mayweather tries to pull guard but Bala forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Mayweather prevents a body shot from Bala. Bala lands with a short shot to the head. Bala pushes Mayweather back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mayweather is breathing heavily. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bala. Bala lands with a short shot to the head. Bala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bala prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather . That's going to take a lot out of him. Bala lands with a left to the head. Bala can't find room to land a body shot as Mayweather controls the action.
Bala lands with a right to the head. #T3# Mayweather tries to circle away but Bala has him pinned against the cage. Bala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bala swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it. Bala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards. Bala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards. Bala lands a nice uppercut. Bala scores with a nice hook to the head. A hook to the body from Bala.
Bala gets through Mayweather 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bala lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bala lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bala working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayweather or not. Bala lands an uppercut. Bala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Bala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards. A short body shot lands from Bala as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bala fails to land. Bala lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bala. Bala lands a body punch. Bala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bala scores with a shot to the side of Mayweather 's head. Mayweather blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bala. A shot in the inside from Bala. Bala lands with a left to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short left from Bala. Bala lands a shoulder strike. Mayweather is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bala pulls him back up using the underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saho Bala dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Bala closes the distance and pushes Mayweather back into the cage. Bala misses with a short punch on the inside. Saho Bala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards. Bala scores with an uppercut up the middle. A right handed body shot lands from Bala.
Mayweather leaning against his opponent.
Bala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayweather 's elbow. Bala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mayweather jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bala walks away with a smile on his face. Mayweather gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Mayweather closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayweather tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bala just stands there and leans against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Bala.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bala lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Bala scores with a shot to the side of Mayweather 's head. Bala digs a right hand underneath Mayweather 's ribcage. Mayweather let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayweather . Mayweather blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bala struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayweather controls his hands.
Mayweather blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Bala. A hook to the body from Bala.
A head punch on the inside from Bala fails to land. Bala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayweather s head. Bala works on Mayweather 's body with a couple of short punches. Bala misses with some punches.
Mayweather blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bala. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bala lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Bala. Bala lands a shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bala. Mayweather prevents a body shot from Bala. Bala lands a left hand.
Bala lands with a right to the head. A short left from Bala. Mayweather blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards. Mayweather blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bala. #ROC2# Mayweather is rocked!#T3# Bala lands a body punch in the clinch. Bala scores with a nice hook to the head. Oh Mayweather is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bala scores with a shoulder strike. Bala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bala lands a hook to the side of the head. Bala scores with a shot to the side of Mayweather 's head. Bala creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mayweather 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mayweather drops to his knees and Bala pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saho Bala! A very excited looking Saho Bala 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Rockayne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2# Lashley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rockayne has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Rockayne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lashley has him pressed against the cage. Lashley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Lashley tries to throw a body punch but Rockayne avoids it by throwing Lashley back against the cage. #TD2# Lashley pulls guard effortlessly. Lashley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockayne wants to control from the top but Lashley keeps moving. Rockayne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Lashley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockayne defends well. Lashley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockayne is one step ahead there. #T1# Lashley is pulling down on Rockayne's head to control his posture. #SUB# Rockayne has gone for a leg lock! Lashley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rockayne's guard.#REVB# Rockayne keeping moving, preventing Lashley from controlling successfully. Lashley lands a couple of digs. Lashley working some strikes from top position. Rockayne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Lashley wants to control from the top but Rockayne keeps moving. Lashley passes Rockayne's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Lashley is thwarting Rockayne's attempts to control the position. Lashley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rockayne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rockayne tries to get out of the position. Lashley controlling the pace. Let's hope that Lashley 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.#ES# Rockayne has one foot on Lashley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3##TD# Rockayne throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lashley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rockayne is in Lashley's guard. Lashley controlling Rockayne's posture. #SUB# Rockayne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lashley dives on top into guard.#REVB# Lashley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Lashley wants to pass the guard but Rockayne is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lashley preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB# Rockayne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lashley defends it easily. Lashley passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Lashley wants to pass the guard but Rockayne is defending well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lashley scores with a couple of good hammerfists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Lashley looking to score a takedown here. Rockayne is defending well but Lashley drives through and ends up in Rockayne's guard. Lashley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rockayne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lashley is looking to stand up but Rockayne won't let him. Lashley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2# Rockayne is working an open guard so Lashley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Rockayne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lashley defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rockayne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lashley lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2# It looks like John Rockayne has been cut. Lashley misses with a body shot.
Lashley darts in looking for a takedown but Rockayne gets double underhooks and turns Lashley into the cage. #T1# No luck for Rockayne with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rockayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Lashley darts in and clinches Rockayne up against the cage.#BC# Rockayne manages to break the clinch.
Lashley darts in looking for a takedown but Rockayne gets double underhooks and turns Lashley into the cage. Rockayne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD# Rockayne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lashley did well to prevent Rockayne getting side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lashley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Lashley is looking for a triangle but Rockayne pushes his legs off easily.
Lashley is trying to keep Rockayne in close.
#T2# Rockayne is looking to work some ground and pound but Lashley has wrist control. Rockayne landing with the ground and pound. Rockayne throwing strikes but missing. Rockayne looking to sit in guard and control but Lashley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Lashley trying to control but Rockayne is working from the bottom. 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! Rockayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bobby Lashley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Rockayne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lashley's guard. #REVR##SUB2# Lashley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rockayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU# Rockayne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Lashley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Rockayne moves into the clinch.#T4# Rockayne looking for a takedown. Rockayne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lashley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Rockayne tries to score a body lock takedown but Lashley shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Rockayne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lashley controlling the action here for a moment.
