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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1# Akagi fails with a takedown attempt. Akagi closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Schwartz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akagi's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Schwartz scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Schwartz works over Akagi with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schwartz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Akagi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Akagi working a defensive guard but Schwartz manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1# Akagi trying to remain calm as Schwartz controls from the top position. Schwartz is putting a hurting on Akagi here, landing some big shots from side control. Schwartz working the ground and pound. Schwartz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB# Schwartz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Schwartz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akagi some visible discomfort.
#T2# Schwartz cracks Akagi with an elbow. That is naaassty. Akagi is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Schwartz staying calm. Schwartz really is a fat lump. Schwartz cracks Akagi with a big elbow. #SUB# Schwartz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akagi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3# Akagi pushes Schwartz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schwartz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Schwartz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Schwartz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akagi some visible discomfort.
Schwartz lands a nice forearm strike. Schwartz working the head with strikes. Schwartz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Schwartz lands an elbow. Schwartz controls the position from side control.#T4# Schwartz landing a few strikes. Schwartz working the head and body with strikes. Akagi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schwartz in side control lands a decent elbow. Akagi pushes Schwartz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schwartz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Akagi looks winded! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Akagi is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Schwartz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Schwartz cracks Akagi with an elbow. That is naaassty. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faustino Schwartz 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##CL# Schwartz moves into the clinch. Akagi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schwartz is defending well. Schwartz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akagi.
Schwartz is defending well against a takedown attempt. Faustino Schwartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akemi Akagi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Schwartz pulls guard successfully.
Schwartz pulls Akagi in close to prevent any damage. Schwartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akagi can do to turn this around? Schwartz continues to stall.#T1# Schwartz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Schwartz is adopting a defensive guard. Akagi stopping the sweep attempt from Schwartz. Schwartz pulls Akagi in to control the position. More hug and hope from Schwartz. Schwartz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Schwartz wants to stand but Akagi is controlling the position. Schwartz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2# Akagi drops back looking for a leg! Schwartz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schwartz manages to kick Akagi off! Akagi jumps back into Schwartz's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwartz is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2# Akagi is wriggling around but Schwartz manages to pass to half guard.
Akagi is breathing heavily. Schwartz scoring with strikes to the body and head. Schwartz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akagi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Akagi trying to control here.
Schwartz lands with a punch from half guard. Schwartz slows the pace down in half guard. Faustino Schwartz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU# Schwartz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Faustino Schwartz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL# Schwartz closes the distance and pushes Akagi back into the cage. Akagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Schwartz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD# Schwartz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES# Schwartz wriggles free and stands up. #TD# Schwartz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4# Akagi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Schwartz is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Schwartz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schwartz with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB# Schwartz working for a submission but Akagi is keeping him at bay. Schwartz lands a nice shot to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Schwartz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Akagi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Schwartz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Akagi looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faustino Schwartz dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Schwartz clinches with his opponent.
Akagi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Schwartz prevents the takedown attempt.
Akagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schwartz after a bit of a struggle. Faustino Schwartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akemi Akagi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Schwartz jumps guard and drags Akagi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Akagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Schwartz striking from the bottom here. Akagi is fighting to break Schwartz's control of his arms but Schwartz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1# Schwartz'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. Schwartz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Schwartz drops an elbow to the side of Akagi's head. Schwartz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Akagi is trying to stand back up but Schwartz is controlling him
Schwartz is nestled in close to Akagi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Schwartz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schwartz scores with a couple of nice shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB# Schwartz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schwartz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schwartz lands a nice short elbow. Schwartz drops an elbow to the side of Akagi's head. Schwartz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3# Ground and pound from Schwartz. Schwartz trying to control the pace. Schwartz working Akagi over with strikes. #SUB# Akagi is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwartz.
Schwartz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Akagi wants to improve his position but Schwartz is controlling well.
#SUB# Schwartz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akagi defends it well. Schwartz lands strikes from half guard. Akemi Akagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Faustino Schwartz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight! Faustino Schwartz showed his dominance in that final round. Well Schwartz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faustino Schwartz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1# Khoury tries to clinch but Brady is having none of it. Brady could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Khoury cracks Brady with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2# It looks like Truman Brady has been cut.#CL# Khoury gets tackled into the cage by Brady. Brady maintains the clinch. #TD# Brady is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Khoury can't fight it off and eventually Brady manages to take the fight to the floor. Khoury looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Brady's corner is telling him to maintain position. Khoury is looking to stand up but Brady isn't so interested in that idea. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Brady throws a strike but Khoury rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1# Khoury throws a strike but Brady rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Brady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Khoury is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brady is controlling him. Brady has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Khoury is proving hard to escape from. Khoury wants to stand up but Brady is controlling him. Khoury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Khoury wants to stand but Brady is controlling the position. Brady controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Brady throwing strikes but missing. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##ES2# Khoury is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Brady gets underhooks to prevent Khoury's takedown attempt.
