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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Geppetto misses with an uppercut. Uinikskyh saw that one coming.
Uinikskyh shoots in looking for a takedown. Geppetto tries to sprawl out of it but Uinikskyh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geppetto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Geppetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Geppetto finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Uinikskyh has been cut.
Geppetto misses with a body kick.
Uinikskyh throws a leg kick but Geppetto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uinikskyh shoots for a takedown but Geppetto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Geppetto tries to score with a low kick but Uinikskyh moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uinikskyh shoots in looking for a takedown but Geppetto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uinikskyh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Geppetto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mastro Geppetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Uinikskyh.
Geppetto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Geppetto stuffs the takedown.
Geppetto looks to land a body kick but Uinikskyh moved away.
Geppetto lands a nice looking body shot.
Mastro Geppetto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Geppetto scores with a three punch combo!
Geppetto tries to score with a low kick but Uinikskyh moves his leg out of the way.
Geppetto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uinikskyh has a takedown stuffed.
Geppetto digs a good body shot into Uinikskyh's ribs.
Uinikskyh looks winded!
Geppetto connects with a body shot that sends Uinikskyh's belly button to the back.
Geppetto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Geppetto swats away the attempt to clinch by Uinikskyh.
Geppetto cracks Uinikskyh on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Uinikskyh falls backwards against the cage. Geppetto follows up with more strikes that drop Uinikskyh to his knees. Geppetto keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Uinikskyh! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mastro Geppetto!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Hunkuless throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uinikskyh tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Hunkuless fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uinikskyh, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunkuless looking for a takedown.
Hunkuless has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunkuless is trying to break the clinch but Uinikskyh is controlling him.
Hunkuless prevents a takedown attempt there.
Uinikskyh tries to pull guard but Hunkuless forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunkuless stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunkuless tries to throw a body punch but Uinikskyh avoids it by throwing Hunkuless back against the cage. #TD2#
Uinikskyh jumps guard and drags Hunkuless to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunkuless showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uinikskyh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hunkuless stops Uinikskyh from standing up. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Uinikskyh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hunkuless is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Uinikskyh successfully pulls guard.
Uinikskyh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hunkuless not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Uinikskyh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2##TD#
Hunkuless closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Uinikskyh did well to prevent Hunkuless getting side control.
Uinikskyh wants to get back to his feet.
Uinikskyh is refusing to be controlled, as Hunkuless sits in half guard.
Uinikskyh is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunkuless from advancing position.
Uinikskyh tries to kick Hunkuless off but Hunkuless keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunkuless looks to land a strike but Uinikskyh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hunkuless tries to free his leg and advance position but Uinikskyh is retaining full guard.
Uinikskyh is pulling down on Hunkuless's head to control his posture.
Hunkuless wants to control from the top but Uinikskyh keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Uinikskyh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Uinikskyh has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunkuless controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Hunkuless pulls guard successfully.
Hunkuless knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uinikskyh on the ground.
Hunkuless wants to control the position but Uinikskyh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hunkuless desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Well, if Uinikskyh 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.
#T4#
Hunkuless has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uinikskyh is working away from the top position though.#ES#
Hunkuless makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Uinikskyh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunkuless.
Hunkuless tries to clinch
and Uinikskyh finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunkuless slaps away a takedown attempt from Uinikskyh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Desway Hunkuless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Uinikskyh.
Uinikskyh leaves Hunkuless with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Uinikskyh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hunkuless keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunkuless fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uinikskyh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Hunkuless decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunkuless landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Uinikskyh is looking to control Hunkuless's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uinikskyh avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunkuless is just content to waste time from the top position. Uinikskyh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1##ES2#
Uinikskyh has his feet on Hunkuless's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A head kick from Uinikskyh lands but Hunkuless takes it in his stride. #TD#
Hunkuless closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunkuless lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hunkuless drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uinikskyh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uinikskyh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uinikskyh! #REVB#
Hunkuless parries the strikes from Uinikskyh easily there. Uinikskyh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hunkuless to escape.
#T2#
Hunkuless is trying to improve his position.
Uinikskyh trying to control the position but Hunkuless is working away.
Uinikskyh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hunkuless is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Uinikskyh is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Uinikskyh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hunkuless is surviving well by controlling Uinikskyh's body position as best he can. #T3#
Uinikskyh wants to control the pace but Hunkuless is squirming around nicely.
Hunkuless is desperately trying to improve his position but Uinikskyh has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunkuless is trying to reverse the position but instead Uinikskyh has taken his back - oops!
Hunkuless is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Uinikskyh.
Hunkuless is really stuck here.
Good control from Uinikskyh.#T4#
Uinikskyh controlling well, preventing Hunkuless from escaping the position.
