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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Devira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Devira digs a good hook to Emelianenko's body.
Devira throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vladamir Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.
Emelianenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Devira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Devira shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Devira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Devira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Devira sprawls well.
Devira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Devira avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Devira with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Devira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Emelianenko counters with a two punch combo.
Devira fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Devira.
Devira throws a leg kick
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Devira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emelianenko defends well and Devira ends up having to push Emelianenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as Devira shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Devira moves out of range.
Emelianenko works over Devira's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a one two! Devira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devira dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Devira's head and hops out.
Devira is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Devira sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Devira wants to stand back up but Emelianenko manages to pass into side control.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devira keeps working. #SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Devira is looking to regain half guard here but Emelianenko keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Emelianenko wants to control but Devira is keeping him busy.
Devira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Devira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Emelianenko tries for a kimura but Devira is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but Devira is working away.
Devira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
Devira tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko controlling the position. #SUB2#
Emelianenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Emelianenko wants to control but Devira is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Emelianenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Devira circles away.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Devira avoids it well.
Johnny Devira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Devira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Devira throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Devira shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Devira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Devira on that attempt.
Devira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devira misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Emelianenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Devira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emelianenko, into his guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center inform us that Emelianenko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Devira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Emelianenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devira is one step ahead there.
Devira postures up.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Devira from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Devira defends it easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Devira pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Devira seems to be working for a kimura but Emelianenko defends the submission attempt.
Emelianenko gets back to full guard.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Devira in close.
#T3##SUB2#
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Devira defends it easily.
Devira throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES#
Devira has his feet on Emelianenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Devira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Devira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Devira darts in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets double underhooks and turns Devira into the cage.
Emelianenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Devira is defended easily by Emelianenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Devira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Devira keeps moving.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Devira is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Devira looking for a sweep. Not yet Devira, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Devira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelianenko to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Emelianenko looking to score a takedown here. Devira is defending well but Emelianenko drives through and ends up in Devira's guard.#SUB#
Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Emelianenko passes to full mount!
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Devira is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Emelianenko breaks from Devira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Devira working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Emelianenko has hold of Devira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Devira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Devira is desperately trying to improve his position but Emelianenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Devira working to try and regain half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Emelianenko has isolated one of Devira's arms. Devira looking to fight him off but Emelianenko twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladamir Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Vladamir Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Deville gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Adebayo to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Adebayo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deville looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adebayo is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Adebayo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Adebayo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adebayo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Adebayo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Adebayo seems to have locked his on tight now - Deville screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Adebayo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Zane Adebayo!
Zane Adebayo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Devira dives in and scores a takedown into Roy's guard.#SU2#
Devira stands and steps away. Roy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnny Devira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Devira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roy sprawls well initially but Devira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Devira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Devira's back!
Devira tries to break free.
#SUB#
Roy tightening his grip on Devira, looking for the choke.
Roy struggling to land strikes to the head as Devira covers up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devira trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Roy working for the choke. #T1#
Devira tries to roll but Roy sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Roy has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Devira! Can he survive? No! He's out! Roy gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sandy Roy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Hanssen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hanssen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deville's head.#TD#
Hanssen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hanssen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deville tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Deville trying to control the hands but Hanssen won't let him.
Deville is trying to remain composed but Hanssen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deville tries to roll but Hanssen sticks to his back.
Deville trying to control the position but Hanssen manages to sink in the hooks. #T1#
Hanssen lands a shot to the body.
Hanssen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hanssen 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 Deville!
Hanssen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hanssen scores with punches from the back.
#ROC#
Deville is rocked!
Deville can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Deville right now.
Hanssen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hanssen punishes Deville with strikes from the back mount.
Deville trying to control the hands but Hanssen breaks the grip. #T2#
Hanssen throwing damaging strikes from the back! Deville could be in trouble here!
Hanssen biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanssen is punishing Deville with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hanssen scores with punches to the body.
Deville is still in real trouble! Can Hanssen finish him?
Hanssen is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Deville is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Truls Hanssen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Devira fails to land the takedown.
Johnny Devira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Plunkett clinches. #TD2#
Plunkett jumps guard.
Plunkett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plunkett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Devira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Plunkett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Plunkett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Plunkett! #REVB#
Plunkett working away.#T1#
Plunkett is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Devira looks to move to half guard but instead Plunkett has passed into mount! Damn!
Plunkett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Devira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Plunkett.
Plunkett content just to control the position here.