Brady is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2# Khoury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Brady moves into the clinch.#TD# Brady has clasped his hands together around Khoury's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4# The referee asks Brady politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brady prefers to stall for the moment though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khoury regains half guard, as Brady was trying to land strikes. Brady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Brady with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Truman Brady will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Truman Brady's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL# Brady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Khoury's face as he tries to break the clinch. Brady will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khoury up against the cage. Brady prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2# Khoury jumps into guard, dragging Brady to the mat.
Brady with a flurry of punches that miss. Brady is looking to work some ground and pound but Khoury has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brady with a flurry of punches that miss. Khoury wants to stand up but Brady is controlling him. Brady postures up and lands a big shot to Khoury's brow. Truman Brady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Brady engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Brady throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Khoury is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brady sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Khoury pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brady dodges the punch combination from Khoury.
Khoury closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Brady decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Khoury's guard. Khoury is breathing heavily.#T2# Brady 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. Brady has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3# Khoury is looking to stand up but Brady isn't so interested in that idea. Brady postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Khoury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Brady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Khoury throws a sloppy head kick and Brady moves out of range easily. Brady lands with an overhand left. Abdel Khoury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brady keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Truman Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdel Khoury.#T4# Khoury misses with a takedown #CL# and Brady moves into the clinch.#TD# Brady works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Brady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Brady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Brady postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Brady postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Brady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truman Brady dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Truman Brady's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Brady lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khoury at a distance.
Brady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khoury can do to turn this around? Brady keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khoury shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brady sprawls well. Brady wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khoury gets slowly back to his feet. Khoury throws a sloppy head kick and Brady moves out of range easily. Brady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khoury. Khoury throws a lazy head kick and Brady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Khoury tries to clinch there but Brady circles away.
Brady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Brady gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khoury tries for a takedown but Brady manages to get underhooks.
Truman Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdel Khoury. Khoury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD# Brady jumps guard.
Khoury throws a big right hand that misses. Brady pulls Khoury in close to prevent any damage. Brady manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khoury manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1# Brady postures up in Khoury's guard and throws a big left but Khoury blocks it. Khoury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Brady engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Brady postures up in Khoury's guard and throws a big left but Khoury blocks it. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brady sitting in guard, not really doing much. Brady cracks Khoury with a solid left hand. Brady's corner is telling him to maintain position. Brady stops Khoury from standing up. Brady throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Khoury takes a shot right to the bread basket. Khoury misses with a takedown and Brady counters with a right hand to the body. #CL# Brady has Khoury up against the cage in a clinch.
Khoury has Brady pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brady manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Brady turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brady manages to end up in side control. Brady landing a few strikes. Brady controlling the position. Brady postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4# Brady fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brady just content to control the position. Brady in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brady in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Abdel Khoury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Truman Brady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Abdel Khoury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khoury throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Brady counters by clinching up. #TD# Brady pulls Khoury into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Truman Brady showed his dominance in that final round. Well Brady has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Truman Brady!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1# Boghosian fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Harding wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Boghosian fails with a takedown attempt. Harding misses the jab. Boghosian rushes Harding with punches - Harding moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Harding goes down! Boghosian follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Boghosian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1# Ivanov misses with a double jab.
Hyde seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2# Hyde gets caught flat footed, as Ivanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hyde wants to sweep but no luck. Hyde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Ivanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ivanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ivanov is striking off his back. Hyde thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Hyde drops an elbow to the side of Ivanov's head. #SUB# Hyde is looking for a kimura but Ivanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hyde to get the leverage. Ivanov wants to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hyde lands a nice short elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. Ivanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hyde could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hyde's guard. #REVB# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ivanov postures up in Hyde's guard and throws a big left but Hyde blocks it. Hyde is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Nice strikes from Hyde there. #T1# Hyde seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU# Hyde gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2# Ivanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hyde! Hyde wants to get back to his feet but Ivanov drags him back down. Hyde is looking for a sweep. Ivanov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Hyde manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Ivanov tries to get to full guard but Hyde has control of the leg. Ivanov looks winded! Ivanov strikes from the bottom but Hyde uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ivanov tries to bench press Hyde off him but Hyde keeps the position. #T2# Hyde lands a few punches from side control. Ivanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Hyde is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom but misses. 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! Ivanov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#SUB# Ivanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hyde's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hyde! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ivanov has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Toney Hyde!
