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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Pakalolo clinches up against the cage.
Pakalolo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Pakalolo pulls guard.
Finley throws an elbow that misses. Pakalolo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Finley's guard. Nice move by Pakalolo!#REVR#
Pakalolo stops Finley from standing up.
Pakalolo wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
Finley trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pakalolo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB2#
Finley has his foot on Pakalolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pakalolo works his way back into a safe position though.
Finley controls Pakalolo momentarily but Pakalolo frees himself.
Finley keeping moving, preventing Pakalolo from controlling successfully.
Finley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pakalolo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pakalolo postures up and lands a big shot to Finley's brow. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pakalolo won't allow Finley to sweep him here.
Pakalolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Pakalolo gets to his feet - Finley follows without any prompting.
Finley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pakalolo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Finley moves into the clinch.
Finley is trying to force a seperation but Pakalolo has the dominant position.#BC#
Pakalolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finley is looking to clinch.
Pakalolo shoots in for a double leg but Finley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Pakalolo takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Finley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pakalolo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finley is looking to control Pakalolo's arms but Pakalolo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finley has his back to the cage.
Finley is trying to drag Pakalolo to the mat but Pakalolo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Pakalolo breaks from the clinch.
Finley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herman Pakalolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Finley.#TD2#
Finley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Pakalolo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Finley is on him like a limpet, forcing Pakalolo back against the cage.#T4#
Finley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Pakalolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Pakalolo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finley to the ground. Pakalolo is now in Finley's guard.
Finley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pakalolo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pakalolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Pakalolo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finley uses from the top position.
Pakalolo 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.#SUB#
Pakalolo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Pakalolo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pakalolo goes for a double leg but Finley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finley continues to drive forward.
Finley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Finley manages to pull guard.
Finley keeping full guard, as Pakalolo tries to pass.
Finley controls Pakalolo momentarily but Pakalolo frees himself.
Pakalolo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finley wants to control but Pakalolo is keeping him busy. #T1#
Pakalolo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pakalolo trying to control here.
Pakalolo is pressing down on Finley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pakalolo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pakalolo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pakalolo prevents Finley from getting back to his feet.
Pakalolo preventing the sweep. #T2#
Finley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finley wants to get back to his feet but Pakalolo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pakalolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finley can do to turn this around?#SU#
Pakalolo stands and steps away. Finley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Finley gets the takedown into side control.
Pakalolo throws Finley to one side and escapes!
Finley is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Pakalolo gets a takedown into half guard.
Pakalolo content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Pakalolo wants to control but Finley is keeping him busy.
Finley is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pakalolo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Herman Pakalolo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pakalolo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pakalolo controlling the action here.
Finley wants to improve his position but Pakalolo is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finley wants to sweep but Pakalolo has passed to side control!
Pakalolo looks up at the clock and then as Finley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pakalolo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Finley tries to bench press Pakalolo off him but Pakalolo keeps the position. #SUB#
Pakalolo is trying to get an arm triangle but Finley is defending well.
Pakalolo working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Pakalolo stands up and beckons Finley to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Pakalolo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Pakalolo tries to clinch there but Finley circles away.
Finley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pakalolo counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Cedric Finley has been cut.
Pakalolo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finley tries to clinch up but Pakalolo circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Finley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pakalolo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pakalolo struggling a bit here.
Pakalolo manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pakalolo controlling the position well.
Finley blocks the strikes from Pakalolo.
#T1#
Pakalolo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pakalolo trying to control here.
Finley wants to pass the guard but Pakalolo is defending well.
Finley wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Pakalolo uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Finley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Pakalolo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Finley doesn't defend quickly enough and Pakalolo has managed to lock this one up! Can Finley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pakalolo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herman Pakalolo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Cer.
Cer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cer wants it to stay on the feet.
Cer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuik feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cer wants to counter the offense by Kuik and move into the clinch position.
Kuik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rivo Kuik. 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.
Cer fails with a takedown attempt.