Plunkett working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Devira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plunkett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Devira is looking to escape.
Devira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Devira squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Devira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Devira is pressing down on Plunkett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Devira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plunkett with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Plunkett stands up from Devira's guard - Plunkett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Plunkett with a poor takedown
and Devira counters with a left to the body.
Devira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Devira duly obliges. #CL2#
Plunkett clinches up with Devira and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Devira breaks the clinch.
Plunkett scores with a head kick. Devira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Devira has been cut.
Devira misses the jab.#T4#
A head kick misses from Devira.
Plunkett tries for a takedown but Devira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Devira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Devira connects with a looping right hand.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown but Devira shows good takedown defense.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devira is looking to land body kicks.
Devira tries to close the distance and clinch but Plunkett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plunkett moves out of range of the leg kick from Devira.
Plunkett with the counter takedown but Devira avoids it easily.
Plunkett shoots in but no luck this time.
Devira attempts a counter takedown but Plunkett avoids it well and moves away.
Plunkett looks winded!
No luck for Plunkett with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plunkett has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Plunkett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Devira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Devira checks a leg kick nicely.
Devira throws a front kick aimed at Plunkett's knee but Plunkett avoids it well.
Devira scores with a sloppy right hand. Plunkett should have avoided that one.
Plunkett goes for a double leg but Devira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Devira continues to drive forward.
Devira has a takedown stuffed.
Devira shoots for a takedown but Plunkett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Devira throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Plunkett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Plunkett seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devira is trying to get back to full guard.
Devira wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Plunkett slows the pace down in half guard.
Devira wants to get back to full guard but Plunkett has passed into side control.
Devira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Plunkett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Devira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Devira seems a little lost for a moment, as Plunkett dominates the positioning.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plunkett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Devira tries to buck Plunkett off but Plunkett is having none of it.
Plunkett taking a breather here.
Plunkett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devira keeps working.
Devira tries to improve position but can't.
Devira is not content to let Plunkett control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Plunkett moves into the clinch.#T3#
Devira is trying to break the clinch but Plunkett is controlling him.#BC2#
Plunkett manages to break the clinch.
Devira digs a good body shot into Plunkett's ribs.
Devira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plunkett.
Plunkett shoots for a double leg takedown but Devira sprawls well. He's pushed Plunkett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Plunkett tries for a takedown but Devira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Plunkett shoots for a takedown but Devira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plunkett is breathing heavily.
Devira dives in and grabs Plunkett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Plunkett pushes down on Devira's head and hops out.
Devira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Plunkett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Devira sets himself, and Plunkett steps forward looking for the clinch! Devira avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from Plunkett. No joy for Devira on that attempt. #CL2#
Plunkett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Plunkett stalling the fight.
Devira is trying to pull guard but Plunkett has him pressed against the cage.
Devira fails to pull guard.
Plunkett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Devira or not.
Devira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plunkett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Devira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Plunkett looking for a takedown.
Devira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plunkett.
Devira tries to circle away but Plunkett has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Devira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Plunkett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Devira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Plunkett tries to clinch up.
Devira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plunkett's waist but Plunkett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Devira off to one side.
Devira moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPlunkett.
Johnny Devira is winning the standup battle so far.
Devira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt.
Devira shoots in looking for a takedown. Plunkett tries to sprawl out of it but Devira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plunkett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Plunkett instigates a clinch.
Plunkett has Devira pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Plunkett jumps guard but Devira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Devira. #BC#
Devira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plunkett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Devira swings for the body but Plunkett moves out of range.
Devira misses with the combination.
Devira leaves Plunkett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Plunkett.
Devira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plunkett raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Devira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plunkett sprawls well. Plunkett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Devira gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Plunkett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devira was well out of range. Poor timing from Plunkett.#CL#
Devira rushes Plunkett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Devira misses with a body punch.
Devira misses with an elbow over the top.
Devira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Plunkett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Devira has had enough of the clinch but Plunkett keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Devira pulls Plunkett into guard.
Devira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plunkett controls the pace.
Devira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Plunkett trying to control the position from guard on top but Devira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Devira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Devira trying to keep a closed guard but Plunkett is proving a slippery customer.
Plunkett controlling from the top position.
Devira keeping moving, preventing Plunkett from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plunkett.
Devira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Plunkett moves into the clinch.
Devira wants to get back to striking at distance but Plunkett won't allow it.
#BC#
Devira breaks the clinch.
Devira tries to clinch there but Plunkett circles away.