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Event:
FARTMMA 47: Vegas Massacre
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1# Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Nomurokai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nomurokai avoids the head kick by Ivanov.
Nomurokai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Ivanov is breathing heavily. Ivanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nomurokai, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2# Nomurokai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nomurokai is taking a breather. Ivanov 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. Nomurokai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ivanov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1# Well, if Nomurokai 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.
Nomurokai scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Nomurokai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Nomurokai works his way into full mount! Nomurokai cracks Ivanov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2# Nomurokai is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Nomurokai extends the arm and Ivanov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simija Nomurokai!
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Event:
FARTMMA 45
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1# Khoury takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Khoury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Khoury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Khoury throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khoury thinking. Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Khoury on that attempt. Khoury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tim Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdel Khoury. Sanchez scores with a hook. Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Khoury, before circling back to the center of the mat. Khoury misses with a head kick.
Khoury looks winded! Khoury connects with a high kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice uppercut there from Sanchez. Khoury tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Nice uppercut there from Sanchez. Khoury fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sanchez cracks Khoury on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Khoury falls backwards against the cage. Sanchez follows up with more strikes that drop Khoury to his knees. Sanchez keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Khoury! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Sanchez! A victorious Tim Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FARTMMA 44
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1# Akagi on the wrong end of a nice hook. Clinton dodges the punch combination from Akagi.
Clinton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Clinton throws a shot to the body.
Akagi ducks right into an uppercut from Clinton. Akagi looks to land a combination but Clinton avoids it well. Clinton lands a slapping body shot.
Clinton lands a head shot. Clinton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Akagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Akagi looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! A cross from Clinton lands. Clinton darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC# Akagi is rocked! Clinton lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Akagi - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Clinton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franklin Clinton! During a confident post fight interview, Franklin Clinton 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: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1# Boghosian dives in and grabs Numb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Numb pushes down on Boghosian's head and hops out. Boghosian wants to clinch. Boghosian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Numb as he jumps to the side. Numb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boghosian backs up against the cage.
Numb goes for a double leg but Boghosian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boghosian continues to drive forward. Numb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boghosian darts in looking for a takedown but Numb gets double underhooks and turns Boghosian into the cage. Joseph Numb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Boghosian. Boghosian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Numb can pounce on him.
Boghosian shoots in but no luck this time. Numb stuffs the takedown attempt from Boghosian. Boghosian gets slowly back to his feet. #T1# Numb throws a series of punches but Boghosian moves out of range. #TD2# Boghosian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Numb manages to escape and get back to his feet! Boghosian darts in looking for a takedown but Numb gets double underhooks and turns Boghosian into the cage. Boghosian looks winded! Numb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boghosian defends well and Numb ends up having to push Boghosian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Boghosian connects with a body shot. Numb throws a series of punches but Boghosian avoids them all with ease. This has been an exciting period of action! Numb dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Boghosian is looking to clinch. #CL# Numb closes the distance and clinches. Numb tries to pull guard but Boghosian holds him up against the cage and eventually Numb drops back down to his feet.
#TD# Numb decides to pull guard. #T2# Boghosian wants to stand but Numb is controlling his posture from full guard. Numb has control of Boghosian's left arm, preventing Boghosian from doing any damage. Numb looking to control.
Numb looking for a sweep. Not yet Numb, not yet. Numb pulls Boghosian in to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Numb keeping moving, preventing Boghosian from controlling successfully. #T3# Numb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boghosian keeps Numb at a distance using the push kick. Boghosian throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Numb counters by moving into the clinch. Numb has had enough of the clinch but Boghosian keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Boghosian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boghosian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Numb has a takedown stuffed. Boghosian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Boghosian tries to close the distance and clinch but Numb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##TD2# Boghosian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Boghosian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Boghosian trying to control but Numb is working from the bottom. #SUB# Numb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boghosian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Boghosian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Numb dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nice sprawl there from Boghosian as Numb shoots in. Boghosian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Numb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Boghosian clinches up against the cage. Boghosian fails to pull guard.
Numb tries to break free but Boghosian pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Numb drags the fight down to the ground.
