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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TGC 27: Bush vs Hanley
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Valur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Valur finishes the takedown easily into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. King wants to get back to his feet but Valur is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Valur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. King wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Valur manages to pass to side control. #SUB2# King is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Valur has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! King is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Gilbert Valur!
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Event:
PFF 5 - Hunter vs Smith
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Semenov throws a combination. Hague tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Semenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Semenov moves in looking to clinch but Hague pushes him off. Semenov ducks under a wild hook from Hague. Semenov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hague lands a body shot.
Hague swinging wildly here.
Hague uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenov.
Hague throws a looping overhand right but Semenov ducks down to avoid it. Hague cracks a nice hook into Semenov's ribs. Semenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hague will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hague tests Semenov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT# It looks like Maksim Semenov has been cut.#T1# Semenov jabs at Hague's body. A shot to the body from Hague misses and Semenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Semenov lands with a good body shot. Hague swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semenov tries to bum rush Hague with a series of wild strikes but Hague uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It looked like Hague was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Semenov. Semenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Semenov scores with a one two! Hague had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Semenov looks winded!#CL# Hague has closed the distance and engaged Semenov in a clinch.
Hague lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hague prevents Semenov from breaking the clinch. Hague keeps control of Semenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hague cracks Semenov with a nice body shot. Hague digs a right hand underneath Semenov's ribcage. Semenov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right from Hague. Hague misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hague lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Hague tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hague misses with a body punch.
Hague lands a nice shot to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Hague.
Hague scores with a shoulder strike. A short uppercut from Hague. Hague lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Semenov or not. Hague scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC# Semenov is rocked! Semenov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Semenov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hague finish him? Hague working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hague lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hague definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hague is muscling Semenov up against the cage and as Semenov bounces back off, Hague cracks him with a huge right hand! Semenov crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaun Hague!
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Event:
PFF4 - Steve vs Ohanian
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination. #CL2# Minger clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Minger breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Minger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Minger is now in Jones's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2# Minger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Minger throwing strikes but missing. Jones wants to sweep here but Minger controlling him for the moment. Minger lands a couple of digs. Minger 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. Minger passes into half guard. Minger is taking a breather. Jones 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. Jones pushes Minger off looking to stand but Minger dives back in and keeps control.
#T1# Minger looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Minger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Minger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minger scores with a couple of nice shots. Minger working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Minger slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead. Minger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jones is breathing heavily. Minger scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Minger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Minger looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Minger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ground and pound from Minger. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Minger is taking a breather. Jones 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. Minger working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2# Minger drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head. Minger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Minger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Minger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Minger slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead. Minger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones! #SUB2# Minger is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jones is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jones flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Minger anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jones and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Minger slips an arm under Jones chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Minger has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Minger is squeezing on Jones like an anaconda would it's prey. Jones fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Suoer Minger! Micheal Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn I Know it Was A Hard Fight Fans, But I'll Win The Next One'.
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Event:
TGC 25: Shakhbulatov vs Human
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Picciluna scores with a hook to the body. Kovalskii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Picciluna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalskii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Picciluna swings for the body but Kovalskii moves out of range.
Kovalskii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Picciluna throws a series of punches but Kovalskii avoids them all with ease. Kovalskii takes a body punch but keeps moving. Picciluna looks to land a combination but Kovalskii avoids it well. Kovalskii walks into a straight right hand from Picciluna.#CUT# It looks like Pan Kovalskii has been cut. Picciluna stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovalskii. Kovalskii gets slowly back to his feet. A counter left hand to the body from Picciluna misses its target. Picciluna throws a series of punches but Kovalskii moves out of range. #KD# Picciluna drops Kovalskii with a beautiful combination! Kovalskii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Picciluna is looking for the KO!#ROC# Kovalskii is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Picciluna lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kovalskii is looking to close the distance but Picciluna sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kovalskii crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kovalskii is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Umberto Picciluna!
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Event:
FSF 11: Eagle
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Volchenko clinches up against the cage. Volchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt. Volchenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Franke's face.
#CUT# It looks like Theo Franke has been cut. Volchenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Volchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt. Franke is trying to drag Volchenko to the mat but Volchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Franke. Volchenko avoiding damage.
Volchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Volchenko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Volchenko slows down the pace here.
Volchenko misses with a body punch.
#T1# Franke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volchenko prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC# Volchenko breaks the clinch.
Volchenko darts in looking for a takedown but Franke gets double underhooks and turns Volchenko into the cage. Ivan Volchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Volchenko gets caught napping as Franke dives in and scores a takedown. Volchenko manages to retain guard. Volchenko wants to sweep but no luck. Volchenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franke is controlling him. Volchenko has momentary wrist control but Franke slips an elbow through the middle. Volchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franke is one step ahead there. Franke lands a couple of digs.#T2# Franke lands a couple of digs. Franke wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is keeping the position. Franke lands a couple of decent looking shots. Franke throwing strikes from guard but Volchenko blocks nicely. Franke scoring with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Volchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Volchenko is pulling down on Franke's head to control his posture. Franke landing with the ground and pound. Franke works over Volchenko with some ground and pound from guard.#T3# Franke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volchenko's head. Franke wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving. Franke preventing the sweep. Franke landing some decent shots from guard. Franke wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is keeping the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Franke lands a couple of elbows. Franke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Volchenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# so Franke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES# Volchenko has his feet on Franke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Franke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4##CL# Volchenko takes the fight into the clinch. Franke fails to pull guard.