Plunkett goes for a double leg but Devira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Devira continues to drive forward.
Plunkett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Devira.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Plunkett.
A little feinted left hand from Devira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnny Devira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Plunkett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Plunkett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Devira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Plunkett 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Plunkett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Deville takes a kick to the side of the head.
Deville misses with the combination.
Carsara misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Deville misses.
Deville smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carsara.
Deville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carsara was well out of range. Poor timing from Deville.
Carsara walks into a jab.
Carsara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deville works over Carsara's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
Claudio Carsara's cut is getting worse.
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!
Deville looks to land a left hand but Carsara moved out of range nicely.
Carsara lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Deville shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carsara is trying to defend but Deville finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Deville is thwarting Carsara's attempts to control the position.
Carsara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deville on the ground.#SU2#
Deville decides to stand up. #T1#
Deville misses with an uppercut. Carsara saw that one coming.#CL#
Carsara clinches.
Carsara missing with knees to the body.
Deville swings wildly with an uppercut but Carsara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carsara is looking to break free of the clinch but Deville has double underhooks.
Carsara has a couple of punches blocked by Deville.
#BC2#
Deville breaks the clinch.
Deville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carsara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carsara.
Deville connects with the punch.
Carsara throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Deville holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carsara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Carsara breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Carsara darts in looking for a takedown but Deville gets double underhooks and turns Carsara into the cage.
Deville throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Deville looks to move away, Carsara throws a big counter combo but Deville just gets out of the way.
Deville lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carsara circles away quickly and effectively.
Deville looks winded!
A head kick by Deville misses
enabling Carsara to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deville misses with a left hand
and Carsara counters with a one-two to the body.
Carsara closes the distance and clinches up with Deville, looking for a takedown. Carsara pushes Deville against the cage but Deville circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carsara.
Deville looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Carsara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deville jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carsara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Deville misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Carsara counters with a crisp one two that drops Deville! Carsara thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Deville to his feet! Deville is in big trouble!#ROC#
Deville is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Carsara. That's going to slow Deville down.
Carsara throws a powerful right kick. Deville tried to block low but the kick was high! Deville was taken right off of his feet! Carsara jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Claudio Carsara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Devira with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Devira is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Emelianenko working away.
Devira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko wants to control but Devira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Devira is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Emelianenko gets to mount! Devira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Emelianenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Devira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#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.
Emelianenko wants to control the pace but Devira is squirming around nicely.
Devira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Devira wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Emelianenko raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Devira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Emelianenko controlling well, preventing Devira from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Emelianenko controlling the positon.
Emelianenko trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Devira fending off the submission attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is riding his opponent, not letting Devira buck him off. #T4#
Devira is trying to break free.
Emelianenko trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Emelianenko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Devira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Emelianenko.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devira can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Emelianenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Devira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Emelianenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Devira keeps moving.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devira is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Devira keeps moving.
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Devira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Devira dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Emelianenko lands an overhand right.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Emelianenko duly obliges.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko. #T2#
Devira stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Devira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Devira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Devira takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Devira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Emelianenko can't get the takedown.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.#TD#
Devira drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Devira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Devira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko not doing much here.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Devira is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emelianenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Devira wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelianenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Devira! #SUB2#
Emelianenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Devira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Devira shrugs it off.
Emelianenko prevents Devira from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devira is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Devira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Emelianenko. That snapped Devira's head back.
Devira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Devira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelianenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A clash of legs there as Emelianenko blocks the low kick.
Vladamir Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Devira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devira. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Devira clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Devira pulls guard effortlessly.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Devira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Devira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Devira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Devira wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Emelianenko advances nicely into full mount.
Emelianenko controlling from the full mount.
Emelianenko is continuing to stall.#T2#
Let's hope that Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko looking to control but Devira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emelianenko controlling his opponent. #T3#
Emelianenko trying to control but Devira is having none of it.
Emelianenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Devira is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko is trying to control here but Devira has managed to regain half guard.
#T4#
Devira is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Devira kicks Emelianenko off and gets back to his feet.
Vladamir Emelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown #CL#
and Devira counters by clinching up.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.
A short uppercut from Devira.
Devira jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with Devira around his waist. Devira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnny Devira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
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 Johnny Devira.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladamir Emelianenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladamir Emelianenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adebayo is defended easily by Deville.
Deville throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adebayo on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Zane Adebayo has been cut.#TD2#
Adebayo gets a double leg takedown into Deville's guard.
