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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Mayo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filipov sprawls well initially but Mayo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Filipov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mayo manages to move to mount!
Mayo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Mayo dominating with strikes here. Mayo 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. Filipov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB# Mayo tightening his grip on Filipov, looking for the choke. Mayo is hanging on to Filipov's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB# Mayo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Filipov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB# Mayo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Filipov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T1# Mayo lands a shot to the body. Mayo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Filipov is looking for a way out. Filipov is trapped and Mayo is scoring with shots to the head and body. Mayo is working the ground and pound. Can Filipov escape? Filipov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2# Filipov is really stuck here.
Mayo not allowing Filipov to control his hands. Filipov is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Mayo is looking for the choke from the back position but Filipov is controlling his hands well. #SUB# Mayo working for a choke but Filipov is defending well. #T3# Mayo has the hooks in. Filipov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Mayo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Filipov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Filipov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mayo avoiding Filipov 's attempts to control his hands. Filipov rolls, trying to escape but Mayo keeps control of the position.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mayo scores with punches to the body. Filipov trying to control the hands but Mayo won't let him. Mayo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Filipov to escape the position.
Filipov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Filipov is looking to control Mayo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Filipov avoid being mounted? Mayo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Mayo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Mayo forces Filipov back against the cage and clinches. A frustrated look appears on Mayo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mayo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mayo goes for a takedown attempt but Filipov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2# Filipov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Filipov wants to control but Mayo is keeping him busy. Mayo is trying to stand back up but Filipov is controlling him
Mayo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Mayo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1# Filipov controls Mayo momentarily but Mayo frees himself. Mayo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Filipov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Mayo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Mayo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Filipov is wriggling around but Mayo manages to pass to half guard.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Filipov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayo is working away from the top position though. Mayo working the head and body with strikes. Filipov controlling the position well. Ground and pound from Mayo. Filipov is looking to get back to is feet but Mayo passes into side control.
#T3# Filipov wants to get back to his feet but Mayo is dominant here and he's now got Filipov's back! Mayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filipov can do to turn this around?#SUB# Mayo tightening his grip on Filipov, looking for the choke. Filipov is trying to get back to his feet but Mayo has full control of the position and if anything, Filipov has just worked his way into a worse spot. Mayo punches Filipov on the ear. #SUB# Filipov showing good submission defense here.
Filipov trying to get back to his feet but Mayo is in full control for now. #T4# Mayo scores with punches from the back.
Mayo not allowing Filipov to control his hands. Mayo keeps control of the position as Filipov tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Filipov trying to get back to his feet but Mayo is in full control for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Mayo dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD# Mayo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Filipov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mayo is in Filipov's guard. Mayo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Filipov is looking for a triangle here but Mayo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Filipov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mayo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Filipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mayo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mayo looking to finish Filipov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Filipov!#T1# Filipov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Filipov works his way to full guard. Good work. Mayo throws a big right hand that misses. Mayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Filipov has wrist control. Filipov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mayo has passed into side control.
Filipov tries to control but Mayo manages to take his back.#SUB# Filipov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2# Mayo landing with strikes. #SUB# Mayo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Filipov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB# Mayo is looking for the choke from the back position but Filipov is controlling his hands well. Filipov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Mayo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3##SUB# Mayo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mayo avoids the attempt from Filipov to control. Filipov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Mayo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Filipov turns into him and now he's in Mayo's guard.
Mayo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayo, not yet. #T4# Mayo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB# Filipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2# Filipov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Filipov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mirko Filipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bill Mayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. No luck for Mayo with that takedown attempt. Filipov shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Bill Mayo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Mayo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1# Schmite fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Schmite connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Lawrence Finch has been cut.#CL# Finch moves into the clinch.#TD# Finch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2# Schmite stands up from Finch's guard - Schmite perhaps looking for a knockout. Schmite scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Finch moves forwards but Schmite connects with a nice, crisp jab. Schmite digs a good hook to Finch's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD# Finch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Schmite is trying to stand back up but Finch is controlling him
#SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura but Schmite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finch to get the leverage. Finch controlling the pace. Schmite is trying to stand back up but Finch is controlling him
#T1# Finch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Schmite tries to kick Finch off but Finch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Schmite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2# Schmite kicks Finch off and gets back to his feet.#CL# Finch closes the distance and pushes Schmite back into the cage.#TD# Finch tightens his grip and picks Schmite up, before dumping him to the ground. Schmite manages to land in guard. Finch stays in close to Schmite's body and controls the position. Finch throws a big elbow that misses. Finch won't allow Schmite to get back to his feet. Finch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES2# Schmite pushes Finch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2# Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eliott Schmite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Finch looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Finch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Schmite is looking to stand up but Finch isn't so interested in that idea. Finch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Finch controls from within his opponent's guard. Schmite is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finch is controlling him. #T3# Finch sitting in guard here, content to control. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Finch won't allow Schmite to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Finch dodges the punch combination from Schmite.
#CL# Finch forces Schmite back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Finch gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2# Schmite pushes Finch off and gets back to his feet. Schmite lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schmite. Schmite looks winded!#CL# Finch moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##BC2# Schmite manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL# Finch has Schmite up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Finch has hold of one of Schmite's legs. Schmite is fighting the takedown attempt but Finch gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2# Schmite pushes Finch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Schmite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Schmite throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range. #TD# Finch drives through with a takedown into guard. Finch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finch's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Schmite wants to stand up but Finch is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Schmite dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lawrence Finch's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD# Finch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2# Schmite manages to escape and get back to his feet! Schmite lands with a right hand. Schmite fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Finch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schmite. Schmite misses with a combination
and Finch counters with a nice body shot. A right-left combo lands from Schmite. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schmite lands with an uppercut that bounces Finch off the cage and back into range. Schmite is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finch rather than just go for the knockout. Schmite throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finch counters with a head kick. That will keep Schmite thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL# Finch has managed to clinch.
#BC# Finch breaks the clinch.
Schmite is breathing heavily.#T1# Schmite misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Finch gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Finch pulls Schmite into guard.
Finch is looking to stand up but Schmite isn't so interested in that idea. Schmite throwing strikes but missing. Finch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2# Schmite decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD# Finch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schmite did well to prevent Finch getting side control. Finch slips a nice elbow through Schmite's hands, connecting with Schmite's forehead.#T2# Finch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Schmite pushes Finch off looking to stand but Finch dives back in and keeps control.
Finch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Schmite pushes Finch off looking to stand but Finch dives back in and keeps control.
Finch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schmite's head. Finch is figuring out what he wants to do next. Finch lands with a punch from half guard. Finch working over Schmite with some ground and pound. Schmite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Schmite has hold of Finch's hands but Finch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB# Finch seems to be working for a kimura but Schmite defends the submission attempt. This has been an exciting period of action! Schmite is in trouble now - Finch has advanced to mount! #T3# Finch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schmite hang on?#SUB# Schmite defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Finch. Schmite is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Finch lands a nice shot to the head. Finch controlling his opponent. Finch unloading with bombs!#SUB# Finch has hold of Schmite's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schmite manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB# Finch looking for a guillotine from mount but Schmite is having none of it. #SUB# Finch jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schmite manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4##SUB# Finch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Finch 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. Schmite is trying to get back to his feet. Finch scoring with punches from side control. Lawrence Finch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Finch controlling the position from side mount. #SUB# Finch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schmite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Finch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Finch dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lawrence Finch's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# A combination from Schmite does no damage. Finch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Schmite avoids it.#CL# Finch closes the distance and pushes Schmite back into the cage.#TD# Finch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Finch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Schmite scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Schmite working some strikes from top position.#SU2# Schmite stands up from Finch's guard - Schmite perhaps looking for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schmite throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Finch darts in and clinches Schmite up against the cage.#TD# Finch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Schmite is trying to keep an underhook but Finch manages to get the takedown into half guard. Finch prevents Schmite from standing back up.
#T1# Finch is looking to take a break and control but Schmite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Finch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Finch slows the pace down in half guard. Finch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schmite defending well though. Schmite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schmite defends it well. Finch slows the pace down in half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Finch lands a nice short elbow.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Finch looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Schmite is trying to stand.
Schmite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finch. Schmite wants to get back to his feet.
Finch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura but Schmite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finch to get the leverage. Finch prevents Schmite from standing back up.