Volchenko leaning against his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Franke is trying to drag Volchenko to the mat but Volchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Franke wants to take the fight to the mat but Volchenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Franke is looking to take this one to the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Franke is trying to pull guard but Volchenko has him pressed against the cage. Volchenko lands a body punch. Franke blocks the elbow strike.
Volchenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volchenko dominated that round. The cut man is working on Theo Franke's cut. That's time! Volchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Volchenko is looking to land body kicks.#CL# Volchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Volchenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Volchenko after a bit of a struggle. #BC# Volchenko breaks the clinch.
Volchenko sizes up Franke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Franke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franke. Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Franke. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Volchenko throws an overhand right that has Franke reeling! Volchenko follows up with more punches and Franke is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Volchenko! A determined Ivan Volchenko didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
TGC 23: Nobrainer vs Lang 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# King walks into a straight right hand from Norden. King throws a leg kick that is checked and Norden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Joseph King has been cut. Joseph King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Norden has knocked King down with a huge combo! Norden steps away and waves a wobbly King back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# King is rocked!#CL2# Norden forces King back against the cage and clinches. Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2# Norden manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King closes the distance but Norden moves to the side and Norden counters with a crisp right that sends King to the canvas! Norden follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Njord Norden! An out of breath Njord Norden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Peterhof Fightfest 1
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Semenov throws a body shot but no joy. Murhaa is looking to counter the offense by Semenov and move into the clinch. Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Semenov swinging wildly here.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Semenov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Semenov avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Semenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Murhaa drives through and clinches with Semenov against the cage.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semenov backwards. Murhaa is leaning against Semenov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Murhaa. Murhaa stalling against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murhaa is working Semenov over against the cage. Murhaa pushes Semenov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1# Semenov tries to circle away but Murhaa has him pinned against the cage. Murhaa prevents Semenov from breaking the clinch. Murhaa stalling against the cage.
Semenov working hard to break the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Semenov looks winded! A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Semenov can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch. Murhaa just leaning against Semenov, taking a breather. Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Semenov backwards. Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa prevents Semenov from breaking the clinch.#T2# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa. Murhaa lands a body punch. A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Murhaa. A short left from Murhaa. Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, 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! Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC# Semenov is rocked! Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenov. Semenov is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him? The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Semenov seems to have recovered his senses. Murhaa is struggling to control the position. Good body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3# A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head. #CUT# It looks like Maksim Semenov has been cut. Murhaa cracks Semenov with a nice body shot. Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head. Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut. Murhaa works on Semenov's body with a couple of short punches. Murhaa lands a right hand. A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa slowing the pace effectively. Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head. Murhaa lands a nice uppercut. Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semenov backwards. #T4# Murhaa leaning against his opponent.
Semenov can't break the clinch.
Murhaa leaning against his opponent.
Murhaa keeps control of Semenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenov backwards. Murhaa presses Semenov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Semenov's ribcage. Semenov let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short uppercut from Murhaa. Murhaa works on Semenov's body with a couple of short punches. Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Murhaa lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maksim Semenov's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Murhaa lands an overhand right. Maksim Semenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Semenov throws a one two combo.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that Semenov avoids nicely. Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murhaa works Semenov's body with a nice hook. Semenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Semenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# Murhaa closes the distance and clinches. Good body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Murhaa creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Semenov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Semenov drops to his knees and Murhaa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1# Minger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minger somewhat.#CL# Minger tries to keep at a distance but Kulli has taken the fight into the clinch. Minger can't find room to land a body shot as Kulli controls the action.
Kulli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD# Kulli pulls Minger into guard.
Kulli controlling Minger's posture. Kulli continues to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kulli tries to land a sweep but no joy. Minger throws an elbow that misses. Kulli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Minger's guard. Nice move by Kulli!#REVR# Kulli throws a big elbow that misses. Minger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kulli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Kulli looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Kulli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kulli pushes down on Minger's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU# Kulli stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Minger to get to his feet. Minger misses with a takedown and Kulli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##KD# Kulli lands a big head kick that sends Minger tumbling to the mat! Kulli takes a step backwards and waves Minger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Minger is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Suoer Minger has been cut. Kulli lands with a shot to the body. Minger is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulli finish him? 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! Minger circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kulli. Minger falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kulli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalju Kulli!
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Event:
FSF 6: New Balance
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1# Frank throws a hook but Larson blocks it. Frank misses with a hook. Larson ducked under it nicely. Larson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Larson fails with a takedown attempt. Larson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Frank counter with a right hand. Frank lands with a nice combination. Larson backs away looking to recover. Frank bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Larson's head backwards. Travis Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frank throws a nice looking combination but Larson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Larson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Frank lands a nice shot that snaps Larson's head back.
#ROC2# Larson is rocked!#T1# Frank closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Larson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Frank! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Travis Frank made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
FSF 4: Earth
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by La Riva. Larson tries to strike but it doesn't land. Larson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. You can see the frustration on Larson's face as La Riva controls the position. Larson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Larson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but La Riva pulls his head out easily. Larson is looking to escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# La Riva postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Larson to stand up. Martin La Riva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. La Riva thuds a left hand into Larson's body. A combination from La Riva does no damage. #CL# La Riva has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD# La Riva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. La Riva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. La Riva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB# La Riva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. La Riva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Larson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. La Riva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. La Riva wants to sweep here but Larson controlling him for the moment. La Riva pulls Larson in to control the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Larson stops La Riva from standing up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Larson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. La Riva sprawls well initially but Larson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. La Riva is trying to escape back to his feet but Larson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Larson gets to mount! La Riva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3# La Riva working to try and regain half guard.