Uinikskyh slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Uinikskyh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunkuless trying to control the hands but Uinikskyh won't let him. #SUB2#
Uinikskyh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunkuless wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Uinikskyh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hunkuless looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Uinikskyh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunkuless off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Uinikskyh shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunkuless tries to sprawl out of it but Uinikskyh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunkuless manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunkuless throws a quick counter head kick but Uinikskyh was just out of range.#TD#
Hunkuless shoots in and bounces Uinikskyh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Uinikskyh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Uinikskyh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uinikskyh striking off his back but it's not causing Hunkuless any problems.
Hunkuless working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uinikskyh's head.
Hunkuless trying to control but Uinikskyh is working from the bottom.
Hunkuless trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uinikskyh is trying to keep Hunkuless in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uinikskyh keeping moving, preventing Hunkuless from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uinikskyh misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Hunkuless counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunkuless fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Uinikskyh breaks from the clinch.
Uinikskyh wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uinikskyh.
Desway Hunkuless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Uinikskyh.#T3##TD#
Hunkuless shoots in and gets a takedown into Uinikskyh's guard.
Uinikskyh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunkuless trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uinikskyh manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Uinikskyh looking to pass the guard.
Uinikskyh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Uinikskyh preventing the sweep.
Hunkuless on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunkuless tries to get out of the position.
Uinikskyh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunkuless pulls Uinikskyh in close to prevent any damage.
Mikhail Uinikskyh has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Hunkuless working a defensive guard here.
Uinikskyh looking to sit in guard and control but Hunkuless gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hunkuless tries to free his leg and advance position but Uinikskyh is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Uinikskyh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uinikskyh looking to control.
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 Desway Hunkuless.
I think Uinikskyh 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh!
Mikhail Uinikskyh wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Uinikskyh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Napalony.
Napalony is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck for Uinikskyh with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Uinikskyh. No joy for Napalony on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Napalony or perhaps it was just good defense by Uinikskyh, which made it look bad.
Mikhail Uinikskyh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drzony Napalony.
Napalony shoots in looking for a takedown but Uinikskyh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Napalony's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uinikskyh feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Napalony drives through and clinches with Uinikskyh against the cage.
#TD#
Uinikskyh jumps guard.
#SUB#
Uinikskyh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Napalony got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uinikskyh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Napalony has managed to get both his arms back between Uinikskyh's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Uinikskyh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Napalony is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Napalony being controlled here momentarily.
Napalony trying to control the position from guard on top but Uinikskyh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Napalony wants to get up but he can't break Uinikskyh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Uinikskyh looking for a sweep. Not yet Uinikskyh, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Napalony in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Napalony gets tackled into the cage by Uinikskyh. Uinikskyh maintains the clinch.
Uinikskyh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uinikskyh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Napalony trying to land knees to the body.
Uinikskyh looking for a takedown.
Napalony tries to pull guard but Uinikskyh won't allow it.
Uinikskyh tries to pull guard but Napalony forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Uinikskyh jumps guard.
Uinikskyh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Uinikskyh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Napalony has passed into half guard!
Uinikskyh is not content to let Napalony control the position.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Napalony stalling.
Uinikskyh punching from the bottom.
Uinikskyh keeping control of 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#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Napalony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uinikskyh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uinikskyh closes the distance and clinches up with Napalony, looking for a takedown. Uinikskyh pushes Napalony against the cage but Napalony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Uinikskyh has closed the distance and engaged Napalony in a clinch.
Uinikskyh wants a takedown.
Napalony tries to break the clinch but Uinikskyh is controlling the position.
Napalony can't get the takedown.
Napalony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uinikskyh.
Uinikskyh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Napalony pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Napalony keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Uinikskyh 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#
Napalony shoots in and gets a takedown into Uinikskyh's guard.
Uinikskyh is wriggling around but Napalony manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Uinikskyh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Napalony's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Napalony's back!
Mikhail Uinikskyh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Uinikskyh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Napalony has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Napalony is really stuck here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Even with his hooks in, Uinikskyh manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T1#
Uinikskyh keeps control of the position as Napalony tries to break free.
Uinikskyh keeps control of the position easily here as Napalony tries to buck him off.
Napalony covering up well and avoiding damage.
Napalony is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uinikskyh throwing sloppy strikes.
Napalony avoids the strikes from Uinikskyh. #SUB#
Napalony is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Napalony is having to fend off submission attempts from Uinikskyh, who is looking to sink in the choke. Uinikskyh doesn't have the hooks in though and Napalony manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Uinikskyh 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##T3#
Napalony works his way to full guard. Good work.
Uinikskyh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uinikskyh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uinikskyh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Napalony can do to turn this around?
Napalony pulls Uinikskyh in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Uinikskyh stands and steps away. Napalony gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Uinikskyh swats away the attempt to clinch by Napalony.
Uinikskyh shoots in and drives through. Napalony sprawls well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice sprawl there from Uinikskyh as Napalony shoots in.