#T3##SUB# Finch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Finch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Finch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schmite doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Finch. Finch wants to advance to full mount but Schmite doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU# Finch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schmite, up you get! Schmite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Finch darts in and clinches Schmite up against the cage.#T4##TD# Finch gets a trip takedown into half guard. Schmite pushes Finch off looking to stand but Finch dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Finch wants to work for an arm triangle but Schmite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Finch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Finch lands strikes from half guard. Finch working Schmite over with strikes. Finch 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. Finch working over Schmite with some ground and pound. Schmite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Finch working Schmite over with strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Finch lands with a punch from half guard. Finch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB# Finch is trying to work for a kimura but Schmite is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Lawrence Finch showed his dominance in that final round. I think Finch 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burgess to the mat! Burgess manages to get full guard. Burgess keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. Brown distracts Burgess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Burgess is controlling Brown's posture. Burgess tries to land a sweep but no joy. Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Burgess keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. Burgess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Brown won't allow Burgess to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burgess has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Burgess has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Brown preventing the sweep. Burgess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Burgess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Burgess wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB# Burgess drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burgess jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Burgess stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.#SUB2# Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Burgess drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burgess has Brown in his guard.#REVB# Brown wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving. #T2# Burgess looking for a sweep. Not yet Burgess, not yet. Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Burgess looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Burgess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown. Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgess has wrist control. Burgess pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. Burgess can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burgess holds on and takes a little breather. #T3# Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Brown trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Brown preventing the sweep. Burgess is controlling Brown's posture.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgess swivels and escapes. Burgess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2# Brown pushes Burgess up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burgess uses from the top position. Burgess trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB# Burgess drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Burgess off! Burgess jumps back into Brown's guard. Burgess looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Burgess is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment. Brown wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brown dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Brown misses with a combination
#TD# and Burgess counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2# Brown has his foot on Burgess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgess works his way back into a safe position though. Brown keeping moving, preventing Burgess from controlling successfully. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2# Brown kicks Burgess off and gets to his feet. Brown shoots in and drives through. Burgess sprawls well. Bobby Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burgess but Burgess pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown with a lazy takedown attempt #TD# so Burgess counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kurtis Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brown. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Burgess wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. Bobby Brown has got the better of the ground game so far. Burgess passes easily into side control. Nice work. Brown is breathing heavily.#T1##SU# Burgess stands up and beckons Brown to his feet. Burgess shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Burgess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Burgess slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat. Burgess closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Burgess pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Burgess avoids the body shot from Brown.
Burgess went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Bobby Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Brown misses. Brown misses with a takedown #CL# and Burgess moves into the clinch. Burgess looking for a takedown. #T2##TD# Burgess gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB# Burgess wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burgess tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brown. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Burgess is looking for a kimura here.
Burgess is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Brown trying to hold on to Burgess's head to control him but Burgess postures up.
#T3##SUB# Burgess is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Burgess really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Well, if Burgess is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Burgess looking for a submission but Brown manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burgess is aware though and is defending well.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Burgess wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. Brown keeping full guard, as Burgess tries to pass. Burgess wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Some wild striking there from Brown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgess manages to avoid it. Burgess is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown. 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 Kurtis Burgess will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Brown misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Burgess counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that. Burgess slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Brown is trying to keep Burgess in close.
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burgess stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burgess!#SUB# Burgess thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1# Brown is looking for a sweep. Brown on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Brown is trying to improve his position. Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU# Burgess stands up and beckons Brown to his feet. #CL2# Brown moves into the clinch. Brown is pressed up against the cage. Burgess has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Burgess has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
#T2##TD# Burgess is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Burgess manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Brown wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Burgess manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Burgess working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Burgess is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Burgess is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3# Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. Burgess advances position into side control!#SUB# Burgess wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well. Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Burgess is looking for a kimura here.
#T4# Burgess 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. Burgess wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. Burgess is really struggling to control Brown but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Burgess is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Burgess is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight! Kurtis Burgess showed his dominance in that final round. I think Burgess 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kurtis Burgess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1# Bandridge throws a right hand that Burgess ducks under and follows up with a left that Burgess also avoids with ease. Nice uppercut lands for Bandridge. That snapped Burgess's head back.
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandridge cracks Burgess with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2# Burgess is rocked! Burgess backs away from a small jab... but Bandridge lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Burgess crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Bandridge with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brad Bandridge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Breakfield feints and as Burgess raises his hands in defense, Breakfield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Breakfield being controlled here momentarily. Breakfield trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. Burgess seems keen to control Breakfield's posture. Breakfield lands a couple of elbows. Breakfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Breakfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Breakfield trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. Breakfield stopping the sweep attempt from Burgess. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Breakfield won't allow Burgess to get back to his feet. Burgess wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burgess controlling the position. Breakfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Burgess pulls Breakfield in close to prevent any damage. Breakfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burgess bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breakfield's guard. #REVR# Burgess postures up.
#SUB2# Breakfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burgess gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Breakfield controls Burgess momentarily but Burgess frees himself. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Breakfield can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2# Breakfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burgess off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2##CL2# Breakfield closes the distance and pushes Burgess back into the cage.#BC2# Breakfield breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Breakfield clinches up with Burgess and pushes him back against the cage. Breakfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burgess.
Burgess is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Breakfield pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2# Breakfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Breakfield darts in looking for a takedown but Burgess gets double underhooks and turns Breakfield into the cage. Burgess really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. That kick from Breakfield tenderised Burgess's leg. Burgess is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2# Burgess gets tackled into the cage by Breakfield. Breakfield maintains the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Breakfield goes for a takedown attempt but Burgess pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3##TD2# Breakfield dives in and scores a takedown into Burgess's guard. Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Breakfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgess works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Burgess pulls Breakfield in close to prevent any damage. Burgess 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. Burgess seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Breakfield wants to get up but he can't break Burgess's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Breakfield advances to half guard. Burgess controlling the position well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Breakfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgess's head. Burgess is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breakfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breakfield's back!#SUB# Burgess is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Breakfield is defending well though. Burgess let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB# Burgess is cranking Breakfield's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Breakfield! He's tightened the choke and Breakfield is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurtis Burgess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1# Finch wants to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Finch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Finch is looking to clinch. Finch is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Kankunnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kankunnen is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kankunnen winds up and cracks Finch with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1# Kankunnen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kankunnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kankunnen lands with a punch from half guard. Finch keeps control of the position for the meantime. Kankunnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Kankunnen not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kankunnen wants to pass to mount but Finch is defending the position. Kankunnen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Julius Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2# Kankunnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily. Kankunnen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2# Kankunnen wants to pass the guard but Finch is defending well. Kankunnen wants to stand up but Finch is controlling the position.
#SUB2# Kankunnen is trying to work for a kimura but Finch is defending well.
Kankunnen trying to control from half guard but Finch is working away. #T3# Finch has hold of Kankunnen's hands but Kankunnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2# Kankunnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily. Kankunnen prevents Finch from standing back up.
Finch trying to hold on to Kankunnen's head to control him but Kankunnen postures up.
Kankunnen controlling the action here. Kankunnen lands with a punch from half guard. Finch is trying to stand.
Finch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kankunnen working Finch over with strikes. #T4# Kankunnen is thwarting Finch's attempts to control the position. Kankunnen stops Finch from getting back to his feet.
Kankunnen throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely. Kankunnen is taking a breather. Finch 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. Kankunnen is thwarting Finch's attempts to control the position. Kankunnen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kankunnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Kankunnen seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt. Finch gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen 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##TD2# Kankunnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finch is trying to defend but Kankunnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Kankunnen working over Finch with some ground and pound. Finch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kankunnen content to control rather than advance. Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Finch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kankunnen scores with a couple of nice shots. Finch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kankunnen scores with a couple of nice shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kankunnen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Finch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kankunnen 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. Finch is trying to maintain the position but Kankunnen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1# Finch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kankunnen passes into side control, despite Finch's attempt to control the position.
#SUB2# Kankunnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finch, who protects the arm well. You can see the frustration on Finch's face as Kankunnen controls the position. Kankunnen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Finch some visible discomfort.