Larson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
La Riva is trying to escape the mount.
La Riva tries to hold on but Larson pushes him away. #SUB2# Larson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now La Riva is on top in guard.
#SUB2# Larson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2# Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Riva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Larson looks winded!#SUB2# Larson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# La Riva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, La Riva has managed to get both his arms back between Larson's legs - danger averted. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Riva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin La Riva 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# La Riva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Larson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD# La Riva 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.#SU# Larson is working an open guard so La Riva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL# La Riva pushes Larson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# La Riva breaks from the clinch.
#TD# La Riva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Larson napping and manages to drive through into side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larson is looking for a sweep. Check out the look on La Riva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Larson is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! La Riva controlling from side mount. #T1# Larson wants to get back to his feet but La Riva drags him back down.#SU# La Riva stands up and beckons Larson to his feet. La Riva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larson can do to turn this around? Larson lands a leg kick that knocks La Riva off balance momentarily. La Riva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD# La Riva 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.#ES2# Larson pushes La Riva off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Larson. As Larson tries to get set, La Riva tries to push him back and clinch up but Larson manages to avoid the attempt.#T2# Larson is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and La Riva moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin La Riva! Martin La Riva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1# Tiddlywinks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tiddlywinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lightyear. Tiddlywinks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lightyear circles away quickly and effectively. Lightyear misses with a looping left. Tiddlywinks scores with a nice body kick.
Lightyear works over Tiddlywinks's head and body with a nice combination. Lightyear takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lightyear is breathing heavily. Lightyear throws a looping overhand right but Tiddlywinks ducks down to avoid it. Tiddlywinks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lightyear's calf. This has been an exciting period of action! Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tiddlywinks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lightyear takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Tiddlywinks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lightyear's head. Lightyear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiddlywinks is looking to slow Lightyear down with leg kicks. Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A solid body kick from Tiddlywinks. Lightyear takes a swing at Tiddlywinks's ribcage but misses. #T1# Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Lightyear moves out of range easily. Tiddlywinks tries to bum rush Lightyear with a series of wild strikes but Lightyear uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tiddlywinks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lightyear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiddlywinks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tiddlywinks tries to bum rush Lightyear with a series of wild strikes but Lightyear uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Lightyear moves out of range easily. Tiddlywinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but Lightyear moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Some bone on bone action there as Lightyear checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Tiddlywinks stuns Lightyear with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A jab from Tiddlywinks does it's job there. A big right from Tiddlywinks misses. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Tiddlywinks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Lightyear works Tiddlywinks's body with a nice hook. Tiddlywinks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiddlywinks misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tiddlywinks lands a high kick!
Tiddlywinks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Tiddlywinks connects with a leg kick. Lightyear looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Tiddlywinks throws a solid leg kick but Lightyear takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiddlywinks. Lightyear swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tiddlywinks misses with a body kick. Lightyear swings for the body but Tiddlywinks moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and Lightyear counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tiddlywinks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tiddlywinks. Tiddlywinks misses with a hook. Lightyear ducked under it nicely. #T3# Tiddlywinks misses with a head kick.
Tiddlywinks misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Lightyear finds it's target. Lightyear fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Tiddlywinks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Tiddlywinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightyear takes a swing at Tiddlywinks's ribcage but misses. Tiddlywinks is looking for the big counter here. Tiddlywinks blocks a jab. Lightyear takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiddlywinks misses with a head kick.
Lightyear throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiddlywinks on the side of the head. Tiddlywinks scores with a push kick. Tiddlywinks misses with a lunging right hand
and Lightyear counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. 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! Tiddlywinks lands with a nice combination. Lightyear backs away looking to recover. Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but Lightyear moves out of range.
Lightyear looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4# A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks. Tiddlywinks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lightyear takes a swing at Tiddlywinks's ribcage but misses. Lightyear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightyear lands with a nice body punch. A right-left combo lands from Tiddlywinks. Jab from Lightyear. Lightyear just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks. A lazy left from Tiddlywinks finds it's target. Lightyear throws a hook but Tiddlywinks blocks it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tiddlywinks lands a head kick!
Lightyear takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Tiddlywinks dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Tiddlywinks throws out a loose jab but Lightyear uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick step to the side and Lightyear tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lightyear waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiddlywinks.#KD2# Tiddlywinks drops Lightyear with a left and a right! Oh, Lightyear is hurt - Tiddlywinks dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2# Lightyear is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Tiddlywinks decides to stand back up. Oh Lightyear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lightyear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiddlywinks.
Lightyear seems to have got his legs back now. Tiddlywinks cracks Lightyear with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! No joy there for Tiddlywinks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiddlywinks misses with a head kick.
Lightyear misses the shot to the body. Tiddlywinks moves out of range as Lightyear strikes. Lightyear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tiddlywinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightyear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiddlywinks manages to avoid it. Tiddlywinks throws a lazy right hand but Lightyear sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Lightyear scores with a three punch combo!
Lightyear walks into a left hand. Lightyear fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiddlywinks scores with a leg kick.
Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2# Tiddlywinks connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Lightyear to the floor! Tiddlywinks dives in looking for the finish! 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!#SU2# Tiddlywinks gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Tiddlywinks lands a leg kick that knocks Lightyear off balance momentarily. Tiddlywinks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lightyear blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Lightyear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Tiddlywinks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Lightyear has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiddlywinks. Lightyear blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
#T2# Tiddlywinks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Tiddlywinks misses with a straight right. Lightyear is looking for a counter combo. Tiddlywinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightyear takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiddlywinks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Tiddlywinks looks to throw the jab but Lightyear is out of range. Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Lightyear tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Roger Tiddlywinks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lightyear just misses with a punch to the body.
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tiddlywinks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lightyear takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiddlywinks is looking to land body kicks. Lightyear tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiddlywinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tiddlywinks unleashes a big counter combination but Lightyear bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD2# Tiddlywinks moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lightyear goes down! Can Tiddlywinks finish him!?#SU2# Tiddlywinks gets to his feet. Lightyear looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3# Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tiddlywinks ducks under a wild hook from Lightyear. Lightyear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightyear throws an overhand right that lands on Tiddlywinks's shoulder, as Tiddlywinks tries to avoid the shot. Some wild striking there from Tiddlywinks.
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks. Tiddlywinks throws a big shot that misses. Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but Lightyear moves out of range.
Lightyear throws the left hand but Tiddlywinks avoids the punch easily. Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Lightyear moves out of range easily. Lightyear lands with a right hand. Lightyear staying out of range there. Lightyear looks to land a combination but Tiddlywinks avoids it well. #T4# Lightyear missing with a left hand there. Tiddlywinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tiddlywinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lightyear. A telegraphed right hand from Lightyear misses the target. Tiddlywinks unleashes a big counter combination but Lightyear bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Tiddlywinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lightyear. Tiddlywinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tiddlywinks throws a right and a left that both miss. Tiddlywinks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tiddlywinks lands a jab to the nose. Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tiddlywinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lightyear sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tiddlywinks misses the body punch and Lightyear counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice uppercut there from Lightyear. Lightyear ducks under a wild hook from Tiddlywinks. Tiddlywinks has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lightyear misses the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Tiddlywinks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lightyear is looking to counter punch. Tiddlywinks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks. Lightyear misses with an uppercut. Tiddlywinks saw that one coming. Lightyear looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiddlywinks is just out of range. Tiddlywinks misses with a two punch combination.
Tiddlywinks misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiddlywinks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lightyear counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lightyear throws a shot from downtown. Tiddlywinks moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lightyear throws a body punch but Tiddlywinks moves out of range. Tiddlywinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightyear looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lightyear misses the shot to the body. Tiddlywinks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiddlywinks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lightyear avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
#T1# Lightyear throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiddlywinks. Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses. Tiddlywinks motions for Lightyear to come forward. Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Lightyear wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses. Lightyear misses with a wild body shot. Tiddlywinks is looking for the big counter here. Tiddlywinks misses with a head kick.
Tiddlywinks slips a jab and a cross from Lightyear.
Tiddlywinks throws a right and a left that Lightyear avoids nicely. Tiddlywinks walks into a straight right hand from Lightyear. Lightyear throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiddlywinks misses with a head kick.
Tiddlywinks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lightyear is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Tiddlywinks throws an off balance right hand
and Lightyear counters with a nice body shot. Lightyear ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Buzz Lightyear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A quick step to the side and Lightyear tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Lightyear. Tiddlywinks does a little dance to reset his feet. Lightyear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiddlywinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Lightyear. Lightyear throws a body shot but no joy. 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! Lightyear throws a hook to the side of Tiddlywinks's head but Tiddlywinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tiddlywinks throws a counter combo. Tiddlywinks throws a series of strikes that have Lightyear backpedaling.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lightyear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiddlywinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Lightyear. A good leg kick by Tiddlywinks. Tiddlywinks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Tiddlywinks tries to bum rush Lightyear with a series of wild strikes but Lightyear uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lightyear connects with a right hand. Tiddlywinks shakes it off. Lightyear throws a body punch but Tiddlywinks moves out of range. #T3# Tiddlywinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Lightyear. Lightyear moves out of range of the strikes. Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Lightyear moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks. Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lightyear throws a body shot but no joy. Lightyear misses with a wild body shot. Lightyear scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiddlywinks doesn't seem bothered though. Lightyear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiddlywinks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Tiddlywinks scores with a head kick.
Lightyear connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiddlywinks momentarily.
Tiddlywinks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lightyear's hands. Lightyear throws a big shot that misses. Lightyear lands a lovely overhand right.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Lightyear moves out of range easily. Tiddlywinks throws a nice head kick!
Lightyear throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiddlywinks counters with a head kick. Lightyear throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lightyear ducks under a wild hook from Tiddlywinks. Lightyear swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tiddlywinks misses with a few strikes there.
Lightyear was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lightyear misses with a body shot.
Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tiddlywinks!
