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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Hicks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliver counters with a two punch combo.
Hicks misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Oliver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oliver.
Hicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliver is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oliver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oliver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oliver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hicks prevents it.
Terrance Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cloey Oliver.#BC#
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Hicks shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliver tries to sprawl out of it but Hicks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Hicks gets tackled into the cage by Oliver. Oliver maintains the clinch.
Hicks trying to land knees to the body.
Oliver tries to pull guard but Hicks holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliver drops back down to his feet.
Hicks slowing the pace effectively.
Oliver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hicks just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Hicks tries to break free but Oliver pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Oliver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Oliver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hicks napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Hicks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oliver defends well and Hicks ends up having to push Oliver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hicks shoots and misses #CL2#
and Oliver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oliver. #BC2#
Oliver breaks from the clinch.
Oliver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Oliver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliver lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliver won't allow Hicks to sweep him here. #T3#
Hicks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliver manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Oliver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hicks has passed into side control.
Oliver tries to bench press Hicks off him but Hicks keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Oliver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hicks swings around for an armbar but Oliver sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hicks's guard.
Oliver would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Hicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliver distracts Hicks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliver stops Hicks from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliver passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cloey Oliver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Oliver shoots in and bounces Hicks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Hicks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks wants to stand up but Oliver is controlling him.
Hicks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliver content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Oliver wants to get up but he can't break Hicks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Oliver has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Oliver breaks from the clinch.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Hicks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hicks.
Oliver has Hicks pressed against the cage.
Oliver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Hicks tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliver avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Oliver fails to land.
Hicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oliver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
Terrance Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliver misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliver counters with a thumping low kick.
Oliver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliver sprawls well. Oliver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliver shoots in and drives through. Hicks sprawls well.
Terrance Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cloey Oliver.
Oliver is breathing heavily.
Hicks shoots for a takedown but Oliver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliver works over Hicks's head and body with a nice combination.
Oliver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Hicks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Oliver kicks Hicks off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Hicks with that takedown attempt.
Oliver wants to clinch up but Hicks keeps it at a distance.
Oliver wants to clinch.#TD2#
Oliver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oliver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cloey Oliver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Oliver stuffs the takedown.
Oliver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hicks has a takedown stuffed.
Hicks moves in looking to clinch but Oliver pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Hicks. No joy for Oliver on that attempt.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt - Oliver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Oliver as Hicks shoots in.#TD2#
Oliver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Hicks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Oliver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hicks has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Oliver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hicks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oliver's guard.#ES2#
Oliver pushes Hicks off and gets back to his feet.
Cloey Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
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!
Hicks tries to clinch up but Oliver circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Oliver closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hicks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliver's best efforts.
Hicks misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oliver trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks wants to control but Oliver is keeping busy.
#T3##SU2#
Oliver gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oliver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Hicks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Oliver throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hicks uses it to pass to side control.
Oliver wants to control but Hicks postures up.
Oliver manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hicks's best efforts.#T4#
Oliver is trying to control but can't.
Hicks drops an elbow to the side of Oliver's head.
Hicks lands strikes from half guard.
Oliver trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SU#
Hicks gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD#
Hicks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hicks lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Hicks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oliver 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cloey Oliver!
A less than humble Cloey Oliver misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Oliver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maynard on his heels. He'll look to pass Maynard's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Oliver has gone for a leg lock! Maynard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliver's guard.#REVR#
Maynard throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Oliver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maynard is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Oliver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Oliver has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Maynard preventing the sweep.
Oliver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maynard's guard. #REVB#
Oliver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oliver wants to get up but he can't break Maynard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oliver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oliver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maynard is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Oliver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliver has managed to get both his arms back between Maynard's legs - danger averted.
Oliver is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Oliver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maynard on his heels. He'll look to pass Maynard's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Oliver forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Oliver 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.
Maynard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliver takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliver lands a nice short elbow.
Maynard wants to control but Oliver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oliver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oliver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oliver moves to the back position.
Oliver throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Maynard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver controlling the position well here. Maynard rolled but Oliver kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Oliver is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maynard is defending well though. Oliver let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Oliver dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Oliver throws a head kick that half lands.