Uinikskyh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uinikskyh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Napalony but Napalony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Napalony changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Napalony looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uinikskyh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Napalony.
Napalony is breathing heavily.
Uinikskyh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Uinikskyh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uinikskyh shoots for a takedown but Napalony saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Napalony throws a counter combo.
Napalony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uinikskyh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Napalony misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Uinikskyh dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Uinikskyh closes the distance and clinches up with Napalony, looking for a takedown. Uinikskyh pushes Napalony against the cage but Napalony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uinikskyh misses with a takedown
and Napalony connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Napalony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uinikskyh as he avoids it easily.
Uinikskyh is looking for a counter combo.
Napalony stuffs the takedown attempt from Uinikskyh. Uinikskyh gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Uinikskyh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napalony jumps guard but Uinikskyh stands there with Napalony around his waist. Napalony gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uinikskyh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Napalony prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Napalony tries a body shot but Uinikskyh blocks it.
Uinikskyh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Napalony is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Napalony is working for takedown but Uinikskyh is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Uinikskyh drags the fight down to the ground.
Napalony engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Napalony trying to control the position from guard on top but Uinikskyh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Napalony drops back looking for a leg! Uinikskyh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uinikskyh manages to kick Napalony off! Napalony jumps back into Uinikskyh's guard.
Uinikskyh working a defensive guard here.
Uinikskyh keeping moving, preventing Napalony from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Napalony stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uinikskyh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Napalony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uinikskyh as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Uinikskyh moves into range and clinches up with Napalony.
Uinikskyh keeps control of Napalony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Uinikskyh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uinikskyh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Napalony as he jumps to the side.
Napalony misses with a two punch combination.
Uinikskyh dives in and grabs Napalony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Napalony pushes down on Uinikskyh's head and hops out.
Uinikskyh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Napalony defends it nicely.#T4#
Napalony dives in for a single leg takedown but Uinikskyh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Napalony circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Napalony.
Napalony fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Uinikskyh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Napalony is trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Uinikskyh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drzony Napalony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhail Uinikskyh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uinikskyh fails with the takedown.
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 Mikhail Uinikskyh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uinikskyh, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh!
Mikhail Uinikskyh wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Bourne throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Sanders decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bourne's guard.#SU#
Sanders decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sanders avoids the head kick by Bourne.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up with Bourne, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes Bourne against the cage but Bourne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bourne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanders throws a head kick that half lands.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanders changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Sanders shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bourne's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Sanders stands up from Bourne's guard - Sanders perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Bourne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bourne showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanders is controlling Bourne's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Bourne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanders does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bourne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SU2#
Bourne stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bourne.
It looked like Sanders was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Sanders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bourne did well to prevent Sanders getting side control.
Sanders trying to control the pace. #SU#
Sanders gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Sanders blocks a head kick by Bourne.
Bourne throws a head kick but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bourne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Bourne tries to get set, Sanders tries to push him back and clinch up but Bourne manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanders. #ES2#
Bourne throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bourne looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders darts in looking for a takedown but Bourne gets double underhooks and turns Sanders into the cage.
Bourne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Sanders drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bourne tries to buck Sanders off but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders landing strikes.
Bourne is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SU#
Sanders stands up and beckons Bourne to his feet.
Bourne lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanders throws a head kick that half lands.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Bourne.
Sanders drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bourne sprawls and moves away.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanders dives in for a single leg takedown but Bourne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliseo Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanders fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Bourne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanders!#T4#
Sanders manages to get back to half guard.
Bourne wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bourne looking for a submission but Sanders manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourne looking to sit in guard and control but Sanders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Bourne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick by Bourne misses #TD#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Sanders gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanders moves out of range as Bourne strikes.
Sanders feinted with a counter takedown.
Bourne tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Bourne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanders, pushing him back against the cage.
Bourne can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Sanders pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourne trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Bourne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Bourne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bourne looking to pass the guard.
Bourne wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Sanders is trying to control the position but Bourne postures up.
Sanders will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanders keeping full guard, as Bourne tries to pass.
Bourne wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bourne is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sanders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bourne is breathing heavily.
Bourne is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up. #SU#
Sanders stands up and waves to Bourne to follow him. #TD2#
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Sanders being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanders seems keen to control Bourne's posture.
Bourne content to stall in guard here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bourne stops Sanders from standing up.
Bourne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Bourne avoids nicely.
Bourne swinging wildly here.
Sanders is looking to counter the offense by Bourne and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up with Bourne, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes Bourne against the cage but Bourne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bourne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bourne thuds his shin into the meat of Sanders's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Bourne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bourne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sanders will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanders's guard.
Bourne won't allow Sanders to sweep him here.
Bourne won't allow Sanders to get back to his feet.
Bourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bourne stops Sanders from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Bourne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bourne throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bourne won't be happy with that.
Bourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bourne seems a little lost for a moment, as Sanders dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Bourne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanders controls the position from side control.
Bourne is trying to buck Sanders off.#SU#
Sanders decides to stand back up. Sanders steps back and let's Bourne get back to his feet.
Sanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bourne tries a head kick but it misses.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses.
Bourne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourne's waist but Bourne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders off to one side.
Bourne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanders changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bourne avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanders tries to clinch up but Bourne circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanders cracks a nice hook into Bourne's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourne throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bourne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Sanders stands up from Bourne's guard - Sanders perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##TD#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bourne is trying to get back to full guard.
Bourne trying to hold on to Sanders's head to control him but Sanders postures up.
#T4#
Sanders sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Sanders stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Eliseo Sanders.
I think Bourne 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bourne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Wick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burch sprawls well. Burch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wick gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Burch misses the target.#CL2#
Wick clinches.
Burch tries to break the clinch but Wick is controlling the position.
Burch is trying to break the clinch but Wick has him pressed against the cage.
Wick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burch pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch tries for a takedown but Wick circles away easily#CL2#
and Wick counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Burch breaks from the clinch.
Wick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Francis Burch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wick.
Burch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Wick gets a clinch.
Burch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Burch breaks from the clinch.
Wick throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Burch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wick won't be happy with that.
Wick is looking to regain half guard here but Burch keeps moving and retains side control.
Wick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Wick is not content to let Burch control the position.
Burch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Burch working away.
Burch lands some shots froms side control.
Burch working away.
Wick is looking to reverse the position.
Burch trying to control the position but Wick is working away.
Burch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burch tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Burch is looking to take a break and control but Wick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Burch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU#
Burch stands up.
Wick tries for a takedown but Burch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wick misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Wick rushes Burch and presses him up against the cage.
Wick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burch's efforts to push away.#T4##BC#
Burch breaks from the clinch.
Burch missing with a left hand there. Wick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wick shoots and misses
and Burch counters with a one-two to the body.
Burch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wick darts in looking for a takedown but Burch gets double underhooks and turns Wick into the cage.
Wick misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Burch counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burch working away.
Burch scores with punches from side control.
Wick tries to bench press Burch off him but Burch keeps the position.
Wick looks winded!
Burch wants to stand but Wick has his arm trapped. #SU#
Burch has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Burch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Burch's cut.
That's time! Burch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Wick rushes Burch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Wick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burch to keep the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wick's brow.
Wick tries to pull guard but Burch won't allow it.
Burch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wick can do to turn this around?
Burch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Francis Burch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.
Wick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Burch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Burch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burch.
Burch with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burch is looking to stand up but Wick won't let him. #T1#
Wick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wick is breathing heavily.
Wick has a closed guard, preventing Burch from standing up.
Wick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burch wants to stand but Wick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wick keeping moving, preventing Burch from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wick takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Wick drives through and clinches with Burch against the cage.
#T2#
Burch tries for a takedown but Wick manages to get underhooks.
Wick lands with a short shot to the head.
Burch leaning against his opponent.
Burch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Wick.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wick controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wick.
Burch tries to work over Wick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Wick pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Burch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burch wants to get up but he can't break Wick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burch throws a big elbow that misses.
Burch trying to control the position from guard on top but Wick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burch tries to stand but Wick is controlling from the bottom.
Burch 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wick pushes Burch up against the cage in a clinch.#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.
Burch is trying to push Wick away but Wick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Burch breaks the clinch.
Wick fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Wick clinches up with Burch and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wick throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Wick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Wick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Francis Burch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wick.
It looked like Burch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burch throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Wick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burch gets underhooks to prevent Wick's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Burch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Wick closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch wants to break the clinch but can't.
John Wick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Wick pulls guard.
Francis Burch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burch trying to control but Wick is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Wick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wick looking for a sweep. Not yet Wick, not yet.
Burch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wick is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Burch stands and steps away. Wick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Burch as Wick shoots in.
Francis Burch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.
Wick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Wick has closed the distance and engaged Burch in a clinch.
Burch is trying to pull guard but Wick has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Burch breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Wick.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wick.
Wick shoots in looking for a takedown. Burch tries to sprawl out of it but Wick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wick. That did some damage!#CL2#
Wick closes the distance and clinches.
Burch is looking to break free of the clinch but Wick has double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Burch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wick.
Wick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burch but Burch pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Burch shoots in and gets a takedown into Wick's guard.
Burch lands a couple of digs.
Burch working some strikes from top position.#ES2#
Wick has his feet on Burch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Wick drives through and clinches with Burch against the cage.
#T4#
Burch avoiding damage.
Wick prevents Burch from breaking the clinch.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Burch gets underhooks to prevent Wick's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Burch breaks from the clinch.
Francis Burch is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Wick gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wick is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Wick.
I think Wick 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Wick!
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