Lightyear fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiddlywinks on the side of the head. Tiddlywinks wants to land a leg kick but Lightyear is out of range. Tiddlywinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roger Tiddlywinks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Lightyear getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Roger Tiddlywinks. Well Tiddlywinks 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Tiddlywinks! Post fight, an emotional Roger Tiddlywinks said 'Im going to get a ice cream sunday yay!'. The defeated Buzz Lightyear had this to say: 'To Infinity and Beyond!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1# Hickman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hickman staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Hickman. King does a little dance to reset his feet. King cracks Hickman with a hook to the temple - Hickman is on wobbly legs here! King swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hickman falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! King wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joseph King!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1# Clark throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Van Den Berg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clark's guard. Van Den Berg is stalling in the full guard. Van Den Berg wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Den Berg looking to pass the guard. #T1# Clark wants to sweep here but Van Den Berg controlling him for the moment. Clark controls Van Den Berg momentarily but Van Den Berg frees himself. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Clark being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Van Den Berg gets caught flat footed, as Clark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Van Den Berg wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Clark manages to pass to side control. #SUB2# Clark is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# Van Den Berg manages to get to full guard.
Clark wants to control from the top but Van Den Berg keeps moving. #SUB# Van Den Berg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3# Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Van Den Berg working a defensive guard here.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Van Den Berg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clark defends well. Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Van Den Berg keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully. Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Clark shoots in and bounces Van Den Berg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Van Den Berg trying to control the position here. Van Den Berg is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Den Berg has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usain Clark dominated that round. That's time! Van Den Berg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Clark. Clark is looking to take a break and control but Van Den Berg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Van Den Berg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Clark wants to control for a moment but Van Den Berg uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Den Berg's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1# Clark is looking to take a break and control but Van Den Berg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. It looks like Clark is going to stand back up.
Clark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Den Berg keeps working. Clark passes to full mount! Poor strikes thrown by Clark there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Clark trying to control but Van Den Berg is having none of it. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Clark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Clark scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Den Berg?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Clark unloads with some shots from mount but Van Den Berg bucks and avoids them well.
Clark misses with a head shot.#T3# Clark throws some wild stikes that Van Den Berg manages to avoid easily.
Clark landing strikes from the mount. Van Den Berg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Van Den Berg wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Clark throwing strikes here but Van Den Berg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Clark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Den Berg is looking to escape. Van Den Berg tries to lock up and control but Clark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Clark trying to control but Van Den Berg is having none of it. #T4# Clark throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Clark with shots to the head and body - Van Den Berg looks very uncomfortable down there. Clark looking to control but Van Den Berg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Clark throws a wild left hand from mount and Van Den Berg manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. Clark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Clark is looking to take a break and control but Van Den Berg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usain Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Clark is looking to clinch but Van Den Berg is avoiding it.
#CL# Van Den Berg clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Van Den Berg gets a trip takedown into half guard. Van Den Berg trying to advance position but Clark counters by regaining guard. Clark 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. Clark controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clark trying to control the position.
Clark has control of Van Den Berg's left arm, preventing Van Den Berg from doing any damage. #T1# Van Den Berg stopping the sweep attempt from Clark. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Clark looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Danga de danga de dang - Van Den Berg scores with a four punch combination!#TD2# Clark shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clark showed some decent athleticism there. Clark not doing much here.
Van Den Berg trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Clark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Clark working the ground and pound effectively.
Clark looking to control but Van Den Berg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Van Den Berg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3# Clark trying to control but he's not successful this time. Usain Clark has got the better of the ground game so far. Clark thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Clark looking to control but Van Den Berg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Van Den Berg can't escape the position.
Clark looking to ground and pound but Van Den Berg is blocking nicely. Van Den Berg prevents Clark from taking his back. Clark wants to control the pace but Van Den Berg is squirming around nicely. #T4# Van Den Berg has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever. Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Clark not allowing Van Den Berg to control his hands. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clark tries to keep control of the position but Van Den Berg is staying busy. Jasper Van Den Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Usain Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight! Usain Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Clark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usain Clark!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1# Bennett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Po throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bennett appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Po throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet. Bennett attempts a counter takedown but Po avoids it well and moves away. Nice body punch from Po. Bennett shoots in and drives through. Po sprawls well. As Bennett backs off Po throws a huge counter combo but Bennett manages to avoid it all. Po throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Bennett counters with a nice double leg into guard. Po is looking to stand back up but Bennett counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Po. #REVB# Po is looking to escape. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bennett scoring with strikes to the body and head. Po pushes Bennett off looking to stand but Bennett dives back in and keeps control.
Bennett is nestled in close to Po, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bennett working Po over with strikes. #T1# Bennett not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bennett not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bennett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Po tries to kick Bennett off but Bennett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bennett trying to control from half guard but Po is working away. Bennett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bennett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB# Bennett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Po is trying to stand up here but Bennett is controlling him well. #T2# Po is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Bennett controlling the action here. Bennett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Po with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Po wants to get back to his feet.#ES2# Po makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Po listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Po scores with a hook.#T3# Po fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Po throws a series of punches but Bennett avoids them all with ease. Bennett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Po throws a body shot but no joy. Po lands a two punch combo.
Po lands a nice shot that snaps Bennett's head back.
Po throws a one two combo.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Po shows good takedown defense. Po wants to counter with a clinch but Bennett pushes him away. Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Po throws out the jab. Po throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennett. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Po wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Po scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2# Po closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the cage. Po gets underhooks to prevent Bennett's takedown attempt.
Bennett is breathing heavily. Bennett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Po is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bennett avoids a wild elbow strike from Po. Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it. Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Po.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Po lands a nice elbow. Po misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Throng Po dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Po misses with a double jab.
Po cracks a nice hook into Bennett's ribs. Throng Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Po closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bennett is trying to drag Po to the mat but Po just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Po.
Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it. Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Po lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it. Po trying to land knees to the body.
Po tries a knee to the head but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Po.
#T1# Po throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennett blocks it with crossed arms. Po lands a good knee to the midsection. Bennett won't want to take too many of those. Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it. Bennett tries for a takedown but Po manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
Po misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Po connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bennett's face.
Bennett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Po working Bennett over with knees to the body. Po unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bennett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Po using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
Po landing knees to the head.
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! Po misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Po putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bennett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Po throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennett blocks it with crossed arms. Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Po.
Po lands a damaging elbow. Po misses with a knee strike.
Po tries a knee to the head but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett wants a takedown but no success here.
Bennett avoiding damage as Po throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Po.
Bennett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Po is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bennett takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3# Po throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A knee to the head by Po.
Po working Bennett over with knees to the body. Po comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Po tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Po lands a knee to the head.
Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Po.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
Po is defending well against a takedown attempt. Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bennett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Po utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4# 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! Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bennett blocks an elbow strike. A knee to the head by Po.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
Po lands an elbow just above Bennett 's eye. Bennett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Po.
Po using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Po creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bennett's defenses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Throng Po showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3##CL2# Po has closed the distance and engaged Bennett in a clinch.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Po.
Po misses with a knee to the head. Po prevents the takedown attempt.
Bennett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Po gets underhooks to prevent Bennett's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Po tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body. Po scores a nice knee to the body.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bennett goes for a takedown attempt but Po pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Po lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1# Sloppy strikes from Po. Those never looked like landing. Bennett feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Po closes the distance and clinches. Po crunches a lovely knee into Bennett's ribcage. Po scores a nice knee to the body.
Po is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bennett is defending well for now. Po misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Po.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Po creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bennett's defenses. #T2##TD# Bennett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Po regains guard.
Po is wriggling around but Bennett manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Po wants to get back to his feet. Po wants to stand back up but Bennett manages to pass into side control.
#ES2# Po throws Bennett to one side and escapes! Po fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Po lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, jab by Po - just one landing. #CL2# Po moves into the clinch.#T3# Bennett wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Po.
Po landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bennett wants to take the fight to the mat but Po manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Po lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bennett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Po pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Po gets a clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Po. Po tries to land a knee to the head but Bennett blocks with his arms.
#T4# Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bennett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bennett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Po lands a damaging elbow. Po putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bennett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Po.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Po gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bennett.
Po misses with a knee to the head. Brendon Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Throng Po is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Knees to the body from Po.
And that's the end of the fight! Throng Po comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Po winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Throng Po! A less than humble Throng Po misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1# Stafford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larson. Stafford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Larson manages to circle out of the way. Larson closes the distance and clinches up with Stafford, looking for a takedown. Larson pushes Stafford against the cage but Stafford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Stafford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larson. Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffery Larson.#CL# Stafford moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stafford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Larson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# Stafford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Stafford leaves Larson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Stafford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Larson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Larson takes a swing at Stafford's ribcage but misses. Stafford tries to counter by clinching up but Larson breaks away and moves out of range.#TD# Stafford closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Larson's guard.#SUB2# Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stafford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stafford is one step ahead there. Larson wants to get back to his feet but Stafford is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2# Stafford wants to stand but Larson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2# Larson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stafford is one step ahead there. Stafford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Stafford trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Larson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stafford has passed into half guard!
Larson is looking to escape. Stafford 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. Stafford prevents Larson from improving his position. It looks like Stafford is going to stand back up.
Larson is looking to improve his position.
#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. Stafford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB# Larson throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Stafford to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Larson is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malik Stafford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Jahmir gets caught flat footed, as Michael shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jahmir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Jahmir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Jahmir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jahmir trying to keep a closed guard but Michael is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jahmir tries to land a sweep but no joy. Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Michael got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jahmir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michael has managed to get both his arms back between Jahmir's legs - danger averted.#T1# Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Jahmir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jahmir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michael. Michael's corner is telling him to maintain position. Michael pushing down on Jahmir's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Michael stalling. Michael is thwarting Jahmir's attempts to control the position. Jahmir moves into full guard.
Michael showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Michael trying to control but Jahmir is working from the bottom. Jahmir keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass. Michael controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Michael trying to control but Jahmir is working from the bottom. Jahmir wants to improve his position but instead Michael has moved into half guard.
Jahmir is trying to control but can't.
#T3# Jahmir is controlling Michael's trapped leg to prevent Michael from advancing to side control. Jahmir trying to control but Michael postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Michael looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Jahmir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Michael is trying to control the position but Jahmir postures up. Jahmir tries to free his leg and advance position but Michael is retaining full guard. Jahmir 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. Jahmir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michael is keeping the position for now. #T4# Jahmir controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Michael really is a fat lump. Michael is adopting a defensive guard. Michael bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jahmir's guard. #REVR##SUB2# Michael is posturing up here but Jahmir has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Michael tries to roll out but it's too tight and Michael has to tap! Slick submission there by Jahmir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akram Jahmir!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1# Palmer misses with a looping left. FIlipp Rozen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Rozen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rozen misses with a hook from the clinch. Palmer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rozen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Rozen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rozen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Palmer breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rozen - that will leave a mark!
#CL2# Palmer clinches. Rozen lands an elbow just above Palmer 's eye. Palmer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rozen tries to work over Palmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rozen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Rozen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palmer backwards. Rozen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1# Rozen misses with the head strike.
