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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Braddock looks for a takedown but Church sprawls well.
Church lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Jack Braddock has been cut.
Church lands a head kick!
Braddock lands a high kick!
Church connects with a combination that backs up Braddock into the cage. Church lands a flurry of punches that gets past Braddock's guard. Braddock is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Church bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Church! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Masvidal connects with an inside leg kick.
James explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Masvidal with a nice calf kick.
James scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masvidal takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masvidal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masvidal lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masvidal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jorge Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon James.
Masvidal misses with a head kick.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James looks winded!
Masvidal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
James avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masvidal as he avoids it easily.
Masvidal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#KD#
Masvidal lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Masvidal takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#James is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
James checks a low kick from Masvidal.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Masvidal lands with a right that hurts James. James looks to clinch but Masvidal throws a short knee that drops James. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jorge Masvidal!
Jorge Masvidal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Rome shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rome is taking a breather. Fillipov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fillipov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rome is trying to control. Fillipov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome content to control rather than advance. #T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Rome is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fillipov sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Rome is working for a kimura but Fillipov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rome seems to be looking for submissions.
Rome content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Rome seems to be working for a kimura but Fillipov defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Rome not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rome or perhaps it was just good defense by Fillipov, which made it look bad.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Rome gets a takedown into half guard.
Rome is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Rome wants to work for an arm triangle but Fillipov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome dominated that round.
That's time! Rome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Rome closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fillipov quickly recovers to half guard.
Rome is controlling the pace.
Rome wants to stand up but Fillipov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fillipov looking for submissions off his back.
Rome is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Rome throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rome wants to free his trapped foot but Fillipov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rome works his way into side control.
Fillipov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rome is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fillipov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rome is trying to work for a kimura but Fillipov is defending well.
Rome passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fillipov! #SUB#
Rome looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Rome controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Rome goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fillipov turns into him and now he's in Rome's guard.
Rome trying to keep a closed guard but Fillipov is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rome looking for a sweep. Not yet Rome, not yet.
Fillipov 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. #SUB#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fillipov defends it easily.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rome throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome is striking but Fillipov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Rome is refusing to be controlled, as Fillipov sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rome changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fillipov tries to avoid it but Rome manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fillipov to the ground. Fillipov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Rome throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fillipov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rome is in Fillipov's guard.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fillipov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rome passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Fillipov looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fillipov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rome has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Rome controlling the position easily from mount.
Fillipov blocking the ground and pound.
Rome is looking to stand but Fillipov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rome forces the positional change into back control.
Rome controlling from the back.#SUB#
Fillipov fending off the submission attempt from Rome.
Fillipov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rome.
#T3#
Rome controlling the position well here. Fillipov rolled but Rome kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rome trying to control.
Fillipov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rome's guard. Nice work there by Fillipov.
Rome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fillipov can do to turn this around?
Fillipov trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom. #T4#
Rome looking to control.
Fillipov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rome throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rome trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rome has his feet on Fillipov's thighs here. He's pushed Fillipov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fillipov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome 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: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Lacis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braddock misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Braddock clinches with his opponent.
Braddock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacis smiles and moves away.
Lacis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacis darts in looking for a takedown but Braddock gets double underhooks and turns Lacis into the cage. #TD#
Braddock scores with a takedown into Lacis's guard.
Lacis keeping moving, preventing Braddock from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock throws a strike but Lacis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lacis 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.
Braddock working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Braddock is looking to stand up but Lacis isn't so interested in that idea.
Lacis wanted to stand there but Braddock had control of the position.
Lacis stopping the sweep attempt from Braddock.
Lacis postures up and lands a big shot to Braddock's brow.
Lacis lands a couple of digs.
Lacis wants to get up but he can't break Braddock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lacis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lacis works over Braddock with some ground and pound from guard.
Lacis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lacis preventing the sweep.
Braddock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Braddock tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lacis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braddock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lacis content to stall in guard here.
Lacis scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Lacis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Braddock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lacis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Braddock.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Braddock is trying to control Lacis's posture but Lacis avoids it.
