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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusu is defended easily by Singh.
Singh shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Singh tries to get set, Rusu tries to push him back and clinch up but Singh manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Singh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh is looking to stand up but Rusu isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rusu controls the pace.#T1#
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Rusu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Rusu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Singh misses with a takedown #CL#
and Rusu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rusu.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jatinder Singh.
Singh tries to pull guard but Rusu holds him up against the cage and eventually Singh drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Singh decides to pull guard.
Rusu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Singh wants to stand but Rusu is controlling the position.
Singh looks winded!
Rusu 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rusu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rusu.#T3#
A head kick from Rusu lands but Singh takes it in his stride. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rusu lands a takedown into guard.
#SU#
Rusu gets to his feet - Singh follows without any prompting.
Rusu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Rusu moves into range and clinches up with Singh.#T4##TD#
Rusu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rusu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Rusu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rusu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Rusu drops back looking for a leg! Singh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singh manages to kick Rusu off! Rusu jumps back into Singh's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rusu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rusu prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
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.#SU#
Rusu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Rusu clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Costel Rusu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rusu shoots in looking for a takedown but Singh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rusu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Singh will feel that in the morning.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Singh tries to clinch but Rusu is having none of it.
Rusu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Singh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Singh shoots and misses
and Rusu counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rusu darts in and clinches Singh up against the cage.
Singh wants a takedown but no success here.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jatinder Singh.
Singh is breathing heavily.#BC#
Rusu manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusu is defended easily by Singh.#T1#
Rusu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusu off to one side.
Costel Rusu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Singh or perhaps it was just good defense by Rusu, which made it look bad. #CL#
Singh tries to keep at a distance but Rusu has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rusu breaks the clinch.
Singh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rusu swivels and escapes.
Rusu closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Rusu shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singh tries to avoid it but Rusu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singh to the ground. Singh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Rusu backs off Singh throws a huge counter combo but Rusu manages to avoid it all.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Singh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusu circles away.#TD#
Rusu feints and as Singh raises his hands in defense, Rusu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rusu controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Rusu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Singh is looking to stand up but Rusu isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Singh, up you get! #CL#
Rusu rushes Singh and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Rusu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rusu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rusu 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#
Rusu moves into full mount! Singh won't be happy about that!
Singh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T4#
Rusu unloading with bombs!
Rusu unloads with some shots from mount but Singh bucks and avoids them well.
Rusu cracks Singh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Singh is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SU#
Rusu gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rusu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Singh will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Rusu forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Rusu jumps guard and drags Singh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rusu is proving hard to escape from.
Rusu is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Costel Rusu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Singh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusu circles away.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Singh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rusu stuffs the takedown attempt from Singh. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jatinder Singh.
Rusu has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Rusu has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Rusu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Singh wanted to stand there but Rusu had control of the position.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Rusu.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rusu's guard.
Rusu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rusu is controlling him. #T2#
Rusu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rusu prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
Rusu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rusu stays in close to Singh's body and controls the position.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rusu is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singh defends it nicely.
Rusu connects with a high kick. #T3#
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singh tries to clinch but Rusu moves out of range.
Rusu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Rusu closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rusu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Singh, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rusu.
Singh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Costel Rusu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Rusu pulls guard. #T4#
Singh wants to stand but Rusu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rusu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Rusu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rusu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rusu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rusu stops Singh from standing up. #SU#
Rusu gets to his feet. Singh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costel Rusu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jatinder Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusu misses with a takedown attempt - Singh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Costel Rusu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rusu 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Costel Rusu!
Costel Rusu 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: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Singh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Singh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makhacevov slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Makhacevov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Singh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Singh wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Singh looking to control.
Makhacevov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makhacevov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makhacevov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makhacevov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Singh has momentary wrist control but Makhacevov slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhacevov is in close to Singh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makhacevov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makhacevov scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Makhacevov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makhacevov lands a couple of elbows.
Makhacevov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Singh's head.
Makhacevov stays in close to Singh's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Makhacevov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Singh controls Makhacevov momentarily but Makhacevov frees himself.
Makhacevov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Makhacevov is in close to Singh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makhacevov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Makhacevov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Makhacevov dives in and scores a takedown into Singh's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Makhacevov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Makhacevov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Makhacevov gets the takedown into side control.
Singh trying to remain calm as Makhacevov controls from the top position.
Makhacevov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Singh is letting Makhacevov control him for a moment.
Makhacevov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makhacevov scores with punches from side control.
Makhacevov scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh gets back to half guard.
Makhacevov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Makhacevov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makhacevov trying to control the pace.
Makhacevov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhacevov prevents Singh from standing back up.
Makhacevov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Singh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Singh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makhacevov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makhacevov in particular looking to stall.
Singh has hold of Makhacevov's hands but Makhacevov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Makhacevov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Makhacevov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Singh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makhacevov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makhacevov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Makhacevov is continuing to stall.#T3#
Makhacevov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Makhacevov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makhacevov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makhacevov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makhacevov wants to pass the guard but Singh is defending well.
Makhacevov is thwarting Singh's attempts to control the position.
Makhacevov lands with a punch from half guard.
Makhacevov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makhacevov connects with a nice short shot to Singh's temple.
Makhacevov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Makhacevov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Makhacevov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Makhacevov gets the takedown into side control.
Singh is trying to improve his position.
Singh is trying to get back to his feet.
Makhacevov controlling the position from side mount.