Rozen misses with an elbow over the top. Rozen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rozen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rozen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rozen lands a head kick. Palmer smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Rozen scores with a nice strike. Palmer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Palmer with a lazy takedown attempt and Rozen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rozen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palmer avoids it really well and circles away.#CL# Rozen instigates a clinch. #TD2# Palmer gets control of Rozen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Palmer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2# Rozen trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom. #SU# Rozen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palmer is defended easily by Rozen. FIlipp Rozen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyprus Palmer. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rozen fails in his attempt to clinch. Palmer with the counter takedown but Rozen avoids it easily. Palmer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rozen defends it nicely. Palmer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# Palmer goes for a double leg but Rozen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rozen continues to drive forward. Rozen sizes up Palmer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rozen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Rozen connects with a looping right hand.
Palmer moves away from the strike by Rozen. Rozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozen. Rozen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Rozen delivers a nice body kick. Rozen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rozen throws a head kick that misses. Rozen throws a sloppy head kick and Palmer moves out of range easily. Rozen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palmer's waist but Palmer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rozen off to one side. Rozen is breathing heavily. Rozen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4# Palmer takes a swing at Rozen's ribcage but misses. Rozen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Rozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Rozen tries to land a front kick but Palmer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rozen throws an overhand right that lands on Palmer's shoulder, as Palmer tries to avoid the shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rozen misses with a body shot.
Palmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Palmer tries to counter with a clinch but Rozen shakes him off and moves away. Rozen throws a head kick that misses. Palmer fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Palmer darts in and clinches Rozen up against the cage. Rozen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Palmer to keep the fight standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FIlipp Rozen dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Rozen scores with a three punch combo!
Rozen fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmer. Palmer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rozen defends it well. Cyprus Palmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A combination from Rozen does no damage. Palmer fails miserably with a takedown attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Palmer. Rozen tries to clinch up.#CL# Rozen closes the distance and pushes Palmer back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Palmer avoiding damage as Rozen throws knees to the body.
#BC2# Palmer breaks from the clinch.
Rozen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmer can do to turn this around? Rozen lands a nice hook to Palmer's body. Palmer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A head kick misses from Rozen. Rozen throws a head kick that misses. As Rozen backs off Palmer throws a huge counter combo but Rozen manages to avoid it all.#T1# Rozen tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rozen stuffs the takedown. FIlipp Rozen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyprus Palmer. Rozen dives in for a single leg takedown but Palmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Palmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rozen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palmer somewhat. Rozen takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Rozen throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Rozen tries a knee to the head but Palmer blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rozen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Palmer's brow. Rozen blocks the elbow strike.
Rozen missing with knees to the body.
#TD2# Palmer pulls guard successfully.
Rozen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rozen trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Palmer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Palmer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rozen's guard. #REVB# Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Palmer pushes down on Rozen's leg and manages to get into half guard. Palmer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3# Let's hope that Palmer 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. Rozen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Palmer controlling the action here. Rozen moves into full guard.
Rozen is trying to keep Palmer in close.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Rozen wants to sweep here but Palmer controlling him for the moment. Palmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Palmer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Palmer shoots in and drives through. Rozen sprawls well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rozen. Palmer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rozen. Palmer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palmer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FIlipp Rozen dominated that second round. That's time! Rozen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Rozen throws a hook but Palmer blocks it. Rozen misses with a takedown attempt - Palmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rozen takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Palmer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Palmer avoids the body shot from Rozen.
Palmer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2# Palmer instigates a clinch. Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rozen misses with an elbow strike.
Rozen tries a body shot but Palmer blocks it.
Rozen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Rozen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rozen looks to throw the jab but Palmer is out of range. Palmer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Rozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it. Palmer tries to counter by closing the distance. Rozen tries to bum rush Palmer with a series of wild strikes but Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Palmer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rozen. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rozen throws a jab when Palmer was well out of range. Palmer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rozen.#T1# Rozen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Palmer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Rozen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FIlipp Rozen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rozen misses with an elbow strike.
Rozen tries for a takedown but Palmer manages to get underhooks.
#TD2# Palmer jumps guard and drags Rozen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Rozen looking to sit in guard and control but Palmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Rozen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rozen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rozen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Palmer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2# A lull in the action here as Palmer stalls from top position. Palmer is continuing to stall.#SUB2# Palmer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Palmer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Palmer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3##SUB2# Palmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Palmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. I wouldn't like to be where Rozen is right now. Rozen being controlled for a moment. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Rozen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Palmer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Palmer controlling the pace for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rozen tries to hold on but Palmer pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Cyprus Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Rozen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FIlipp Rozen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Jahmir looking to score a takedown here. Hughes is defending well but Jahmir drives through and ends up in Hughes's guard. Hughes is looking to stand up but Jahmir isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jahmir lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hughes wants to stand up but Jahmir is controlling him. Jahmir tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard. Jahmir slips nicely into half guard. Jahmir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Jahmir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hughes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hughes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jahmir jumps into side control! Jahmir taking a breather here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hughes is not content to let Jahmir control the position. #T1# Hughes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2# Jahmir has an Americana. Hughes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jahmir is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jahmir hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Akram Jahmir!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1# Semenov wants to slow Zelaya down by chopping away at his legs. #CL# Semenov has Zelaya up against the cage in a clinch.