Deville is trying to keep Adebayo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebayo stays in close to Deville's body and controls the position.
Adebayo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Adebayo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Deville throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adebayo was covering up waiting for the punch and Deville finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Deville wants to stand and escape but instead Adebayo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Adebayo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Deville trying to control the position.
Adebayo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deville working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Adebayo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adebayo is continuing to stall.
Adebayo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Deville's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deville pushes Adebayo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Adebayo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Deville trying to remain calm as Adebayo controls from the top position.
Adebayo advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adebayo controlling from the full mount.
Deville on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deville tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Adebayo is working for a guillotine from mount but Deville frees his head quite easily.
Adebayo controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Adebayo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Adebayo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zane Adebayo!
A less than humble Zane Adebayo 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: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Devira looking to score a takedown here. Charles is defending well but Devira drives through and ends up in Charles's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Charles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Devira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Devira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Devira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Devira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Devira trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Devira manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Charles stops Devira from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Charles throws a big elbow that misses.
Devira looking to control but Charles passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Devira looking for subs from the bottom but Charles mounts him!
Charles with good strikes from the mount here!
Devira is looking to get to half guard.
Charles avoids the attempt from Devira to control.
Devira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Charles with shots to the head and body - Devira looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Charles is landing with some decent strikes but Devira is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Devira wants to control but Charles is having none of it.
Devira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Charles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Charles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Devira looks a forlorn figure.
Charles lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Charles punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Devira is trying to stand.
Devira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Devira tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Devira tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Devira trying desperately to get to his feet.
Charles lands a big shot there that rocks Devira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Devira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Charles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Devira has passed into side control.
#T4#
Devira is trying to ground and pound but Charles uses the momentary lack of control by Devira to regain half guard. #SUB#
Charles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Charles regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Devira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles is trying to hold Devira in close to prevent damage but Devira has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Charles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Charles moves out of range as Devira throws a body kick.
#TD2#
Devira scores with a takedown into Charles's guard.
Devira throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Charles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Devira wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. #SUB#
Charles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikel Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devira looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Charles working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Devira has passed into half guard!
Devira uses his free foot to push down on Charles's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Charles.
Devira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Charles tries to control Devira's body but Devira pushes him off. Charles squirms to his side and now Devira has his back! #SUB2#
Devira is looking for a choke. Charles gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Charles manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Charles preventing the sweep. #T2#
Devira trying to control the position.
Devira is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Charles dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devira is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Devira defending against the ground and pound.
Devira tries to escape but Charles is in control.
Devira tries to improve position but can't.
Charles throws an elbow but Devira slips to the side and avoids it well.
Devira tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Charles easily slips into full mount!
Charles blocks Devira's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Devira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Devira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Devira blocking the ground and pound.
Charles lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Devira hang on?
Devira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devira tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles controlling the pace for now.
Devira avoids a series of strikes thrown by Charles.
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 Mikel Charles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Devira rushes Charles and presses him up against the cage.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Devira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Devira breaks the clinch.
Devira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devira can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Devira gets a double leg takedown into Charles's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Charles manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Devira turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Devira manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles is trying to control Devira's posture but Devira avoids it.
Devira working the strikes but Charles uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Charles wants to improve his position but Devira is controlling well.
Charles is trying to control but can't.
Devira is keen to just control but Charles is a slippery customer.
Charles gets back to full guard.
Devira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Devira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Charles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Devira, into his guard. #REVR#
Devira trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
Devira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Charles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devira works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Devira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Charles is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Devira.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T3#
Devira is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Charles is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Charles are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Devira is trying to improve his position.
Charles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Devira is avoiding damage well.
#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.
Charles throwing shots but missing, from side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Devira dodges the ground and pound from Charles.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Devira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Charles is trying to defend but Devira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Devira seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles trying to control from the bottom.
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 Mikel Charles.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charles, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Charles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Brett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brett tries to advance to mount but Deville denies him.
Brett in side control, throwing shots but Deville defends.
Deville wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brett works to advance to full mount. Deville defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Deville tries to hold on but Brett pushes him away.
Brett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Deville tries to hold on but Brett pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brett scoring with strikes but Deville is staying in there.
Brett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Deville can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2#
Brett is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Deville can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Brett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Brett lands a couple of good shots and Deville has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Brett loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Deville hold on?
Brett biding his time, controlling Deville.
Brett lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Brett is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Deville won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Brett off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Brett!
Jason Brett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Emelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Devira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Devira.
Emelianenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Devira pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Devira to the mat but Devira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Devira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emelianenko walks away with a smile on his face. Devira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Devira moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Devira sprawls well. Devira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Devira strikes.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Devira throws a body kick.
#T1#
Emelianenko leaves Devira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Devira throws a big counter combination but Emelianenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Devira fails to land the takedown.
And Emelianenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Devira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Devira on that attempt.
Emelianenko throws a wild body kick that Devira sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Devira's guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Devira is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko controlling from the top position. #T2#
Emelianenko pushing down on Devira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Emelianenko trying to mount his opponent but Devira defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Emelianenko in particular looking to stall.
Devira controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Devira trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.
#SUB2#
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Devira is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Devira trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Emelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Devira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko wants to control but Devira is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Emelianenko prevents Devira from improving his position.
Emelianenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Emelianenko 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#
Emelianenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelianenko sizes up Devira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Devira with a series of wild strikes but Devira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Devira counters with a quick kick to the body but Emelianenko blocks it.
Devira shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Devira circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Emelianenko misses
and Devira counters with a one-two to the body.
Devira scores with a decent looking hook.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Devira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko gets to mount! Devira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Emelianenko takes Devira's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Devira is in trouble. #T1#
Emelianenko lands with a hammerfist to the side of Devira's head.
Devira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Emelianenko.
Devira just trying to survive but Emelianenko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Devira rolls, trying to escape but Emelianenko keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
I would not like to be Devira right now.
Emelianenko struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Devira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Devira trying to control the hands but Emelianenko breaks the grip. #T2#
Emelianenko controlling the position well here. Devira rolled but Emelianenko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Emelianenko gets his hands free as Devira looks to control.
Emelianenko controlling the position well here. Devira rolled but Emelianenko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Devira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Emelianenko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Devira has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Emelianenko trying to control momentarily.
#T3#
Devira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Devira right now.
#SUB2#
Emelianenko has the hooks in. Devira is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Emelianenko passes his arm under Devira's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Devira taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladamir Emelianenko!
Vladamir Emelianenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Devira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Devira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miller is trying is best to control the position here.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Devira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Devira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Devira trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Devira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Devira missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Devira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Devira is looking for a kimura but Miller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devira to get the leverage.
Miller tries to kick Devira off but Devira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Devira wants to advance to full mount but Miller doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Devira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Devira gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Devira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Devira working hard to break the clinch.
Devira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deviras head.
Devira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Devira jumps into guard, dragging Miller to the mat.
#T3#
Miller preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Devira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Devira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into side control.
Devira taking a bit of punishment here - Miller scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Miller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Devira is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Devira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Devira defending against the ground and pound.
Miller has control of an arm but Devira manages to advance to Miller's back!
Devira thows a strike but Miller uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Miller as he ends up in Devira 's guard!
Devira wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Devira's brow.
Devira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Devira holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Devira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Devira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a strike but Devira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Devira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Devira tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Johnny Devira has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller controls Devira momentarily but Devira frees himself.
Devira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Devira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Devira is controlling him.
Devira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Devira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A combination from Devira does no damage.
Miller appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Devira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Miller pushes Devira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Devira looks to throw a body kick
and Miller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Devira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Devira is breathing heavily.
Devira is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now. #T3#
Devira stalling away here and it's allowed Miller to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miller wants to stand but Devira is controlling the position.
Devira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Devira throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller trying to strike off his back.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#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.
Devira trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Devira stands and steps away. Miller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Devira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Devira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Devira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Devira clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Devira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Devira feints and as Miller raises his hands in defense, Devira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Miller wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Devira. #SUB2#
Devira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Devira swings around for an armbar but Miller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Devira's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Devira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Devira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Devira!#REVB#
Devira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller 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.
Miller working a defensive guard but Devira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Devira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Devira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Miller! #T2#
Devira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2#
Devira moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Miller has worked his arm free - good work by Miller!
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Miller trying to control the hands but Devira won't let him. #T3#
Miller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miller blocking the ground and pound.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Devira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miller is looking to improve his position but Devira isn't that keen on the idea.
Devira wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devira unloads with some shots from mount but Miller bucks and avoids them well.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Devira has a good base and remains in mount.
Devira throwing strikes but Miller bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Devira trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Devira trying to strike off his back.
Devira throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Devira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alphonse Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Devira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Devira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Devira.
Well Devira 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Devira!
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