Lacis is looking to take a break and control but Braddock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braddock struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braddock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Braddock is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lacis jumps into side control!
Braddock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Braddock can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Braddock wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Lacis has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Braddock's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Braddock is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Lacis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rufus Lacis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1#
James shoots in and drives through. Rossi sprawls well.#TD#
Rossi looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Rossi drives through and ends up in James's guard.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James wants to hit a sweep here but Rossi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for James there!
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rossi avoids the attempt from James to control.#T1#
Rossi with a couple of short strikes.
James takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rossi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rossi with a couple of short strikes.
James looks winded!
James is looking to get to half guard.
Rossi landing punches.
Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
James taking shots to the head.
Rossi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rossi breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rossi with the ground and pound from mount.
Rossi lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rossi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A nice elbow there by Rossi.#T3#
Rossi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rossi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
James tries to lock up and control but Rossi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rossi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rossi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James is in a horrible position here. Rossi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rossi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Rossi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force James to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so James shrugs it off.
Rossi landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Rossi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Rossi landing punches.
Rossi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Rossi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Rossi gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Rossi is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rossi down to the mat. Rossi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rossi.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Rossi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rossi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rossi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
James is breathing heavily.#T1#
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rossi circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rossi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rossi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi stalling against the cage.
Rossi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi jumps guard but James stands there with Rossi around his waist. Rossi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Rossi prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Rossi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi throws a series of punches but James moves out of range. #CL2#
James gets a clinch. #BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi wants to clinch.#T3##TD#
Rossi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!
James throws Rossi to one side and escapes!
Luca Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rossi uses from the top position. #SU#
Rossi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.#T4#
Rossi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Rossi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rossi is in James's guard.
Rossi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rossi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rossi working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Luca Rossi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rossi preventing the sweep.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rossi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James has momentary wrist control but Rossi slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Rossi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rossi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
Rossi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Rossi shakes him off and moves away.
Rossi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Rossi avoids it this time.
Luca Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Rossi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rossi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi avoids the body shot from James.
#T3##TD#
Rossi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Rossi decides to stand back up. Rossi steps back and let's James get back to his feet.#CL#
Rossi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Rossi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rossi throws a big elbow that misses.
Rossi won't allow James to sweep him here.
James trying to control the position.
#T4##SU#
Rossi gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi. #TD#
Rossi gets the takedown into side control.
James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rossi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Rossi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Gaethje counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James has momentary wrist control but Gaethje slips an elbow through the middle.
James is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Gaethje is looking to advance position but James has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
James controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
James throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
James controlling the pace for now.
James throwing strikes here but Gaethje is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James content just to control the position here.
James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
James controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Gaethje is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gaethje wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
James has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gaethje has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
James throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gaethje is really stuck here.
James 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.
James missing with punches from the back.
James misses with a punch to the head. #T3##SUB#
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Gaethje is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
James is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Gaethje's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
James working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
James is breathing heavily.
Gaethje trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gaethje prevents James from getting a body triangle.
Gaethje trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now.
Gaethje staying busy and making it hard for James to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaethje wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Gaethje throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gaethje is in James's guard.
Gaethje working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Gaethje trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gaethje postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! James is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gaethje, into his guard. #REVR#
James passes Gaethje's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SU#
James decides to stand and escape the position.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Gaethje counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
James scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Gaethje.
Gaethje moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.#TD2#
Gaethje dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James has momentary wrist control but Gaethje slips an elbow through the middle.
Gaethje must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James keeping moving, preventing Gaethje from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Gaethje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gaethje is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaethje has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Gaethje's legs - danger averted.#T3#
James wants to control from the top but Gaethje keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gaethje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around?#SU#
Gaethje is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaethje counters with a left and a right that stings James. #CL#
James rushes Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaethje uses from the top position.
Gaethje lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gaethje scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James is trying to keep Gaethje in close.
Gaethje is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Gaethje drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Gaethje off! Gaethje jumps back into James's guard. #SUB2#
Gaethje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gaethje closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Gaethje getting side control.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaethje's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaethje's back!