Boghosian trying to control the position from guard on top but Numb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Numb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boghosian throws a big right hand that misses. Boghosian trying to control but Numb is working from the bottom. #T1# Numb tries to land a sweep but no joy. Boghosian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Numb closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Boghosian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Numb has his takedown stuffed#CL2# and Boghosian counters by clinching up. #BC2# Boghosian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Numb tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boghosian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Numb somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Numb. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Numb misses with a takedown attempt - Boghosian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Numb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Numb misses with a takedown and Boghosian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Numb leaves Boghosian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Boghosian moves into the clinch.#T3# Boghosian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Numb.
Numb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Boghosian can't get the takedown.
#BC# Numb breaks from the clinch.
Numb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boghosian can do to turn this around? Numb darts in trying to clinch#TD2# and Boghosian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Boghosian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4# Numb trying to hold on to Boghosian's head to control him but Boghosian postures up.
#SUB# Numb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boghosian pulls his head out easily. Numb is looking to improve his position.
Numb trying to hold on to Boghosian's head to control him but Boghosian postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boghosian trying to control from half guard but Numb is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Boghosian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A slapping leg kick lands for Boghosian.
Boghosian shoots in looking for a takedown but Numb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boghosian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Numb shoots in but no luck this time. Boghosian moves to clinch but Numb breaks away and Numb counters with a one-two to the body. Numb blocks a head kick by Boghosian.
Boghosian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Numb. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Numb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boghosian as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Numb. That's going to take a lot out of him. Numb slaps away a takedown attempt from Boghosian, before circling back to the center of the mat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Boghosian shoots in for a double leg but Numb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1# Numb lands with a nice body kick. Boghosian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL# Numb has closed the distance and engaged Boghosian in a clinch.
Numb has Boghosian pressed against the cage.
Boghosian prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2# Boghosian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Numb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES# Numb manages to escape to his feet. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boghosian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Numb defends it nicely.#CL# Numb moves into the clinch successfully.
Numb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Numb lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Numb.
#T3##TD# Numb has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boghosian uses from the top position. Numb will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boghosian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Numb swivels though and keeps the full guard. Numb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boghosian manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Numb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Numb slips nicely into half guard.#T4# Numb stops Boghosian from getting back to his feet.
Numb slows the pace down in half guard. Boghosian wants to control but Numb passes into side.
#SU# Numb stands up.
And that's the end of the fight! Joseph Numb showed his dominance in that final round. Well Numb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Numb!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1# Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside. Horrible takedown attempt by Nakamura or perhaps it was just good defense by Boghosian, which made it look bad. Nakamura lands a head kick. Boghosian smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Nakamura lands a head kick. Boghosian smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2# Boghosian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nakamura to the mat! Nakamura manages to get full guard. Boghosian tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard. Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boghosian manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Boghosian looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Boghosian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nakamura being controlled here momentarily. #T1# Boghosian looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Boghosian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Boghosian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Boghosian wants to stand but Nakamura is controlling his posture from full guard. Boghosian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2# Boghosian stands up and waves to Nakamura to follow him. #TD2# Nakamura gets caught napping as Boghosian dives in and scores a takedown. Nakamura manages to retain guard. Boghosian trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boghosian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2# Boghosian stands up and waves to Nakamura to follow him. Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Boghosian pushes him off. Nakamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boghosian. That did some damage!#T3# Boghosian tries to clinch up. Nakamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boghosian on the side of the head.#TD2# Boghosian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Boghosian content to stall in guard here. Boghosian won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here. Nakamura trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Boghosian content to stall in guard here. #T4# Boghosian stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Nakamura regains half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nakamura wants to improve his position but Boghosian is controlling well.
Nakamura pushes Boghosian off looking to stand but Boghosian dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Boghosian will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Boghosian rushes Nakamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nakamura jumps guard but Boghosian stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boghosian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakamura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Nakamura pulls guard effortlessly. Boghosian sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boghosian scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1# Boghosian scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Boghosian from controlling successfully. Boghosian is looking to pass into half guard but Nakamura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nakamura is in guard.#REVR# Boghosian trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Boghosian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well. Boghosian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura postures up in Boghosian's guard and throws a big left but Boghosian blocks it. #T2# Nakamura postures up.
#SUB2# Boghosian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boghosian is breathing heavily. Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss. Nakamura is fighting to break Boghosian's control of his arms but Boghosian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nakamura tries to clinch up. Boghosian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3# Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Boghosian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mashu Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nakamura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD2# Boghosian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Nakamura sneaks back into half guard. Boghosian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working. Boghosian prevents Nakamura from standing back up.