Zelaya keeps control of Semenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Zelaya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zelaya manages to end up in side control.#ES# Semenov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Zelaya fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Semenov avoids the head kick by Zelaya.
A punch combination from Semenov misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Semenov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Zelaya misses with a takedown attempt and Semenov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Zelaya misses with a body shot.
Semenov lands with a nice combination. Zelaya backs away looking to recover. Zelaya tries for a takedown but Semenov circles away easily#KD# and Semenov counters with a crisp one two that drops Zelaya! Semenov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zelaya to his feet! Zelaya is in big trouble!#ROC# Zelaya is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Sammy Zelaya has been cut. Maksim Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Zelaya.#T1# Semenov connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Zelaya to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Semenov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maksim Semenov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1# Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it. Palmer is looking for the big counter here. Michaels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palmer in his tracks. Michaels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Palmer doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
#CL2# Palmer closes the distance and clinches. Michaels wants to get back to striking at distance but Palmer won't allow it.
Michaels will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Palmer up against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Michaels is defending well against a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Palmer has Michaels pressed against the cage.
Michaels is looking to break free of the clinch but Palmer has double underhooks. Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Palmer is looking to control Michaels's arms but Michaels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Palmer has his back to the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmer. Palmer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
Palmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
#BC2# Palmer breaks the clinch.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Palmer moves out of range. Palmer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Palmer misses with a takedown attempt and Michaels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Alex Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyprus Palmer. Michaels misses with an uppercut
#CL2# and Palmer moves into the clinch.#BC# Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels's corner calls for a 1-2. Michaels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC# Palmer is rocked! Michaels feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Palmer crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Michaels!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Richmond clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Bennett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bennett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bennett wants to take a breather but Richmond is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bennett not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bennett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richmond keeps working. Bennett is figuring out what he wants to do next. Bennett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond regains full guard. Nicely done. Bennett throws a big right hand that misses. Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Bennett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Richmond wants to sweep but no luck. Bennett is looking to advance position but Richmond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB# Richmond is working for a guillotine from mount but Bennett frees his head quite easily.
Bennett wants to hold on but Richmond pushes him away. Richmond prevents Bennett from getting the reversal. Bennett wants to control but Richmond is having none of it. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Richmond cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bennett is trying to stand. Bennett is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2# Richmond with the ground and pound from mount. A nice elbow there by Richmond. Bennett wants to get back to his feet.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Richmond maintains control. Richmond in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Richmond 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. Richmond lands a couple of good shots and Bennett has given up his back, trying to escape the position! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Richmond lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bennett.
#SUB# Bennett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bennett trying to control the action but Richmond just sinks the hooks in. Richmond throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T3##SUB# Richmond working for a choke but Bennett reverses nicely into Richmond 's guard. Bennett trying to control but Richmond is working from the bottom. Bennett looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Richmond looking to control.
#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. Bennett is looking to advance position but Richmond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Bennett taking shots to the head. Richmond avoids the attempt from Bennett to control. Richmond postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bennett looks a forlorn figure.
Richmond controlling from mount. Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Richmond's attempts to control the action. Richmond is landing with some decent strikes but Bennett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. BOOM! Richmond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Richmond dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Bennett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Richmond's guard. Bennett advances to half guard. Richmond manages to get to full guard.
Richmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around? Bennett won't allow Richmond to sweep him here. Bennett landing with the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bennett is stalling in the full guard. Richmond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there. #T1# Bennett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richmond is keeping the position for now. Richmond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bennett throws a strike but Richmond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Bennett lands with a heel strike from the guard.
#T2# Richmond trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Richmond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bennett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Richmond with a flurry of punches that miss. Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Richmond stands up over Bennett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Richmond trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. Bennett is looking to stand up but Richmond isn't so interested in that idea. #SU# Richmond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bennett, up you get! #TD2# Richmond gets caught napping as Bennett dives in and scores a takedown. Richmond manages to retain guard. Bennett is breathing heavily.#T3# Richmond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Richmond throws a big elbow that misses. Richmond throwing strikes but missing. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth. Richmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Richmond throwing strikes but missing. Richmond with a nice head shot there. Richmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bennett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU# Richmond stands up and waves to Bennett to follow him. #T4##CL# Richmond gets a clinch. Richmond jumps guard but Bennett stands there with Richmond around his waist. Richmond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bennett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richmond's efforts to push away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Bennett gets a trip takedown into half guard. Richmond moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ferdinand Richmond will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##TD2# Bennett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Richmond tries to get to full guard but Bennett has control of the leg. Richmond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bennett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bennett trying to control the action but Richmond is working from the bottom. Bennett controlling the pace. #T1# Richmond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bennett thows a huge punch but Richmond dodges it nicely.
Bennett not doing much here.
Richmond tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bennett working Richmond over with strikes. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bennett lands a nice short elbow. Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Richmond defends it. Richmond is looking to improve his position.
Bennett scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bennett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richmond defending well though. Bennett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3# Bennett wants to control but Richmond is keeping him busy. Bennett wants to free his trapped foot but Richmond is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Richmond shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bennett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Richmond darts in looking for a takedown but Bennett gets double underhooks and turns Richmond into the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Bennett dives in and scores a takedown into Richmond's guard. Bennett content to stall in guard here. Bennett wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving. #T4# Richmond controlling Bennett's posture. Richmond keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Brendon Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ferdinand Richmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bennett keeping moving, preventing Richmond from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Brendon Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Richmond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Richmond!
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