Rockayne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lashley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2# Lashley manages to break the clinch.
Lashley scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rockayne doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Lashley moves into the clinch.#BC# Rockayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on John Rockayne's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Lashley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Rockayne tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lashley easily slips into full mount! Rockayne is squirming around, avoiding Lashley's attempts to control the action. #SU2# Lashley stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Lashley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rockayne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lashley is in Rockayne's guard. Lashley trying to control but Rockayne is working from the bottom. #T1# Rockayne wants to control but Lashley passes easily into half guard.
Rockayne trying to hold on to Lashley's head to control him but Lashley postures up.
Lashley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rockayne is refusing to be controlled, as Lashley sits in half guard. Rockayne won't allow Lashley to pass to mount. Rockayne is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Rockayne tries for a takedown but Lashley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Despite the aggression on Lashley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lashley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lashley misses with a few strikes there.
Rockayne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lashley sprawls and moves away.#T3# Rockayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD2# Lashley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lashley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Rockayne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lashley on the ground. Lashley tries to score with some ground and pound. Rockayne controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Rockayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.#ES# Rockayne sneaks out the side door and pushes Lashley away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD# Rockayne drives through with a takedown into Lashley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Rockayne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Rockayne throws a sloppy strike and Lashley has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rockayne is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lashley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Lashley! An intense looking Bobby Lashley took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Im Glad I Won The Fight Fans, And My Next Fight I Want Is Brock "The Beast " Lesnar, Let Do This Lesnar WWE Vs TNA. Money Fight Is Right Here Bitch'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1# Goff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boyka fails to land the takedown.#TD2# Boyka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Goff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Boyka wants to pass the guard but Goff is keeping the position. Goff wants to stand up but Boyka is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Goff has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Boyka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD# Goff jumps into guard, dragging Boyka to the mat.
Goff wants to sweep here but Boyka controlling him for the moment. #T1# Goff wants to stand but Boyka is controlling the position. Boyka trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom. Boyka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Boyka wants to control from the top but Goff keeps moving. Boyka looking to sit in guard and control but Goff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Goff stays in close to Boyka's body and controls the position. Boyka throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boyka trying to keep a closed guard but Goff is proving a slippery customer.
Boyka wants to improve his position but instead Goff has moved into half guard.
#SU# Goff stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Boyka to get to his feet. Boyka fails with a takedown attempt. #T3# Boyka misses with a head kick.
#TD# Goff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boyka's guard.#ES2# Boyka pushes Goff off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boyka throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL# and Goff counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Goff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Goff has Boyka pressed against the cage, preventing Boyka from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Goff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goff just leaning against Boyka, taking a breather. #TD# Goff gets a trip takedown into half guard. Boyka is looking to get back to is feet but Goff passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boyka looks to move to half guard but instead Goff has passed into mount! Damn! Boyka is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4# Boyka is looking to improve his position but Goff isn't that keen on the idea. Goff looking to control and managing it successfully. Boyka tries to lock up and control but Goff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Goff controlling the pace for now. A nice elbow there by Goff. Boyka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Boyka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Goff dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Boyka tries to clinch there but Goff circles away.
Goff circles away from the clinch attempt and Goff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka tries to clinch up and Goff counters with a stiff right hand. Boyka tries to clinch but Goff moves away #TD# and Goff counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boyka wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Goff lands with a punch from half guard. Boyka regains full guard. Nicely done. Erwin Goff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Goff controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Boyka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goff defends well. Boyka is breathing heavily. Goff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Boyka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Goff manages to pass to side control. Boyka wants to get back to full guard.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Goff is looking for a kimura but Boyka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goff to get the leverage. Goff prevents Boyka from improving his position. Goff blocks the strikes from Boyka.
Goff content to control rather than advance. #SUB2# Boyka looking for submissions off his back. Boyka is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3# Goff 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. Goff scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Goff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Goff connects with a body shot that sends Boyka's belly button to the back.#TD# Goff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boyka to the mat! Boyka manages to get full guard. Goff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Boyka is looking for a triangle but Goff pushes his legs off easily.
Goff controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Goff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyka can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB# Goff 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boyka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goff is controlling him. Goff 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Boyka throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goff escapes and throws Boyka's legs to the side, diving into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Goff dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Goff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyka was covering up waiting for the punch and Goff finishes the takedown easily into guard. Goff content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Boyka 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. Goff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES2# Boyka has his feet on Goff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Boyka is looking to clinch but Goff is avoiding it.
Boyka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Goff counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Goff wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD# Goff pulls guard. Boyka content to stall in guard here. #T2# Boyka wants to stand and escape but instead Goff has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Goff is stalling in the full guard. Goff lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3# Goff stays in close to Boyka's body and controls the position. #SUB2# Boyka working for a triangle but Goff defends it easily.
#SUB2# Boyka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boyka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Goff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Boyka wants to get back to his feet but Goff is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Goff preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boyka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Boyka tries to clinch but Goff is having none of it. #TD# Goff drives through with a takedown into guard. Goff is working Boyka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Goff sitting in guard, not really doing much. Goff has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Erwin Goff showed his dominance in that final round. Well Goff 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Goff!
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