James has the hooks in. Gaethje is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gaethje is having to fend off submission attempts from James, who is looking to sink in the choke. James doesn't have the hooks in though and Gaethje manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Gaethje landing with the ground and pound.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaethje really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaethje can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brandon James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaethje stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaethje trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gaethje drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Gaethje off! Gaethje jumps back into James's guard.
Gaethje tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Gaethje wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James is trying to control the position but Gaethje postures up.
Gaethje is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gaethje looking to pass the guard.
Gaethje landing some decent shots from guard.
Gaethje is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gaethje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gaethje escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
James 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.
Dustin Gaethje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Gaethje is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaethje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaethje can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gaethje works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaethje tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaethje manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandon James 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!
Gaethje throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Gaethje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Gaethje! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
KlenTeik scores with a takedown into Hadley's guard.
KlenTeik postures up.
KlenTeik postures up and lands a big shot to Hadley's brow.
KlenTeik 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.#SUB2#
Hadley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KlenTeik is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
KlenTeik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hadley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now KlenTeik has Hadley in his guard.#REVB#
Hadley trying to control the position from guard on top but KlenTeik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hadley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and KlenTeik dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hadley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. KlenTeik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Hadley trying to stand up but can't free himself from KlenTeik's guard.
KlenTeik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if KlenTeik tries to get out of the position.
KlenTeik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
KlenTeik wants to sweep here but Hadley controlling him for the moment.
KlenTeik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now KlenTeik is on top in guard.
#REVR#
KlenTeik looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
KlenTeik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
KlenTeik is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
KlenTeik drops back looking for a leg! Hadley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hadley manages to kick KlenTeik off! KlenTeik jumps back into Hadley's guard.
Hadley keeping moving, preventing KlenTeik from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hadley working for a triangle but KlenTeik defends it easily.
KlenTeik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB#
KlenTeik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hadley has escaped the position, nice work there.
KlenTeik tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hadley tries to bench press KlenTeik off him but KlenTeik keeps the position.
Hadley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hadley looking for submissions off his back.
Hadley trying to control here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
KlenTeik is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hadley is defending against the submission attempts here by KlenTeik.
KlenTeik wants to free his trapped foot but Hadley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hadley tries to kick KlenTeik off in order to stand up. KlenTeik Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hadley can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pan KlenTeik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
KlenTeik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hadley's half guard.#SUB#
KlenTeik is working for an americana but Hadley has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst KlenTeik was thinking about the submission.
Pan KlenTeik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hadley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hadley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KlenTeik landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
KlenTeik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KlenTeik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hadley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead KlenTeik passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
KlenTeik is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hadley is defending against the submission attempts here by KlenTeik.
#SUB#
KlenTeik is looking for a kimura but Hadley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for KlenTeik to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadley trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hadley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control KlenTeik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
KlenTeik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
KlenTeik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hadley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. KlenTeik is working away from the top position though.
Hadley looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
KlenTeik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
KlenTeik working the head and body with strikes.
KlenTeik trying to control the action but Hadley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
KlenTeik is looking for submissions but instead, Hadley has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Hadley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KlenTeik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KlenTeik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
KlenTeik is in close to Hadley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hadley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
KlenTeik trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hadley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hadley is breathing heavily.
Hadley is trying to hold KlenTeik in close to prevent damage but KlenTeik has managed to pass into half guard.
KlenTeik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
KlenTeik is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
KlenTeik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hadley sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
KlenTeik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hadley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time KlenTeik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pan KlenTeik 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#
Hadley looks to land a combination but KlenTeik avoids it well.
Hadley throws a leg kick but KlenTeik sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
KlenTeik shoots in and bounces Hadley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
KlenTeik trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hadley looking for subs off his back but KlenTeik has passed one foot through into half guard.
KlenTeik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
KlenTeik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
KlenTeik prevents Hadley from improving his position.