Oliver misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Oliver. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
Christopher Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliver throws a body punch but Maynard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Oliver shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oliver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Oliver throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Oliver is taking a breather. Maynard 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.
Oliver tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Maynard.
Maynard is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliver sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
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.
Oliver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oliver is looking to stand but Maynard has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Oliver controlling the pace for now.
Oliver with shots to the head and body - Maynard looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Oliver content just to control the position here.
Maynard is trying to escape the mount.
Oliver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Oliver.
Christopher Oliver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliver lands a nice shot to the head.
Oliver putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Oliver controlling the position easily from mount.
Oliver with good strikes from the mount here!
Oliver controlling his opponent.
Oliver connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#
Maynard is rocked!
Oliver looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Maynard covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Oliver!
In his post fight interview, Christopher Oliver started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oliver.
Oliver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cloey Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliver darts in looking for a takedown but Maynard gets double underhooks and turns Oliver into the cage.
Oliver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maynard pinned against the cage. Maynard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oliver with a poor takedown #CL#
and Maynard moves into the clinch.
Micheal Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cloey Oliver.#TD2#
Oliver pulls guard effortlessly.
Maynard scoring with some ground and pound.
Maynard being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a big right hand that misses.
Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maynard wants to stand and escape but instead Oliver has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Maynard 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.
Oliver landing with the ground and pound.
Oliver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Oliver postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maynard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oliver, into his guard. #REVR#
Oliver throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Oliver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard controls Oliver momentarily but Oliver frees himself.
Oliver trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Oliver looking to sit in guard and control but Maynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Maynard stands up over Oliver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maynard with a nice head shot there.
Oliver is trying to control the position but Maynard postures up.
Oliver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oliver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maynard is aware though and is defending well.
Oliver is trying to control the position but Maynard postures up.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Oliver blocks nicely.
Maynard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Oliver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Oliver is stalling here. Maynard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Oliver seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maynard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Oliver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maynard working over Oliver with some ground and pound. Oliver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oliver tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.
Oliver taking some punishment here, with Maynard in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliver's head.
Maynard drops an elbow to the side of Oliver's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliver controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Maynard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Maynard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Maynard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oliver regains guard immediately.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Oliver keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Oliver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Micheal Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Oliver looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliver, not yet.
Maynard throwing strikes but missing.
Maynard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maynard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliver works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oliver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maynard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maynard lands a couple of elbows.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliver's head.
Maynard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliver can do to turn this around?
Oliver wants to stand but Maynard is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Oliver is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Maynard has his hands clasped together but Oliver extends and breaks Maynard's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Oliver.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cloey Oliver!
Cloey Oliver tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 889 Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Hardy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oliver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliver tries to get out of the position.
Oliver wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
Oliver is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Oliver is pulling down on Hardy's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardy, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Oliver pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
Oliver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliver feints a jab promting Hardy to slip. Oliver then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oliver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Oliver gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch.
Hardy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oliver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christopher Oliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Hardy.
Hardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oliver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oliver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Hardy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Oliver wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Oliver moves into full guard.
Oliver working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy lands a couple of digs.
Hardy is in close to Oliver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliver is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Oliver rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Hardy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Oliver working a defensive guard here.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Oliver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Oliver wants to stand but Hardy is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ross Hardy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Hardy wants a takedown.
#TD#
Oliver gets control of Hardy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliver being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliver keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Oliver passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Hardy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliver.
Oliver is looking to stall here but Hardy recovers full guard.
Oliver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Oliver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hardy is proving hard to escape from.
Oliver throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliver is controlling him.
Christopher Oliver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Oliver manages to pass to side control.
Oliver wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it.
Oliver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hardy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Oliver is looking to pass Hardy's guard but actually Hardy recovers to full guard.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Oliver is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy is working for takedown but Oliver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oliver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Christopher Oliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Hardy.
Hardy wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliver manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4##BC#
Oliver manages to break the clinch.
Oliver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliver circles away.
#CL2#
Hardy darts in and clinches Oliver up against the cage.#TD2#
Hardy has picked Oliver up - he's going for a ride! Hardy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hardy throwing shots but Oliver is blocking nicely.
Oliver tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy blocks the strikes from Oliver.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver is holding on to half guard well.