Kankunnen wants to control but Finch is keeping him busy. Kankunnen lands a nice forearm strike. Kankunnen cracks Finch with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kankunnen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Finch is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kankunnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tori Kankunnen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Blake rushes Burgess and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Blake has clasped his hands together around Burgess's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Burgess tries to get back to half guard but can't. Burgess sneaks back into half guard. Blake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burgess defending well though. Burgess is trying to maintain the position but Blake is very close to passing his half guard. Blake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Blake wants to control but Burgess is keeping him busy. Burgess is pressing down on Blake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Blake's corner is telling him to maintain position. Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burgess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there. Blake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Blake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##ES# Burgess scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Blake throws a head kick but Burgess moves out of range.
Blake tries to land a body kick#CL# and Burgess counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Burgess turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burgess manages to end up in side control. Blake tries to control but Burgess manages to take his back. Blake felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Burgess throwing wild punches that miss their target. Blake is really stuck here.
Burgess trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB# Burgess is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Blake knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Blake for a finish. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB# Burgess has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Blake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Blake is in bad spot here.
#SUB# Burgess working for a choke but Blake reverses nicely into Burgess 's guard. #T3# Burgess is trying to control the position but Blake postures up. Burgess manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blake manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burgess is really struggling to control Blake but he's trying to hold on to the position. Burgess working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blake's head.#T4# Burgess trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom. Burgess in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burgess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blake can do anything to dispel that myth. Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Burgess is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Burgess thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Burgess is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blake is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blake has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Burgess managing to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurtis Burgess dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Burgess displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake. #TD2# Blake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burgess is trying to defend but Blake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Burgess wants to improve his position but Blake is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blake wants to stand but Burgess has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Burgess tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.#T1# Burgess is controlling Blake's trapped leg to prevent Blake from advancing to side control. Blake is thwarting Burgess's attempts to control the position. Blake working Burgess over with strikes. Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgess keeps working. Burgess slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Blake's corner is telling him to maintain position. Burgess trying to control the position.
Burgess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there. Blake trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Burgess working a defensive guard here.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Burgess. Burgess is working hard here to advance position. Blake trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Blake preventing the sweep. Burgess not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Blake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burgess but Burgess pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3# Nice sprawl there from Burgess as Blake shoots in. Kurtis Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Blake. Blake is breathing heavily. Blake doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD# and Burgess counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Burgess trying to control the pace. #SUB# Burgess seems to be looking for submissions.
Burgess trying to control from half guard but Blake is working away. #SUB# Burgess is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Blake to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T4# Blake looking to control.
Burgess wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving. Burgess prevents Blake from getting back to his feet. Kurtis Burgess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Burgess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now. Burgess will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Burgess trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Blake throws a combination that misses #TD# and Burgess counters with a takedown into side control. 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 Kurtis Burgess will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Blake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burgess tries to avoid it but Blake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burgess to the ground. Burgess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A quick step to the side and Burgess tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2# Blake has closed the distance and engaged Burgess in a clinch.
#TD# Burgess gets a trip takedown into half guard. Burgess wants to stand up but Blake has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU# Burgess gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Blake throws a hook to the side of Burgess's head but Burgess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2# Blake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Burgess has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blake is trying to keep an underhook but Burgess manages to get the takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Burgess is looking for a kimura but Blake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burgess to get the leverage. Blake is looking to get back to is feet but Burgess passes into side control.
#T1##SUB# Burgess thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Blake is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB# Burgess is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Blake struggling a bit here.#SUB# Burgess tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Burgess is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blake has escaped the position, nice work there. Blake tries to buck Burgess off but Burgess is having none of it. Blake is still trying to improve position. Blake is looking to get back to his feet here but Burgess is keeping cool and he's managed to take Blake's back.#SUB# Blake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3# Burgess doesn't have the hooks in and Blake manages to turn into his guard.
Burgess has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blake has passed into side control.
Burgess is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Blake tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2# Blake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burgess has escaped the position, nice work there. Blake fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4# Burgess is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blake off and has taken his back! Blake is really stuck here.
Blake prevents Burgess from getting a body triangle. Blake is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Burgess has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blake has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB# Burgess working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Tommy Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kurtis Burgess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blake is trying to get back to his feet but Burgess has full control of the position and if anything, Blake has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight! Kurtis Burgess showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burgess, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurtis Burgess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Bomber looking to score a takedown here. Mayo is defending well but Bomber drives through and ends up in Mayo's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mayo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Mayo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Mayo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bomber wants to pass the guard but Mayo is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bomber won't allow Mayo to get back to his feet. Bomber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayo is keeping the position for now. Mayo looking to control.
#T1##SU2# Bomber decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Mayo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bomber. Bomber obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2# Bomber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Bomber stops Mayo from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Bomber seems content to control. Mayo is trying to stand up here but Bomber is controlling him well. Bomber trying to control from half guard but Mayo is working away. #T2# Mayo is trying to maintain the position but Bomber is very close to passing his half guard. Mayo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Mayo is looking for a sweep. Bomber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Bomber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mayo tries to clinch there but Bomber circles away.
#CL2# Bomber moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Bomber has hold of one of Mayo's legs. Mayo is fighting the takedown attempt but Bomber gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Bomber sitting in guard here, content to control. Mayo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bomber preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB# Mayo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bomber is aware though and is defending well. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mayo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bomber throws a big right hand that misses. Bomber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bomber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayo is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Mayo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bomber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2# Bomber stands up from Mayo's guard - Bomber perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Bomber moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##TD2# Bomber has clasped his hands together around Mayo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Mayo is trying to improve his position. Bomber misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mayo is holding Bomber down, trying to stall. Mayo is pushing Bomber's head away, looking to escape. Bomber manages to hold on to the position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mayo wants to control but Bomber postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bomber dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Bomber drives through and clinches with Mayo against the cage.
Mayo controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2# Bomber manages to break the clinch.
Mayo avoids the head kick by Bomber.
Mayo is looking for a counter combo.#TD2# Mayo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bomber to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2# Mayo is working an open guard so Bomber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Bomber forces Mayo back against the cage and clinches. Mayo tries to break free but Bomber pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2# Bomber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Bomber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mayo! Mayo is looking for a sweep. Bomber gets to mount! Mayo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Mayo gets back to half guard. Well, if Bomber is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bomber misses with a head shot. Mayo uses the momentum to regain guard. Mayo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Bomber wants to stand but Mayo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Mayo trying to keep a closed guard but Bomber is proving a slippery customer.
Mayo wants to sweep here but Bomber controlling him for the moment. Mayo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Mayo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bomber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3# Mayo is trying to stand up here but Bomber is controlling him well. Bomber thows a huge punch but Mayo dodges it nicely.
Bomber wants to pass to mount but Mayo is defending the position. Mayo tries to get to full guard but Bomber has control of the leg. Bomber trying to mount his opponent but Mayo defends it. Mayo gets back to full guard.
Mayo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bomber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #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. Mayo controlling the position for now. Bomber prevents Mayo from improving his position. Mayo pushes Bomber off looking to stand but Bomber dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Mayo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bomber was covering up waiting for the punch and Mayo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2# Bomber pushes Mayo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bomber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Bomber pushes Mayo up against the cage in a clinch. Mayo is stalling here.
Mayo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bomber has double underhooks. #TD2# Bomber turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bomber manages to end up in side control. Bomber wants to control but Mayo is keeping him busy. Mayo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bomber is one step ahead and moves to full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bomber. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Mayo tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mayo wants to control but Bomber is having none of it.#T1# Bomber thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mayo is working to get back to half guard.
Bomber trying to control but Mayo is having none of it. Mayo regains half guard. Mayo is trying is best to control the position here. #T2# Bomber stops Mayo from getting back to his feet.
Bomber works his way into full mount! #SU2# Bomber is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL2# Bomber closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Bomber gets control of Mayo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bomber will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Bomber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayo's guard. #REVB# Mayo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Mayo is working hard here to advance position. Mayo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Mayo wants to improve his position but instead Bomber has moved into half guard.
Bomber is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bomber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bomber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bomber trying to control from half guard but Mayo is working away. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bomber is thwarting Mayo's attempts to control the position. Mayo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bomber has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bomber tries to pass to full mount but Mayo defends it. Mayo tries to kick Bomber off but Bomber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bomber tries to stand and escape but Mayo is controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bomber is trying to control. Mayo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bomber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mayo tried to counter with a leg kick but Bomber avoided it.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Bomber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bomber 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bomber!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1# Pathak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD# Finch gets the takedown into side control. Pathak struggling a bit here. Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Pathak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Pathak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finch in particular looking to stall. Finch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Nice strikes from Finch there. Pathak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finch. Pathak trying to control from the bottom.