Boghosian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4# Boghosian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakamura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Boghosian is thwarting Nakamura's attempts to control the position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Nakamura tries to roll over but Boghosian keeps him under control.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Nakamura closes the distance and clinches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nakamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. 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! Boghosian is looking to control Nakamura's arms but Nakamura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boghosian has his back to the cage. Boghosian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Mashu Nakamura will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt and Boghosian counters with a lovely straight right hand! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Boghosian. Boghosian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boghosian's waist but Boghosian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mashu Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Boghosian drives through and clinches with Nakamura against the cage.
Nakamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boghosian is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Boghosian breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Boghosian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakamura was covering up waiting for the punch and Boghosian finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Nakamura is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1# Boghosian is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage. Boghosian pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakamura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Boghosian is trying to pull guard but Nakamura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Boghosian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Boghosian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nakamura throws a head kick that misses. Boghosian doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
#T2# Nakamura throws a nice head kick!
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Boghosian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakamura is looking to clinch. Mashu Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boghosian scores with a jab to the body. Nakamura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boghosian finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakamura's head. Boghosian is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Boghosian counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# Boghosian breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Boghosian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3##TD2# Boghosian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura can't keep his opponent in guard - Boghosian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Nakamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boghosian. #SUB# Nakamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boghosian pulls his head out easily. Boghosian winds up and cracks Nakamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Boghosian working the head and body with strikes. Boghosian performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Boghosian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Boghosian stops Nakamura from getting back to his feet.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep. Boghosian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Boghosian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Boghosian 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Boghosian!
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Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1# Zaytsev moves in looking to clinch but Ambrose pushes him off. Ambrose avoids the head kick by Zaytsev.
#CL2# Ambrose instigates a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose. Zaytsev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambrose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Ambrose darts in and clinches Zaytsev up against the cage. Ambrose misses with the head strike.
Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Zaytsev.
Ambrose misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaytsev. Zaytsev tries for a takedown but Ambrose manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land. Zaytsev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ambrose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Zaytsev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ambrose misses with the head strike.
Zaytsev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ambrose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Zaytsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaytsev. Zaytsev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambrose to keep the fight standing. Ambrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaytsev. Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaytsev. Ambrose misses with a hook from the clinch. Zaytsev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land. Zaytsev has Ambrose pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ambrose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Zaytsev is breathing heavily. Ambrose throws a head punch that misses. Ambrose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaytsev's elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ambrose. #T2# Ambrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. Ambrose lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambrose tries to throw a body punch but Zaytsev avoids it by throwing Ambrose back against the cage. Ambrose tries a body shot but Zaytsev blocks it.
Ambrose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ambrose lands on the inside with an uppercut. Zaytsev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Zaytsev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ambrose is defending well. Ambrose misses with some punches.
Zaytsev is looking to take this one to the mat. Zaytsev wants to take the fight to the mat but Ambrose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ambrose misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambrose struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaytsev controls his hands.
Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Zaytsev.
Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Zaytsev.
#T3# Ambrose misses with the head strike.
Zaytsev is working for takedown but Ambrose is calmly controlling the position for now. Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaytsev uses good head movement to avoid it. The referee is keeping an eye on Ambrose - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambrose. A short left from Ambrose. #TD2# Ambrose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ambrose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Ambrose thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Ambrose throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zaytsev stopping the sweep attempt from Ambrose. Ambrose will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ambrose throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Ambrose punching from the bottom - just letting Zaytsev know he's still in a fight. Zaytsev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4# Ambrose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambrose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ambrose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ambrose postures up in Zaytsev's guard and throws a big left but Zaytsev blocks it. Ambrose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ambrose scoring with some ground and pound. Ambrose throws a big right hand that misses. Zaytsev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ambrose. Zaytsev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambrose landing with the ground and pound. Ambrose stands up over Zaytsev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Ambrose dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Ambrose has closed the distance and engaged Zaytsev in a clinch.
Zaytsev blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose throws a head punch that misses. Zaytsev blocks a body shot from Ambrose. Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Zaytsev.
Ambrose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A body shot lands from Ambrose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose. Ambrose gets underhooks to prevent Zaytsev's takedown attempt.
Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaytsev. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zaytsev looking for a takedown. A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land. Ambrose misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ambrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambrose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaytsev's elbow. #T1# Ambrose misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Ambrose.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaytsev. Zaytsev blocking some punches.
Zaytsev blocking some punches.
Ambrose lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaytsev backwards. Ambrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaytsev blocks a body shot from Ambrose. Ambrose throws a head punch that misses. Ambrose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zaytsev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ambrose after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Zaytsev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ambrose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Ambrose misses with the head strike.
Zaytsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaytsev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ambrose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaytsev. Zaytsev is trying to pull guard but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage. Ambrose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambrose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaytsev backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ambrose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaytsevs head. Dean Ambrose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaytsev. #TD2# Ambrose pulls guard successfully.
Ambrose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ambrose tries to strike from the bottom.
Ambrose throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ambrose scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
#T3# Ambrose will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ambrose striking off his back but it's not causing Zaytsev any problems. Ambrose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaytsev's guard. #REVB# Ambrose lands a couple of digs. Ambrose throws a big elbow that misses. Zaytsev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ambrose distracts Zaytsev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zaytsev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ambrose throwing strikes from guard but Zaytsev blocks nicely. Ambrose postures up in Zaytsev's guard and throws a big left but Zaytsev blocks it. Ambrose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ambrose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# Ambrose throws a big elbow that misses. Zaytsev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ambrose stands up over Zaytsev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ambrose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ambrose with a nice head shot there. Ambrose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambrose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Ambrose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaytsev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Ambrose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Zaytsev blocking some punches.
Ambrose misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambrose misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Ambrose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL2# Ambrose clinches with his opponent.
Zaytsev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ambrose prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaytsev. Ambrose scores with a shot to the side of Zaytsev's head. Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. Zaytsev has Ambrose pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ambrose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Zaytsev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice right hand lands inside from Ambrose. Zaytsev prevents a body shot from Ambrose. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right handed body shot lands from Ambrose.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaytsev. Ambrose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ambrose throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Ambrose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaytsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambrose is leaning against Zaytsev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaytsev. Ambrose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ambrose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaytsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambrose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaytsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. Ambrose tries a body shot but Zaytsev blocks it.
Zaytsev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ambrose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Zaytsev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zaytsev takes a shot to the head. Ambrose lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Ambrose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaytsev uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambrose holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ambrose.
Ambrose tries to work over Zaytsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Zaytsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambrose lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaytsev. Ambrose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zaytsev blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Zaytsev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambrose to keep the fight standing. Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambrose lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambrose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Zaytsev blocks a body shot from Ambrose. Ambrose struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaytsev controls his hands.
Ambrose tries a body shot but Zaytsev blocks it.
Zaytsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaytsev uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaytsev. Ambrose lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaytsev uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambrose tries a body shot but Zaytsev blocks it.
Ambrose digs a right hand underneath Zaytsev's ribcage. Zaytsev let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ambrose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zaytsev wants a takedown.
Zaytsev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land. Vlad Zaytsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dean Ambrose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Dean Ambrose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ambrose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 24:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 24:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Ambrose! Dean Ambrose opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
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Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1# Humphrey has a takedown stuffed. Ivanov unleashes a big counter combination but Humphrey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Ivanov plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Humphrey to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Humphrey just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxim Ivanov! Maxim Ivanov 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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Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1# Akagi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mejia backs up against the cage.
#CUT2# It looks like King Mejia has been cut.#CL2# Akagi has managed to clinch.
#BC# Mejia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akagi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Akagi throws a right and a left that Mejia avoids nicely. #CL2# Akagi moves into the clinch successfully.
Akagi is trying to push Mejia away but Mejia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Akagi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Mejia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Akagi moves into range and clinches up with Mejia.#BC# Mejia breaks from the clinch.
Akagi looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Akagi backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Mejia's temple! It sends Mejia violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Akagi celebrates and the doctors try to help Mejia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Akemi Akagi!
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Event:
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Date: May 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Khoury clinches with his opponent.
Bright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# Khoury lands a takedown into guard.
Khoury lands a couple of digs. Khoury stops Bright from standing up. #SUB# Bright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khoury has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Khoury scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2# Bright is rocked! Khoury gets to his feet and stands over Bright, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bright felt that one! Khoury unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bright from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdel Khoury! A determined Abdel Khoury didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
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Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1# Ivanov tries to clinch but Herrera is having none of it. Herrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Herrera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herrera swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Herrera paws at him with a jab and circles away. Herrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Herrera takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Herrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herrera. Ivanov misses with a body shot.
#KD2# Nice combo by Ivanov! Oh, that's hurt him - Herrera falls to the canvas and Ivanov follows him into side control. #ROC2# Herrera is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Renaldo Herrera has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Ivanov lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Herrera! Ivanov senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Herrera out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maxim Ivanov! Maxim Ivanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1# Zaytsev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2# Zaytsev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Zaytsev winds up and cracks Francis with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Zaytsev drops an elbow to the side of Francis's head. Francis is trying to get back to full guard. Francis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2# Zaytsev is working for a kimura but Francis is defending it quite comfortably.