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 Christopher Oliver will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oliver looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.#CL2#
Hardy rushes Oliver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hardy has Oliver pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hardy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Oliver tumbling to the mat - Hardy dives into Oliver's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliver holds on and takes a little breather.
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hardy lands a couple of digs.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliver is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Hardy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Oliver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hardy instigates a clinch.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Oliver's takedown attempt.
#T2##TD2#
Oliver is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hardy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oliver to the mat. Oliver regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Oliver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy stands up over Oliver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy stands up over Oliver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy landing some decent shots from guard.
Hardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardy distracts Oliver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Oliver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliver, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hardy has hold of one of Oliver's legs. Oliver is fighting the takedown attempt but Hardy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Oliver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliver looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy landing with the ground and pound.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliver is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Oliver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy tries for a takedown but Oliver manages to get underhooks.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christopher Oliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Hardy.
Oliver is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliver has his back to the cage.
Christopher Oliver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliver is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Oliver prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardy 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Ross Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 889 Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Hook is looking to chop away at Oliver's legs.
Oliver appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hook fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliver looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliver manages to avoid it.
Hook fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Oliver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliver lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliver is stalling in the full guard.
Hook might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hook looking for a sweep. Not yet Hook, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver wants to get up but he can't break Hook's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oliver content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Hook throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliver controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hook throws a body punch but Oliver moves out of range.
Hook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliver throws out a counter right but Hook avoids it with no problem.
Hook fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Oliver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hook on his heels. He'll look to pass Hook's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Hook pushes Oliver off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Hook tries to clinch up but Oliver circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Oliver throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hook tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oliver is in Hook's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hook is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Oliver dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Oliver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Oliver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Oliver takes a little break here. Hook wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hook defending against the ground and pound.
Hook is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oliver has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oliver happy to just control the position for now.
Hook is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hook tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Oliver easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Oliver looking to secure an arm triangle but Hook defends it well.
Oliver controlling the pace for now.
Hook tries to hold on but Oliver postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hook is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Oliver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hook has a takedown stuffed.
Hook misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Oliver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oliver.
Oliver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Oliver has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hook uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Oliver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliver is pulling down on Hook's head. It's preventing any offense from Hook, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hook wants to control from the top but Oliver keeps moving.
Hook looking to sit in guard and control but Oliver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hook has a closed guard, preventing Oliver from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oliver stays in close to Hook's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Oliver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Oliver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hook seems keen to control Oliver's posture.
Oliver sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oliver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Hook has been cut.
Hook tries to clinch but Oliver moves out of range. #TD2#
Oliver fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hook sprawls well initially but Oliver persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Hook kicks Oliver off and gets back to his feet.
Hook shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliver sprawls well. He's pushed Hook's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hook fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hook somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Oliver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hook to the mat! Hook manages to get full guard.
Oliver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hook's guard.
Hook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliver controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Oliver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Hook's cut.
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##CL#
Hook has closed the distance and engaged Oliver in a clinch.
#TD2#
Oliver lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christopher Oliver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oliver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hook is trying to escape back to his feet but Oliver uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hook wants to get back to his feet.
Hook is trying to escape the position but Oliver is controlling the position. #T1#
Oliver wants to control but Hook is keeping him busy.
Oliver prevents Hook from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver controls the position.
Hook gets back to half guard.
Oliver prevents Hook from improving his position.
Oliver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Oliver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Oliver rushes Hook and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hook trying to stall but Oliver improves his position.
#BC2#
Oliver manages to break the clinch.
Oliver misses with a low kick.
Hook wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Oliver feints and as Hook raises his hands in defense, Oliver changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hook keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
Hook wants to stand up but Oliver is controlling him.
Oliver showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Oliver looking to pass the guard.
Oliver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliver stands and throws Hook's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oliver tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #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.
Hook tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Oliver presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oliver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Oliver working for a submission but Hook is keeping him at bay.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliver cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver content just to control the position here.
Mike Hook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christopher Oliver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliver wants to get back to his feet but Hook is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Oliver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliver 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Christopher Oliver!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Christopher Oliver!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Christopher Oliver!
Christopher Oliver wins by unanimous decision!
Christopher Oliver spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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