Finch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Finch looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Pathak is trying to get back to full guard. Well, if Finch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Finch is trying to work for a kimura but Pathak is defending well.
#T1# Finch content to control rather than advance. Pathak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pathak wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Pathak is trying to maintain the position but Finch is very close to passing his half guard. Finch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Pathak trying to hold on to Finch's head to control him but Finch postures up.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Pathak looking for submissions off his back. Finch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Finch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Pathak wants to improve his position but Finch is controlling well.
Pathak looks winded! Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3# Finch drops an elbow to the side of Pathak's head. Pathak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Finch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Finch lands with a punch from half guard. Finch looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Finch is figuring out what he wants to do next. Pathak trying to control but Finch postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finch connects with a nice short shot to Pathak's temple. Nice strikes from Finch there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Finch wants to work for an arm triangle but Pathak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Finch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4##SUB# Finch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pathak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Finch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Finch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Pathak is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Finch seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Finch prevents Pathak from improving his position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finch in particular looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Finch dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Pathak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Finch has Pathak pressed against the cage, preventing Pathak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Pathak breaks the clinch.
#CL# Finch closes the distance and clinches. Pathak is trying to force a seperation but Finch has the dominant position.#TD# Finch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Finch tries to land a sweep but no joy. Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Pathak trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Finch has his hands on Pathak's head, controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pathak trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom. Pathak being controlled here momentarily. #T1# Pathak wanted to stand there but Finch had control of the position. Finch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Finch tries to keep at a distance but Pathak has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Finch has picked Pathak up - he's going for a ride! Finch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Finch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Finch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pathak for as long as he can get away with. Pathak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finch in particular looking to stall. Pathak trying to control from the bottom.
Finch working Pathak over with strikes. Lawrence Finch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Pathak trying to control here.
Pathak is breathing heavily.#SUB# Pathak is defending against the submission attempts here by Finch.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finch connects with a nice short shot to Pathak's temple. Pathak is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Finch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pathak is just riding it out for now. Finch eventually gives up the hold. #T3# Well, if Finch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# Pathak looking for submissions off his back. Finch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pathak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Pathak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Finch scores with a couple of nice shots. Pathak wants to control but Finch is keeping busy.
Finch lands strikes from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Finch lands a nice short elbow.#T4##SUB# Finch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pathak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Finch sitting and controlling from the half guard. Finch lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB# Finch is trying to work for a kimura but Pathak is defending well.
#SUB# Finch has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pathak defend it? Finch steps over the head and cranks it - Pathak is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Finch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lawrence Finch!
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Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1# Sobolev misses with a wild combination.
#CL# Burgess drives through and clinches with Sobolev against the cage.
Sobolev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burgess's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Kurtis Burgess has been cut. Sobolev gets underhooks to prevent Burgess's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Sobolev.
Sobolev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burgesss head. #BC2# Sobolev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Burgess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobolev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Sobolev has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1# Sobolev lands an elbow inside. Burgess wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurtis Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him. Burgess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sobolev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burgess lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Burgess is looking for a takedown. Sobolev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burgess lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Burgess is breathing heavily. Sobolev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Sobolev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burgess's defenses. A shot in the inside from Sobolev. #TD2# Sobolev decides to pull guard. Burgess looking to sit in guard and control but Sobolev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sobolev wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving. Sobolev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Sobolev throwing shots but missing, from side control. Burgess is being controlled here. #T2# Sobolev is looking to take a break and control but Burgess is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Burgess really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Sobolev is trying to get an arm triangle but Burgess is defending well. #SUB2# Sobolev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobolev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Burgess wants to control but Sobolev postures up. Sobolev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgess keeps working. #T3# Sobolev wants to stand but Burgess is controlling his arm.#SU2# Sobolev decides to take the fight back to the feet. Sobolev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burgess avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2# Sobolev takes the fight into the clinch. Sobolev gets underhooks to prevent Burgess's takedown attempt.
Burgess has Sobolev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sobolev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Sobolev tries to score a body lock takedown but Burgess shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Burgess on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burgess doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sobolev looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sobolev throws an elbow but misses. Sobolev throws an elbow but it misses.
Burgess tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobolev shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Burgess has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sobolev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Sobolev wants to take the fight to the mat but Burgess manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Burgess tries to work over Sobolev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sobolev stalling in the clinch but Burgess improves position. Sobolev stops a takedown attempt from Burgess.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sobolev. Sobolev looking for a takedown. Burgess is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jury Sobolev dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kurtis Burgess's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Sobolev tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgess tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sobolev manages to circle out of the way. Sobolev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burgess tries to counter with a takedown but Sobolev is quick to defend against it.#CL2# Sobolev closes the distance and clinches. Sobolev lands an elbow inside that Burgess shrugs off. Nice body punch from Burgess - that landed with a thud.
Burgess tries for a takedown but Sobolev manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Sobolev breaks from the clinch.
Burgess takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sobolev throws a wild body kick that Burgess sees coming a mile off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Sobolev moves into the clinch.#TD2# Sobolev jumps into guard, dragging Burgess to the mat.
Sobolev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobolev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SU# Sobolev is working an open guard so Burgess takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2# Sobolev clinches up against the cage. Burgess drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sobolev pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Sobolev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Sobolev manages to break the clinch.
Sobolev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2# Sobolev closes the distance and pushes Burgess back into the cage.#T2# Sobolev is trying to drag Burgess to the mat but Burgess just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Sobolev is breathing heavily. Burgess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sobolev walks away with a smile on his face. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurtis Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sobolev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2# Sobolev rushes Burgess and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sobolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Burgess blocks an elbow strike. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Burgess is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sobolev is defending well. Burgess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobolev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Burgess moves out of range of the body kick. Burgess half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2# Sobolev closes the distance and clinches. Burgess is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sobolev pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3# Sobolev lands an elbow that stopped Burgess in his tracks for a moment. Sobolev lands with a light punch inside. Burgess tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sobolev working Burgess over with knees to the body.#TD2# Sobolev pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Sobolev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burgess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burgess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sobolev trying to control the position.
Burgess seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4##SUB# Burgess drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sobolev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sobolev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sobolev! #REVB# Sobolev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burgess's legs. Sobolev wants to stand but Burgess has his arm trapped. Burgess sneaks back into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burgess keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jury Sobolev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kurtis Burgess's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Sobolev tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgess attempts a counter takedown but Sobolev avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Sobolev has closed the distance and engaged Burgess in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sobolev.
Burgess is looking to take this one to the mat. Burgess is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sobolev is defending well.#BC2# Sobolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sobolev throws a jab when Burgess was well out of range. Burgess half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2# Sobolev rushes Burgess and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sobolev with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sobolev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Sobolev wants to stall.
Sobolev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sobolev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burgess.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurtis Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# A nice glancing elbow lands by Sobolev. Sobolev lands with a short shot to the head. Sobolev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burgess has Sobolev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sobolev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Sobolev wants to take the fight to the mat but Burgess manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Sobolev lands an elbow that stopped Burgess in his tracks for a moment. Sobolev has Burgess pushed against the cage.#TD2# Sobolev manages to pull guard.
Sobolev controls Burgess momentarily but Burgess frees himself. #SUB# Burgess drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sobolev dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2# Burgess keeping moving, preventing Sobolev from controlling successfully. Sobolev wants to stand but Burgess is controlling his posture from full guard. Burgess manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sobolev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Burgess passes Sobolev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sobolev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burgess is working away from the top position though. Sobolev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Burgess 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.
#T3# Burgess stops Sobolev from getting back to his feet.
#SU# Burgess stands up from half guard. Sobolev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgess sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobolev somewhat.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2# Sobolev clinches up with Burgess and pushes him back against the cage. Jury Sobolev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Sobolev prevents the takedown attempt.
Burgess gets underhooks to prevent Sobolev's takedown attempt.