Zaytsev drops an elbow to the side of Francis's head. Zaytsev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2# Francis is rocked! Zaytsev scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Oh Francis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Zaytsev lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Francis! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zaytsev jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Zaytsev! Vlad Zaytsev 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: May 29, 2019 |
#R1# Akagi misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Akagi. Young blocks a head kick by Akagi.
Akagi dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut! The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Akagi lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Akagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Young half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akagi. Akagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Akagi scores with the left hand. Young knows he should have avoided that one. Akagi misses with the body kick#TD# and Young counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Young. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Akagi wants to stand but Young is controlling the position. Young's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1# Young seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Akagi for as long as he can get away with. Akagi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akagi. Akagi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Akagi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Young tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Akagi manages to circle out of the way. Akagi throws a nice outside leg kick. Akagi lands a high kick!
Akagi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL# and Young counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Young. Akagi is trying to break free. Young keeps control of Akagi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Akagi is trying to push Young away but Young has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# Young is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD# Young jumps into guard, dragging Akagi to the mat.
Akagi stops Young from standing up. Akagi cracks Young with a solid left hand. Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES# Young pushes Akagi off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Akagi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though. Akagi connects with a body shot. Akagi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4# A head kick by Akagi misses #TD# so Young counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Akagi looks winded! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Young content to stall in guard here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akemi Akagi dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD# Young dives in and scores a takedown into Akagi's guard. Akagi wants to stand up but Young is controlling him. Denis Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Young engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Akagi being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Young drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akagi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Young has Akagi in his guard.#REVB# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Akagi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Akagi with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES# Young is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Young tries to break the clinch but Akagi is controlling the position. Young is trying to drag Akagi to the mat but Akagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Akagi wants to break free but Young has control.
#T3# Young has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Akagi is looking to break free of the clinch but Young has double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Akagi's face as he tries to break the clinch. Young is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Young gets control of Akagi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Young will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Akagi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Akagi lands a couple of decent looking shots. Akagi is breathing heavily. Akagi lands a couple of digs. Akagi prevents Young from getting back to his feet. Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Young punching from the bottom. Akagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Young punching from the bottom - just letting Akagi know he's still in a fight. Akagi throws a big right hand that misses. Young controlling the position.#ES# Young uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center. Akemi Akagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Akagi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Young dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Young clinches with his opponent.
Akagi is looking to break free of the clinch but Young has double underhooks. Young jumps guard but Akagi stands there with Young around his waist. Young gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akagi is trying to force a seperation but Young has the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akagi tries to break the clinch but Young is controlling the position. Akagi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD# Young pulls guard. Akagi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Akagi postures up and lands a big shot to Young's brow. #ROC2# Young is rocked! Akagi loads up on a big left hand. Young felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Akagi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Young can't hide his disappointment, as Akagi celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akemi Akagi!
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Event:
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Date: May 27, 2019 |
#R1# Zusi misses with the combination.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Zusi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanov slips a jab and a cross from Zusi.
#KD# Ivanov drops Zusi with a big left hand and mounts him. Zusi is in big trouble! #ROC# Zusi is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Jorge Zusi has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ivanov postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Zusi out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Ivanov goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maxim Ivanov! Our winner, Maxim Ivanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
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Date: May 27, 2019 |
#R1# Duncan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alcocer tries to avoid it but Duncan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alcocer to the ground. Alcocer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Alcocer throws a counter combo. Duncan closes the distance and clinches up with Alcocer, looking for a takedown. Duncan pushes Alcocer against the cage but Alcocer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD# Duncan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alcocer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Duncan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alcocer's head. Duncan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Alcocer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Alcocer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Duncan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alcocer's head. Alcocer is striking from the bottom but Duncan uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Alcocer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alcocer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Alcocer wants to sweep but Duncan has passed to side control! Duncan blocks the strikes from Alcocer.
Alcocer tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T1# Duncan working the ground and pound. Alcocer throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Alcocer is not content to let Duncan control the position. Alcocer tries to get back to half guard but can't. Duncan trying to control the position but Alcocer is working away. Alcocer is looking to reverse the position. Alcocer striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Alcocer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alcocer tries to improve position but can't. Duncan looks up at the clock and then as Alcocer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Duncan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Duncan lands some shots froms side control.#T2# Duncan blocks the strikes from Alcocer.