Makhacevov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Makhacevov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makhacevov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makhacevov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Makhacevov lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Makhacevov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Singh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Makhacevov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Makhacevov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhacevov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Singh wants to control but Makhacevov postures up.
Makhacevov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Makhacevov controls the position from side control.
Singh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Makhacevov is staying tight to Singh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Makhacevov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Makhacevov looks up at the clock and then as Singh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Makhacevov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Makhacevov working the ground and pound.
Makhacevov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Makhacevov taking a breather here.
Singh tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB2#
Makhacevov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Makhacevov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Singh being controlled for a moment.
Check out the look on Makhacevov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Makhacevov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makhacevov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Makhacevov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Louiverre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Timberlake.
Timberlake closes the distance and clinches up with Louiverre, looking for a takedown. Timberlake pushes Louiverre against the cage but Louiverre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Louiverre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timberlake.
Timberlake with a poor takedown
and Louiverre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Timberlake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louiverre fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Timberlake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Timberlake controls the position from side control.
Timberlake landing strikes.
Timberlake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Louiverre is avoiding damage well.
Louiverre can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Timberlake trying to control the action but Louiverre is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Louiverre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Louiverre is looking for a sweep.
Louiverre throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Louiverre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Louiverre is trying to maintain the position but Timberlake is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Timberlake controlling the action here.
Louiverre is trying to get back to full guard.
Timberlake not doing much here.
Louiverre trying to hold on to Timberlake's head to control him but Timberlake postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Timberlake shoots and misses
and Louiverre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Timberlake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Louiverre!
Louiverre is trying to control Timberlake's posture but Timberlake avoids it. #SU#
Timberlake decides to stand back up.
Timberlake circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Timberlake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Louiverre looks winded!
Timberlake slows the pace down.
Timberlake working away.
Timberlake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Louiverre on the ground.#T4#
Timberlake in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Timberlake is staying tight to Louiverre's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Timberlake decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louiverre avoids the head kick by Timberlake.
#TD#
Timberlake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Louiverre bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Timberlake tries a head kick but it misses.
Timberlake moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLouiverre.
Timberlake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Timberlake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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 Josiah Timberlake will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Louiverre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timberlake.
#TD2#
Louiverre dives in and scores a takedown into Timberlake's guard.
Louiverre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Louiverre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timberlake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timberlake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timberlake working a defensive guard here.
Timberlake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Louiverre is breathing heavily.#T1#
Louiverre wants to sweep here but Timberlake controlling him for the moment.
Timberlake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Louiverre is trying to control the position but Timberlake postures up.
Timberlake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Louiverre has his foot on Timberlake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timberlake works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Timberlake content to stall in guard here.
Timberlake is pushing down on Louiverre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Louiverre is fighting to maintain full guard but Timberlake has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Louiverre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Timberlake not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Timberlake closes the distance and clinches.
Timberlake unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Timberlake gets control of Louiverre's arms and successfully pulls guard. Timberlake will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Timberlake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Timberlake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Timberlake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louiverre can do to turn this around?#T4#
Timberlake'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.
Timberlake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Louiverre is controlling him.
Timberlake keeping moving, preventing Louiverre from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Louiverre is fighting to break Timberlake's control of his arms but Timberlake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Timberlake dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
No luck for Timberlake with that takedown attempt.
Louiverre fails with a takedown attempt.
Timberlake feinted with a counter takedown.
Timberlake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Louiverre is fending him off so far but Timberlake persists. Nope, Louiverre circles away and we're back to standing.
Louiverre throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Louiverre tries a head kick but it misses.
Louiverre stuffs the takedown attempt from Timberlake. Timberlake gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Timberlake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timberlake is defended easily by Louiverre.
Louiverre unleashes a big counter combination but Timberlake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Louiverre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Louiverre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timberlake.
Louiverre tries to land a front kick but Timberlake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Louiverre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Louiverre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timberlake.
Timberlake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Timberlake drives through with a takedown into Louiverre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Louiverre trying to control the position.
Timberlake advances position into side control!#T2##SUB#
Timberlake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Louiverre has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Timberlake decides to stand back up.
Timberlake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Louiverre swivels and escapes.#CL#
Timberlake instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Timberlake pulls guard successfully.
Louiverre wanted to stand there but Timberlake had control of the position.
Louiverre trying to control the position from guard on top but Timberlake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Timberlake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Louiverre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Timberlake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Louiverre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Timberlake is standing up over Louiverre. Louiverre looks to escape but Timberlake dives into side control.
#T4#
Timberlake creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Timberlake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Timberlake landing a few strikes.
Timberlake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Timberlake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Louiverre to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josiah Timberlake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timberlake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Timberlake!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Thunder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Singh dives in for a single leg takedown but Thunder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Thunder misses the target.#CL2#
Singh rushes Thunder and presses him up against the cage.
Thunder has Singh pressed against the cage, preventing Singh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singh can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Thunder closes the distance and pushes Singh back into the cage.#TD#
Thunder pulls Singh into guard.
Thunder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Singh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Singh wanted to stand there but Thunder had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thunder holds on and takes a little breather.
Thunder wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Singh trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Singh throws an elbow that misses. Thunder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Singh's guard. Nice move by Thunder!#REVR#
Singh looking to control.
Singh is looking to stand up but Thunder isn't so interested in that idea.
Thunder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Thunder really is a fat lump.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thunder passes Singh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thunder content to control rather than advance.
Singh is looking for a sweep. Thunder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Singh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thunder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Singh is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Thunder has latched onto it... Big trouble! Thunder pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Singh is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Thunder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Usain Thunder!
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