Sobolev jumps guard but Burgess stands there with Sobolev around his waist. Sobolev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD# Burgess works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Burgess distracts Sobolev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sobolev looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobolev, not yet. Burgess passes into half guard. Kurtis Burgess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jury Sobolev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Sobolev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burgess scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Jury Sobolev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sobolev 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jury Sobolev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Knize closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finch's guard. Finch wants to sweep but no luck. #ES# Finch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Finch gets caught flat footed, as Knize shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Knize trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom. Finch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knize manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Knize wants to sweep here but Finch controlling him for the moment. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knize manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finch holds on and takes a little breather. Knize trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom. Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Knize stopping the sweep attempt from Finch. Finch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knize on the ground.#T1# Finch managing to control the position. Knize wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving. Finch pulls Knize in close to his closed guard and prevents Knize from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Knize trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Finch wants to sweep here but Knize controlling him for the moment. Finch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Knize trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Knize manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Finch on his heels. He'll look to pass Finch's guard now, I'm sure. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Finch keeping moving, preventing Knize from controlling successfully. #T3# Finch controlling the position. Finch keeping moving, preventing Knize from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Knize throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
#CL# Finch moves into range and clinches up with Knize.#TD# Finch has picked Knize up - he's going for a ride! Finch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2# Knize kicks off Finch and gets to his feet. #T4##TD2# Knize closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finch's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Finch being controlled here, momentarily. Finch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knize is one step ahead there. Knize trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom. Knize scoring with punches to the head and body. Knize trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Knize dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Knize swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Knize drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
#TD# Finch jumps guard.
#SUB2# Knize drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Finch dives on top into guard.#REVR# Finch's corner is telling him to maintain position. Finch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Finch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knize's head. Finch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Knize working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Knize is tightening it up a little... Finch has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Finch reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Finch taps out! Nice BJJ there by Knize!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Petr Knize! Petr Knize made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Finnegan rushes Burgess and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Burgess turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burgess manages to end up in side control. Burgess really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Finnegan struggling a bit here. Finnegan is not content to let Burgess control the position. Finnegan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burgess asserts his dominance and retains side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finnegan gets back to half guard. Finnegan gets full guard.#T1# Burgess throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finnegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Burgess trying to control but Finnegan is working from the bottom. Burgess loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Finnegan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Finnegan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB# Burgess drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Finnegan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burgess has Finnegan in his guard.#REVB# Burgess trying to control the position here. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Finnegan trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. Finnegan content to stall in guard here. #SU2# Finnegan stands up from Burgess's guard - Finnegan perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Finnegan darts in and clinches Burgess up against the cage.#T3# Burgess tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finnegan lands an elbow inside that Burgess shrugs off. #TD2# Finnegan successfully pulls guard.
Burgess looking to pass the guard. Burgess wants to control from the top but Finnegan keeps moving. Finnegan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Burgess is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finnegan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finnegan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Finnegan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4# Burgess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Burgess not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Finnegan is pulling down on Burgess's head to control his posture. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Burgess postures up in Finnegan's guard and throws a big left but Finnegan blocks it. Finnegan looking for a sweep. Not yet Finnegan, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Finnegan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Finnegan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Burgess gets tackled into the cage by Finnegan. Finnegan maintains the clinch. Burgess goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finnegan prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Burgess wants to take the fight to the mat but Finnegan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Finnegan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnegan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burgess is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burgess wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurtis Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Finnegan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burgess uses from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Finnegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Burgess trying to control but Finnegan is working from the bottom. #T1# Burgess is really struggling to control Finnegan but he's trying to hold on to the position. Finnegan 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. Finnegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Finnegan wants to get back to his feet but Burgess is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2# Finnegan moves into the clinch. Finnegan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finnegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Burgess is trying to drag Finnegan to the mat but Finnegan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Burgess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finnegan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# Finnegan breaks the clinch.
Finnegan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgess sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finnegan somewhat.#T3# Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Burgess slaps away a takedown attempt from Finnegan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# Finnegan drives through and clinches with Burgess against the cage.
Burgess is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finnegan is keeping busy. Finnegan lands a knee to the head.
#T4# Finnegan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finnegan scores with a knee to the head.
Burgess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finnegan walks away with a smile on his face. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jackson Finnegan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Finnegan misses with a head kick.
Jackson Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Finnegan closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Finnegan drags the fight down to the ground.
Finnegan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Burgess drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Finnegan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burgess has Finnegan in his guard.#REVB# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Finnegan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Finnegan dives in and grabs Burgess's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burgess pushes down on Finnegan's head and hops out.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Burgess is working for takedown but Finnegan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Burgess gets control of Finnegan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burgess will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Finnegan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Burgess tries to land a sweep but no joy. Finnegan trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burgess is trying to control the position but Finnegan postures up. Finnegan sitting in guard, not really doing much. Burgess wants to control but Finnegan passes easily into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finnegan is working away from the top position though. Burgess wants to improve his position but Finnegan is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Finnegan. Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finnegan is working away from the top position though. Finnegan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgess's head. Still in half guard, Finnegan seems content to control. Burgess slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Finnegan controls from within his opponent's guard. Burgess managing to control the position. Finnegan tries to stand but Burgess is controlling from the bottom. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Finnegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Finnegan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Finnegan throwing strikes but missing. Jackson Finnegan has got the better of the ground game so far. Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Finnegan looking to score a takedown here. Burgess is defending well but Finnegan drives through and ends up in Burgess's guard.#T3# Finnegan trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. Burgess pulls Finnegan in close to prevent any damage. Finnegan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Finnegan being controlled here momentarily. Finnegan is stalling in the full guard. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Burgess keeping moving, preventing Finnegan from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD2# Finnegan lands a big head kick that sends Burgess tumbling to the mat! Finnegan takes a step backwards and waves Burgess back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Burgess is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Kurtis Burgess has been cut. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burgess crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Finnegan - the referee stops the clock and Burgess gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Finnegan. Burgess manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Oh Burgess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Finnegan rushes Burgess and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Finnegan lands an elbow just above Burgess 's eye. #TD2# Finnegan drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2# Finnegan has his feet on Burgess's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Finnegan dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Burgess has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jackson Finnegan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1# Schaly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2# Schaly throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burgess was covering up waiting for the punch and Schaly finishes the takedown easily into guard. Burgess wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Schaly wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving. Schaly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgess swivels though and keeps the full guard. Schaly keeps trying to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schaly controls from within his opponent's guard. Burgess will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Burgess looking for a sweep. Not yet Burgess, not yet. #T1# Schaly tries to stand but Burgess is controlling from the bottom. Schaly wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving. Schaly with a flurry of punches that miss. Burgess managing to control the position. Burgess's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Burgess scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2# You can see the frustration on Schaly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Schaly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burgess wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU# Burgess decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# Schaly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burgess quickly recovers to half guard. Burgess is trying is best to control the position here. Burgess is looking to improve his position.
Burgess controlling the position well. Burgess is looking for a sweep. Schaly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Schaly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Burgess wants to get back to full guard. Schaly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Burgess wants to improve his position but Schaly is controlling well.
Burgess has a hand on Schaly's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Schaly takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Burgess tries to lock up and control but Schaly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burgess sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Burgess is breathing heavily. Burgess has hold of Schaly's hands but Schaly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4# Schaly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2# Schaly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burgess has managed to free his arm - good work. Burgess tries to get to full guard but Schaly has control of the leg. Burgess desperately trying to maintain half guard. Burgess trying to hold on to Schaly's head to control him but Schaly postures up.
Burgess really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Schaly not landing any meaningful shots this time. Burgess is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Schaly dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Schaly tries for a takedown but Burgess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Burgess drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schaly sprawls and moves away. Schaly misses with a combination
#CL# and Burgess counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# Schaly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schaly throws a head kick but Burgess moves out of range.
Robert Schaly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Schaly throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burgess was covering up waiting for the punch and Schaly finishes the takedown easily into guard. Schaly's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schaly trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. Schaly controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1# Burgess controlling Schaly's posture. Burgess has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Schaly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burgess is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB# Burgess drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schaly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burgess has Schaly in his guard.#REVB# Burgess looking for a sweep. Not yet Burgess, not yet. Schaly wants to pass the guard but Burgess is keeping the position.#T2# Schaly throws a big elbow that misses. Schaly won't allow Burgess to sweep him here. Schaly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Schaly throwing strikes but missing. Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Burgess is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Schaly scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Robert Schaly has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Burgess 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. Schaly cracks Burgess with a solid left hand. Schaly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Burgess tries to land a sweep but no joy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Schaly wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving. Schaly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Schaly wants to pass the guard but Burgess is keeping the position. Burgess looking for a sweep. Not yet Burgess, not yet. Schaly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Schaly misses with the combination.
Burgess half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Burgess blocks a head kick by Schaly.