Duncan working the head and body with strikes. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Duncan working the ground and pound. Alcocer throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Alcocer looks winded! Duncan looks up at the clock and then as Alcocer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Duncan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alcocer throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Duncan lands some shots froms side control. Duncan in side control lands a decent elbow. Alcocer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Duncan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alcocer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Duncan grinds an elbow into Alcocer's temple. Duncan gets to mount! Alcocer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Alcocer tries to reverse the position but Duncan maintains control.#T3# Duncan controlling his opponent. Alcocer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alcocer is in a horrible position here. Duncan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alcocer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Duncan blocks Alcocer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB# Duncan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Alcocer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Alcocer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Duncan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Duncan controlling the position easily from mount. BOOM! Duncan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4# Duncan working away from the top, dropping strikes. Alcocer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Duncan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Duncan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Duncan controlling the pace for now. Duncan forces the positional change into back control. Duncan 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 Alcocer!
Duncan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Alcocer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Duncan lands with a punch from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olen Duncan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Nice takedown defense from Alcocer. No joy for Duncan on that attempt. #TD# Duncan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alcocer on his heels. He'll look to pass Alcocer's guard now, I'm sure. Duncan lands a couple of elbows. Duncan passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Alcocer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Alcocer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Olen Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Duncan drops an elbow to the side of Alcocer's head. Duncan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duncan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Duncan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Alcocer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Duncan blocks the strikes from Alcocer.
Alcocer is breathing heavily.#T1# Alcocer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Duncan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alcocer has managed to free his arm - good work. Alcocer punching from the bottom.
Duncan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Alcocer punching from the bottom.
Duncan content to control rather than advance. Alcocer punching from the bottom.
Duncan slips a nice elbow through Alcocer's hands, connecting with Alcocer's forehead. Duncan not doing much here.
Duncan moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Alcocer.
#T2# Duncan working the ground and pound from side control. Duncan lands a decent elbow from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Duncan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Duncan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Duncan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alcocer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Duncan working the head and body with strikes. Alcocer strikes from the bottom but Duncan takes advantage and advances to full mount! Duncan unloading with bombs!#T3# Alcocer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SUB# Duncan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alcocer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alcocer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alcocer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Duncan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Duncan is in the full mount, landing strikes. Duncan with a couple of short strikes. Duncan blocks Alcocer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB# Duncan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Duncan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alcocer can do to turn this around? Alcocer is trying desperately to improve position.#T4# Duncan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB# Duncan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Duncan with the ground and pound from mount. Alcocer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Duncan with shots to the head and body - Alcocer looks very uncomfortable down there. Duncan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alcocer hang on? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alcocer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Alcocer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Duncan unloading with bombs! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Duncan looking for a guillotine from mount but Alcocer is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olen Duncan dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Alcocer is looking to slow Duncan down with leg kicks. Olen Duncan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Duncan tries for a takedown but Alcocer circles away easily and Alcocer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Duncan fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Duncan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Alcocer throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duncan doesn't succeed with the takedown and Alcocer counters with a head kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olen Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alcocer lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1# Alcocer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Alcocer. Those never looked like landing. Duncan throws a quick counter head kick but Alcocer was just out of range. Duncan is looking to clinch but Alcocer is avoiding it.
Duncan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Alcocer misses with a wild combination.
Alcocer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# Alcocer stuffs the takedown. Duncan shoots in for a double leg but Alcocer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Duncan keeps the fight on the outside. Duncan looks for a takedown but Alcocer sprawls well. Duncan looks for a takedown but Alcocer sprawls well. A nice side step and Alcocer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Antonio Alcocer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Alcocer throws a head kick that misses. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Alcocer enables Duncan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alcocer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3# Alcocer trying to strike off his back.
Alcocer trying to strike off his back.
Duncan distracts Alcocer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Duncan scoring with punches to the head and body. Alcocer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Duncan passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Duncan working over Alcocer with some ground and pound. Alcocer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Alcocer punching from the bottom.
#SUB# Duncan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alcocer defends it well. Alcocer misses with some strikes 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. Alcocer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Duncan blocks the strikes from Alcocer.
Alcocer throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Duncan manages to pass to side control. Alcocer tries to improve position but can't. Alcocer on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Alcocer is trying to strike from the bottom but Duncan has passed into full mount. Duncan blocks Alcocer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Alcocer tries to get back to half guard but can't. Alcocer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alcocer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Duncan landing strikes, looking to finish! Antonio Alcocer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Olen Duncan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Alcocer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Antonio Alcocer. I think Duncan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olen Duncan!
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