KlenTeik stops Hadley from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
KlenTeik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
KlenTeik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hadley sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
KlenTeik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
KlenTeik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
KlenTeik 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. #SUB#
KlenTeik seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
KlenTeik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
KlenTeik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadley keeps working.
KlenTeik trying to pass the guard but Hadley defending well. #T3#
Hadley is trying to get back to full guard.
KlenTeik is thwarting Hadley's attempts to control the position.
Hadley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
KlenTeik is looking to take a break and control but Hadley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
KlenTeik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hadley wants to control but KlenTeik is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hadley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but KlenTeik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hadley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
KlenTeik wants to work for an arm triangle but Hadley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
KlenTeik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hadley is just riding it out for now. KlenTeik eventually gives up the hold.
KlenTeik works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pan KlenTeik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for KlenTeik, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pan KlenTeik! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1039 Round 1
Date: Feb 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Harmon scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Harmon takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Bukowski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Harmon can't fight it off and eventually Bukowski manages to take the fight to the floor. Harmon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bukowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harmon on the ground.#SUB#
Bukowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harmon dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Bukowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harmon wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Harmon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bukowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bukowski wants to stand up but Harmon is controlling him. #T1#
Bukowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harmon stops Bukowski from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Bukowski 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.#SUB2#
Harmon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bukowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bukowski preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Bukowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harmon dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Bukowski wants to stand and escape but Harmon is having none of it.
Bukowski is looking to stand back up but Harmon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bukowski.
Bukowski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bukowski tries to kick Harmon off but Harmon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harmon wants to control but Bukowski is keeping him busy.
Harmon prevents Bukowski from standing back up.
Bukowski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bukowski tries to kick Harmon off in order to stand up. Harmon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bukowski is pushing Harmon's head away, looking to escape. Harmon manages to hold on to the position though.#ES#
Bukowski throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Harmon darts in looking for a takedown but Bukowski gets double underhooks and turns Harmon into the cage.
Harmon looks winded!#T3#
Harmon tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Bukowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bukowski is looking for a kimura here.
Bukowski trying to mount his opponent but Harmon defends it. #SUB#
Bukowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bukowski seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Bukowski is trying to work for a kimura but Harmon is defending well.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bukowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harmon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harmon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bukowski is working away from the top position though.
Bukowski lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Bukowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harmon has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bukowski is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Bukowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bukowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Bukowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Bukowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harmon sees it coming and defends easily.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bukowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski 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.
Ground and pound from Bukowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Bukowski there.
Harmon is trying to get back to full guard.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harmon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harmon is breathing heavily.
Bukowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Harmon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Bukowski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harmon can do to turn this around?
Harmon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bukowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harmon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bukowski is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bukowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harmon is just riding it out for now. Bukowski eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Harmon is defending against the submission attempts here by Bukowski.
Bukowski working over Harmon with some ground and pound. Harmon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Bukowski.
Bukowski wants to pass the guard but Harmon is defending well.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3##SUB#
Bukowski seems to be working for a kimura but Harmon defends the submission attempt.
Bukowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bukowski 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.
Bukowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Harmon has one foot on Bukowski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Bukowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harmon sprawls well initially but Bukowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bukowski passes to full mount! #SUB#
Bukowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The referee warns Harmon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Robert Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Bukowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Bukowski looking for a guillotine from mount but Harmon is having none of it. #SUB#
Bukowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bukowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bukowski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Bukowski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bukowski has control of Harmon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Harmon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Bukowski wants to finish this one by submission but Harmon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bukowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bukowski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bukowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bukowski passes to full mount!
Harmon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bukowski landing strikes from the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bukowski working for a submission but Harmon is keeping him at bay.
The referee warns Harmon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bukowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Harmon looks a forlorn figure.
Bukowski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Harmon trying desperately to get to his feet.
Harmon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukowski with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Harmon is rocked!
Harmon taking shots to the head.
Harmon is still in real trouble! Can Bukowski finish him?#SUB#
Bukowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Harmon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harmon shrugs it off. #SUB#
Bukowski working for a submission but Harmon is keeping him at bay.
Bukowski postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Harmon bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bukowski and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Bukowski! |
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