Robert Schaly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Schaly fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A quick step to the side and Burgess tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Burgess shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schaly as he jumps to the side. #TD# Burgess manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schaly on his heels. He'll look to pass Schaly's guard now, I'm sure. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Burgess won't allow Schaly to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Schaly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Schaly drives through and clinches with Burgess against the cage.
#TD# Schaly is fighting off a takedown attempt but Burgess is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schaly to the mat. Schaly regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Burgess wants to control from the top but Schaly keeps moving. #SUB# Burgess has gone for a leg lock! Schaly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burgess's guard.#REVB# Burgess keeping moving, preventing Schaly from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schaly has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Burgess looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schaly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1# Burgess is looking to improve his position.
Burgess regains full guard. Nicely done. Schaly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Burgess working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Schaly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burgess keeping moving, preventing Schaly from controlling successfully. Schaly tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard. Burgess wants to sweep here but Schaly controlling him for the moment. Schaly tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard. Burgess has his hands on Schaly's head, controlling the position. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Schaly trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Burgess 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.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Schaly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schaly showed some decent athleticism there. Schaly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burgess knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Schaly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2# Schaly 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.
Burgess works his way to full guard. Good work. Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Burgess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Burgess has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Burgess is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Schaly stopping the sweep attempt from Burgess. Burgess trying to control the position.
Burgess keeping moving, preventing Schaly from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Schaly moves into the clinch successfully.
Kurtis Burgess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Robert Schaly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Burgess tries to land knees in the clinch but Schaly avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Schaly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Schaly 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Schaly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Doido has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Doido escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Finch moves into range and clinches up with Doido. Finch wants a takedown.
Finch keeps control of Doido as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Finch manages to pull guard.
Finch pulls Doido in to control the position. Finch looking for a sweep. Not yet Finch, not yet. Doido wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving. Doido must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Doido looking to sit in guard and control but Finch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Finch preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Finch working away. Finch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Doido is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Doido manages to work his way to half guard, despite Finch's best efforts.#T1# Finch controlling the action here.#SUB# Finch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doido sees it coming and defends easily. Finch thows a huge punch but Doido dodges it nicely.
Finch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Finch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finch connects with a nice short shot to Doido's temple. Doido wants to improve his position but Finch is controlling well.
#SUB# Finch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doido really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2# Doido on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Finch working Doido over with strikes. The fighters are battling for position here. Doido manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Finch distracts Doido with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Doido looking to control.
Finch postures up and lands a big shot to Doido's brow. Finch throws a big elbow that misses. Finch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Doido wants to stand up but Finch is controlling him. #T3# Finch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Finch connects with a couple of short punches. Finch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Finch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Finch landing with the ground and pound. Finch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Finch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Doido escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Finch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Doido throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doido looks winded! Finch is in close to Doido's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Finch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Doido is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Finch, into his guard. #REVB# Finch keeping moving, preventing Doido from controlling successfully. Finch 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Doido looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Finch dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL# Finch rushes Doido and presses him up against the cage. Doido stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Finch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Doido to keep the fight standing. Finch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doido gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Doido lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2# Doido is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finch has managed to free his arm - good work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finch. Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Finch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doido's guard. #REVR##T1# Finch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Finch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Doido tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finch's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Finch postures up.
Finch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Doido escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Doido is breathing heavily. Finch landing with the ground and pound. Doido is trying to control the position but Finch postures up. Finch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Finch drops back looking for a leg! Doido is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doido manages to kick Finch off! Finch jumps back into Doido's guard. #T2# Finch lands a couple of elbows. Finch passes into half guard. #SUB# Finch 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.
Finch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Finch working over Doido with some ground and pound. Doido looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Finch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3# Finch 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. Finch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Finch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Doido! #SUB# Finch looking to secure an arm triangle but Doido defends it well. #SUB# Finch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Finch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB# Finch has hold of Doido's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Doido manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Finch landing strikes from the mount and Doido is in trouble! #T4# Finch tries to control but Doido wriggling away. Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doido can do to turn this around?#SUB# Finch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Doido has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Finch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Finch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Finch raining down hammerfists from mount. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Finch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Doido's face.
Finch looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB# Finch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Finch content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Finch dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##TD2# Doido throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Finch was covering up waiting for the punch and Doido finishes the takedown easily into guard. Finch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doido's guard. #REVR# Doido preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Doido has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Finch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Finch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doido's head. Doido is trying to control the position but Finch postures up. Doido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Finch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1# Finch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Finch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Finch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Finch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doido's head.#SUB2# Doido has his foot on Finch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finch works his way back into a safe position though. Finch's corner is telling him to maintain position. Finch lands a couple of digs. Finch wants to get up but he can't break Doido's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Finch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doido's head.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Finch controlling from the top position. Finch scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Finch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Finch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Finch scoring with punches to the head and body. Finch pushes down on Doido's leg and manages to get into half guard. Finch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Lawrence Finch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Doido is looking to control Finch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doido avoid being mounted?#SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doido defends it well. Finch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Finch looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Finch stops Doido from getting back to his feet.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Finch lands strikes from half guard. Finch slips a nice elbow through Doido's hands, connecting with Doido's forehead. Finch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Finch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Finch not doing much here.
Finch working over Doido with some ground and pound. Doido looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Finch drops an elbow to the side of Doido's head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Finch is looking to advance position but Doido won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Lawrence Finch showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Jones moves into range and clinches up with Finch.#TD# Finch works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones has control of Finch's left arm, preventing Finch from doing any damage. Finch looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Finch controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. Finch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Jones chips away with some ground and pound. Jones content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finch wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Finch keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jones stays in close to Finch's body and controls the position. Jones prevents Finch from getting back to his feet. Jones wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving. Jones landing some decent shots from guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jones trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom. Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jones stays in close to Finch's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Jones rushes Finch and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Finch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Finch wants to sweep but no luck. Finch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones. Jones looking to pass the guard. Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3# Finch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Finch is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Finch. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Finch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jones is looking to advance position but Finch won't allow it. #SUB2# Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jones trying to mount his opponent but Finch defends it. Finch scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jones with good strikes from the mount here! Jones tries to control but Finch wriggling away. Finch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground. Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Jones dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finch to the ground. Jones is now in Finch's guard. Finch wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. Jones 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. Jones is working Finch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Finch controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Finch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones. Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.#T1# Jones wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving. Jones throws a big elbow that misses. Finch being controlled here, momentarily. Finch controlling the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Finch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back! Jones prevents Finch from getting a body triangle. Pete Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Finch doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Finch is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. Finch is trying to get back to his feet. Finch being controlled for a moment. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3# Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Finch!#SUB2# Finch tries to buck Jones off so he can stand up but Jones has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Finch falls backwards, slamming Jones to the mat but Jones holds on tight! Finch is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pete Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2018 |
#R1# Burgess misses with a two punch combination.
Pires is looking for the big counter here. Pires misses with the combination.
Burgess is looking to counter the offense by Pires and move into the clinch. Pires throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burgess. #TD# Burgess shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pires's guard. Burgess engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Burgess looking to sit in guard and control but Pires gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# 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. Pires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burgess's head. Burgess working a defensive guard here.
Pires must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Burgess looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pires puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Burgess wants to get back to full guard but Pires has passed into side control. You can see the frustration on Burgess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Pires working the ground and pound.#ROC2# Burgess is rocked! Burgess tries to bench press Pires off him but Pires keeps the position. Oh Burgess is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Pires is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burgess is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Burgess seems to have got his legs back now. Pires postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burgess tries to bench press Pires off him but Pires keeps the position. Burgess is not content to let Pires control the position. Burgess can't do much from the bottom here. Burgess tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pires wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2# Pires tries for a kimura but Burgess is defending well. Pires wants to control but Burgess is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2# Pires tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pires has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Burgess tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pires wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2# Pires is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burgess knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Pires is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burgess is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Pires thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Burgess is looking for a sweep. Burgess stops Pires from passing to mount. Burgess tries to bench press Pires off him but Pires keeps the position. #T3# Both fighters take a look at the clock. Burgess manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pires's best efforts. Pires is thwarting Burgess's attempts to control the position. Pires thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgess's head. Burgess trying to control here.
Burgess gets back to full guard.
Burgess really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Burgess is breathing heavily. Pires engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pires's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Pires with a flurry of punches that miss. Pires not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Burgess wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# Pires content to stall in guard here. Pires landing with the ground and pound. Pires trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burgess is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Burgess wants to sweep here but Pires controlling him for the moment. Burgess controls Pires momentarily but Pires frees himself. Pires stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgess swivels though and keeps the full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pires trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pires wants to pass the guard but Burgess is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Pires dominated that round. That's time! Burgess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Pires looks to land a combination but Burgess avoids it well. Burgess throws a leg kick but Pires sees it coming and checks it nicely. Pires is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burgess with a body shot.#CL2# Pires closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Burgess tightens his grip and picks Pires up, before dumping him to the ground. Pires manages to land in guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pires is on top in guard.
#REVB# Burgess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pires won't allow Burgess to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pires trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. Pires stopping the sweep attempt from Burgess. Pires trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burgess trying to keep a closed guard but Pires is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Burgess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Burgess seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Burgess sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pires defending well though. Pires has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pires moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Pires looking for a sweep. Not yet Pires, not yet. Burgess throws a big elbow that misses. Pires pulls Burgess in close to his closed guard and prevents Burgess from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2# Pires looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burgess is one step ahead there. Burgess trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pires manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Pires stopping the sweep attempt from Burgess.#SUB2# Pires drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pires jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Burgess trying to control the position here. Pires throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pires content to stall in guard here. Eduardo Pires has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Burgess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Pires thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Burgess is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pires's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Burgess keeping moving, preventing Pires from controlling successfully. Burgess working a defensive guard here.
Burgess is really struggling to control Pires but he's trying to hold on to the position. Pires forces his way into half guard.#SUB2# Pires is trying to work for a kimura but Burgess is defending well.
Burgess trying to control but Pires postures up.
#T4##SUB2# Pires is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burgess has managed to free his arm - good work. Pires trying to pass the guard but Burgess defending well. Pires is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Burgess is looking to improve his position.
Pires perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Burgess keeps control of the position for the meantime. Burgess is looking to improve his position.
Pires is pressing down on Burgess's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burgess is holding on for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Pires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Pires misses with a two punch combination.
Burgess is looking to counter the offense by Pires and move into the clinch. Pires is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burgess sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A left and a right from Pires both land. Nice combination. Pires fails with a takedown attempt. Burgess feinted with a counter takedown. Burgess stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burgess wants it to stay on the feet. Kurtis Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Pires.#CL2# Pires moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Burgess gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Pires is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burgess is looking to stand up but Pires won't let him. #T1# Burgess throwing strikes from guard but Pires blocks nicely. #SUB# Burgess postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pires is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Burgess, into his guard. #REVB# Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pires wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving. Pires tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burgess is on top in guard.
#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burgess wants to stand but Pires has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB# Burgess drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pires manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burgess has Pires in his guard.#REVB##T2# Pires is fighting to break Burgess's control of his arms but Burgess is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Burgess not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pires trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. Pires would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Pires trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pires looking to pass the guard. Burgess is pulling down on Pires's head to control his posture. Pires stopping the sweep attempt from Burgess.#T3# Pires wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving. Burgess will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Pires landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# Pires drops back looking for a leg! Burgess is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burgess manages to kick Pires off! Pires jumps back into Burgess's guard. Pires won't allow Burgess to sweep him here. Pires sitting in guard here, content to control. Pires looking to pass the guard. Burgess controlling Pires's posture. Pires controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Burgess is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Burgess keeping full guard, as Pires tries to pass. Pires trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Pires throws a right and a left that both miss. A combination from Pires does no damage. Pires throws a series of punches but Burgess avoids them all with ease. #TD# Burgess looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pires! Pires is trying to improve his position. Eduardo Pires is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Burgess wants to stand but Pires has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight! Eduardo Pires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pires 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Pires!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Finch clinches. Boy looks winded! Finch fails to pull guard.
Finch is trying to drag Boy to the mat but Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD# Finch pulls guard effortlessly. #ES# Finch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Finch gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Finch has clasped his hands together around Boy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Finch has an Americana. Boy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Finch is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Finch hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lawrence Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Vladivostok moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Vladivostok gets control of Mayo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vladivostok will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Mayo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Vladivostok trying to strike off his back.
Mayo throwing strikes but missing. Vladivostok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Vladivostok wants to control the position but Mayo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB# Mayo is looking for a kimura but Vladivostok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayo to get the leverage. Mayo working the head and body with strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vladivostok wants to control but Mayo is keeping busy.
Vladivostok is trying to stand up here but Mayo is controlling him well. #T1##SUB# Mayo is working for a kimura but Vladivostok is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Mayo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vladivostok defends it well. Vladivostok trying to hold on to Mayo's head to control him but Mayo postures up.
Vladivostok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Vladivostok is trying to escape back to his feet but Mayo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB# Mayo has hold of Vladivostok's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vladivostok seems comfortable defending it but Mayo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vladivostok is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vladivostok is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mayo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Mayo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1# Finch fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2# Alexsej fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finch to the ground. Alexsej is now in Finch's guard. Finch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexsej is controlling him. Alexsej would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Finch wants to sweep but no luck. Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Finch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Finch wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexsej is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alexsej is trying to maintain the position but Finch is very close to passing his half guard.#T1# Finch is keen to just control but Alexsej is a slippery customer. Finch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Finch 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. Finch is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexsej is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Finch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Finch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Finch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Finch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# Alexsej has hold of Finch's hands but Finch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Alexsej is trying to maintain the position but Finch is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Alexsej still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Alexsej has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Alexsej postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alexsej misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Finch 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. Finch is trying to improve his position. Finch is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB2# Alexsej is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Finch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexsej wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Finch manages to get back to half guard. Finch wants to control but Alexsej is keeping busy.
Finch controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Finch is looking to improve his position.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2# Alexsej decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2# Alexsej gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Alexsej has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Finch is trying to keep an underhook but Alexsej manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Alexsej is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finch is just riding it out for now. Alexsej eventually gives up the hold. Alexsej tries to stand but can't do so whilst Finch controls his leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Finch is concentrating on defense, preventing Alexsej from advancing position. Alexsej prevents Finch from improving his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Alexsej will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Finch moves into the clinch. Finch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexsej prevents it.
Finch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexsej walks away with a smile on his face. Finch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Finch tries to clinch up but Alexsej circles away and keeps his distance. Finch tries to clinch but Alexsej moves out of range. Finch doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexsej circles away.
#TD2# Alexsej is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Finch's half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finch is trying to get back to full guard. Finch tries to kick Alexsej off but Alexsej keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1# Finch trying to control but Alexsej postures up.
Finch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Finch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexsej. Finch is trying to keep Alexsej in close.
#SU2# Alexsej decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2# Alexsej clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Alexsej gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES# Finch kicks off Alexsej and gets to his feet. #TD2# Alexsej closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Finch keeping control of the position. Alexsej throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely. Alexsej not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# Alexsej seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt. Finch gets back to full guard.
#SU2# Alexsej gets to his feet. Finch looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Finch tries to clinch but Alexsej moves out of range. Alexsej slaps away a takedown attempt from Finch, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2# Alexsej gets a clinch. Alexsej prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2# Alexsej ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexsej no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Finch trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexsej is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Alexsej throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Finch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Finch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4# Finch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Alexsej working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Finch wants to control from the top but Alexsej keeps moving. Finch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Alexsej keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully. Finch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alexsej keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully. #SUB# Finch has gone for a leg lock! Alexsej slips out almost immediately though and dives into Finch's guard.#REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alexsej showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Finch with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Alexsej moves into the clinch.#TD# Finch has clasped his hands together around Alexsej's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Finch taking a break here but Alexsej is having none of it and regains half guard. Finch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Alexsej wants to control but Finch is keeping busy.
Finch is looking to stall here but Alexsej recovers full guard. Finch wants to control from the top but Alexsej keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alexsej is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Finch trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexsej is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Alexsej looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexsej, not yet. Finch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Finch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Finch has gone for a leg lock! Alexsej slips out almost immediately though and dives into Finch's guard.#REVB# Finch trying to keep a closed guard but Alexsej is proving a slippery customer.
Finch pulls Alexsej in close to prevent any damage. Finch is looking to stand up but Alexsej isn't so interested in that idea. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Alexsej stands and throws Finch's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SU2# Alexsej stands up. #CL2# Alexsej gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Finch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2# Alexsej decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Finch, up you get! #TD# Finch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Alexsej wants to improve his position but Finch is controlling well.
Finch thows a huge punch but Alexsej dodges it nicely.
#T3# Finch working over Alexsej with some ground and pound. Alexsej looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Finch not landing any meaningful shots this time. Alexsej manages to get to full guard.
Michael Alexsej has got the better of the ground game so far. Finch stands and throws Alexsej's legs to the side, diving into side control. Alexsej manages to work his way to half guard, despite Finch's best efforts.#SUB# Finch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Finch slips a nice elbow through Alexsej's hands, connecting with Alexsej's forehead.#T4# Alexsej wants to get back to his feet. Finch controlling the action here. Finch working the head and body with strikes. Finch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Finch is looking to take a break and control but Alexsej is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Alexsej tries to get to full guard but Finch has control of the leg. Lawrence Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Michael Alexsej is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Alexsej actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Michael Alexsej. Well Alexsej 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alexsej!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Dessitale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Finch! Dessitale throws a strike aimed at the side of Finch's head but Finch avoids it well.#SU2# Dessitale has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2# Dessitale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finch's guard. Dessitale trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom. Dessitale is stalling in the full guard. Finch looking for a sweep. Not yet Finch, not yet. Dessitale prevents Finch from getting back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Finch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Dessitale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Finch tries to buck Dessitale off but Dessitale is having none of it. Finch is working hard here to advance position. Finch is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dessitale has just dragged him back down to the mat. Finch can't do much from the bottom here. Finch holding on.#T2# Finch tries to bench press Dessitale off him but Dessitale keeps the position. Finch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dessitale.
#SUB2# Dessitale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Finch has escaped the position, nice work there. Dessitale tries to advance to mount but can't. Finch keeping his opponent close. Finch can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Finch is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Finch is trying to control Dessitale's posture but Dessitale avoids it. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Dessitale throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2# Dessitale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Finch is trying to escape the position but Dessitale is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Dessitale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4# Finch postures up and lands a big shot to Dessitale's brow. Finch scoring with some ground and pound. Finch content to stall in guard here. Dessitale is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dessitale looking to control.
Finch throwing strikes from guard but Dessitale blocks nicely. Finch wants to control from the top but Dessitale keeps moving. #SUB2# Dessitale is looking for a triangle but Finch pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dessitale managing to control the position. Finch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorraga Dessitale dominated that round. That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Dessitale rushes Finch and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Finch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dessitale uses from the top position. Finch wants to get back to his feet but Dessitale is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Finch is trying to keep Dessitale in close.
Dessitale looking to pass the guard. Finch looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Dessitale trying to control from the bottom.
Finch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dessitale keeps working. Dessitale trying to control but Finch postures up.
#T1##SUB# Finch seems to be looking for submissions.
Finch is stalling here. Dessitale is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Finch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dessitale has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Finch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Dessitale stalling. Dessitale is thwarting Finch's attempts to control the position. Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Dessitale stops Finch from getting back to his feet.
Finch trying to control here.
#T2# Finch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Dessitale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dessitale is thwarting Finch's attempts to control the position. Finch tries to roll over but Dessitale keeps him under control. Gorraga Dessitale has got the better of the ground game so far. Dessitale is pressing down on Finch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finch is holding on for now. Finch is looking to control Dessitale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finch avoid being mounted?#T3# Finch is trying to stand back up but Dessitale is controlling him
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Finch is looking to clinch. Finch tries to clinch but Dessitale moves out of range. #TD2# Dessitale scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Finch is trying to stand back up but Dessitale is controlling him
Finch is concentrating on defense, preventing Dessitale from advancing position. Dessitale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Dessitale prevents Finch from improving his position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4# Well, if Dessitale is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dessitale is continuing to stall.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Finch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dessitale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dessitale circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorraga Dessitale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Dessitale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finch sprawls well initially but Dessitale persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Dessitale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Finch is doing well to control the position and prevent Dessitale from advancing to side control. Finch works his way to full guard. Good work. Finch wants to stand up but Dessitale is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finch looking to control.
Dessitale wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Finch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dessitale's guard. #REVR##T1# Finch controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Finch trying to control but Dessitale is working from the bottom. Dessitale is controlling Finch's posture. Finch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Finch controls from within his opponent's guard. Finch tries to stand but Dessitale is controlling from the bottom. Finch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Finch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dessitale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Finch chips away with some ground and pound.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Finch with a nice head shot there.#ES2# Dessitale scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Finch tries to clinch but Dessitale moves out of range. Lawrence Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Finch blocks a head kick by Dessitale.
Dessitale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2# Dessitale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Dessitale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Finch keeping hold of Dessitale's head, controlling as best he can. Dessitale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB2# Dessitale seems to be looking for submissions.
#ES# Finch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dessitale keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC# Finch breaks the clinch.
#CL# Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dessitale, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Finch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dessitale uses from the top position. Finch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Finch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Finch's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Finch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finch works over Dessitale with some ground and pound from guard.#T4# Finch trying to control but Dessitale is working from the bottom. Finch stands up over Dessitale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Finch controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Finch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Dessitale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Finch trying to control but Dessitale is working from the bottom. Finch lands a couple of digs. Dessitale keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dessitale controls Finch momentarily but Finch frees himself. Lawrence Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gorraga Dessitale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Finch distracts Dessitale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight! Lawrence Finch showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dessitale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorraga Dessitale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Bell shoots in and gets a takedown into Mayo's guard. Bell showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mayo wants to sweep here but Bell controlling him for the moment. Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bell being controlled here momentarily. Mayo wants to stand but Bell is controlling the position. Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Bell is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Bell looking to score a takedown here. Mayo is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Mayo's guard. Bell preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mayo wants to stand and escape but Bell is having none of it. Mayo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bell. Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mayo keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully. #T2# Mayo is looking to stand up but Bell isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Bell. Mayo is looking for a sweep. Bell scores with a couple of short elbows. Bell wants to control but Mayo is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mayo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Mayo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB# Mayo 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.
Bell wants to improve his position but Mayo is controlling well.
Bell is looking to control Mayo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bell avoid being mounted?#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.#SUB2# Bell actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Mayo 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.
Mayo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jinker Bell will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD2# Bell dives in and scores a takedown into Mayo's guard.#SUB# Mayo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Mayo wants to stand up but Bell is controlling him. #SUB# Mayo looking for subs off his back but Bell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bell. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayo gets back to full guard.
Mayo keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass. #T1# Bell keeps trying to improve his position. Mayo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayo, not yet. #ES# Mayo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bell presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Mayo is pushing Bell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2# Bell drags the fight down to the ground.
Mayo is working Bell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T2# Mayo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bell trying to control the position here. Jinker Bell has got the better of the ground game so far. Bell is trying to control the position but Mayo postures up. Mayo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Mayo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Mayo stopping the sweep attempt from Bell. Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Mayo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Mayo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bell misses with a low kick.
Bell throws a series of punches but Mayo moves out of range. Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD# Mayo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bell to the mat! Bell manages to get full guard. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Bell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mayo.#BC2# Bell manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mayo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2# Bell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mayo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES# Mayo is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. Jinker Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Bell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jinker Bell will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Mayo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Bell looks to throw the jab but Mayo is out of range. Mayo appears to be looking for a big counter. Bell throws a body kick that misses. Mayo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayo manages to avoid it. Mayo dives in for a single leg takedown but Bell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2# Bell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Mayo is trying to escape back to his feet but Bell uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bell wants to control but Mayo is keeping him busy. Mayo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1# Bell lands with a punch from half guard. Mayo wants to get back to his feet. Mayo regains full guard. Nicely done. Mayo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayo is on top in guard.
#REVR# Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayo is one step ahead there. #T2# Bell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bell trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Bell working for a triangle but Mayo defends it easily.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2# Bell has an active guard here but Mayo has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3# Mayo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Mayo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bell to regain full guard. Bell working a defensive guard but Mayo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mayo looks up at the clock and then as Bell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mayo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bell struggling a bit here.#SU# Mayo decides to stand back up. #T4##TD2# Bell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mayo's guard. Mayo is trying to keep Bell in close.
Mayo wants to get back to his feet but Bell is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bill Mayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jinker Bell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Mayo wants to stand and escape but Bell is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Mayo. I think Bell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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