Cer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuik defends it nicely.#T1#
Cer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuik avoids it really well and circles away.
Cer with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Kuik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuik. #BC#
Kuik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Kuik looking to score a takedown here. Cer is defending well but Kuik drives through and ends up in Cer's guard.
Cer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kuik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuik pulls Cer in close to his closed guard and prevents Cer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Kuik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Cer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuik has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kuik stopping the sweep attempt from Cer.#T3#
Cer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuik preventing the sweep. #SU#
Kuik gets to his feet - Cer follows without any prompting.
Cer shoots in but Kuik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuik throws a series of punches but Cer avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Cer misses with a combination
and Kuik counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cer looks winded!#CL2#
Cer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kuik manages to break the clinch.
Cer punishes Kuik's body with a nice straight punch.
Cer fails to land the takedown.
Cer fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Kuik clinches up with Cer and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rivo Kuik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuik.
Cer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Kuik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cer is looking to clinch but Kuik is avoiding it.
Cer shoots and misses #CL#
and Kuik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuik tries to score a body lock takedown but Cer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rivo Kuik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cer is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kuik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Kuik catches Cer right on the button with a cross.
Cer is looking to clinch.
Kuik keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Kuik misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuik.
Cer misses with a body punch
and Cer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuik swivels and escapes.
No luck for Kuik with that takedown attempt.
Cer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuik.
Kuik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cer tries to avoid it but Kuik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cer to the ground. Cer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Cer instigates a clinch.
Kuik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cer is trying to pull guard but Kuik turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Kuik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuik but Kuik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuik counters with a straight right hand.
Kuik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuik as he jumps to the side.
Kuik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cer can do to turn this around?
No luck for Kuik with that takedown attempt.
Bok Cer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuik counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Kuik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuik.
Cer has his takedown stuffed
and Kuik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cer avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuik is defended easily by Cer.#T4#
Cer misses with a takedown
and Kuik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cer misses with a looping left.
Kuik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cer avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rivo Kuik dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Cer swinging wildly here.
Kuik quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Kuik with that takedown attempt.
Cer moves in looking to clinch but Kuik pushes him off.
Cer shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuik sprawls well. He's pushed Cer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cer wants to clinch
and Kuik counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Cer with that takedown attempt.
Cer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cer or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuik, which made it look bad.
Rivo Kuik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bok Cer.
Kuik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cer circles away.
A head kick by Kuik misses #CL2#
and Cer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cer smiles and moves away.
Kuik closes the distance and clinches up with Cer, looking for a takedown. Kuik pushes Cer against the cage but Cer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cer tries to clinch up but Kuik circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Cer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cer duly obliges.
Cer tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cer sprawls well. Cer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuik gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuik is looking to chop away at Cer's legs.
Cer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kuik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cer misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Kuik digs a good hook to Cer's body.
Cer misses with a takedown attempt - Kuik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuik tries for a takedown but Cer circles away easily#CL2#
and Cer counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Cer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cer moves in looking to clinch but Kuik pushes him off.
Rivo Kuik is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuik goes for a double leg but Cer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cer continues to drive forward.
Cer looking for a takedown. #TD#
Kuik pulls Cer into guard.
#T4#
Kuik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cer throwing strikes but missing.
Kuik 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cer trying to control but Kuik is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rivo Kuik.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuik, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rivo Kuik!
Rivo Kuik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Esqueca moves in looking to clinch but Polak pushes him off.
Polak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esqueca should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esqueca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esqueca shoots in for a double leg but Polak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Esqueca drives through with a takedown into guard.
Esqueca trying to control but Polak is working from the bottom. #ES#
Polak kicks Esqueca off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polak misses with a kick to the body.
Esqueca tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Esqueca shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Polak feints and as Esqueca raises his hands in defense, Polak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Polak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Esqueca is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Esqueca wants to sweep here but Polak controlling him for the moment.
Esqueca will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Esqueca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finalizador Esqueca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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.#TD2#
Esqueca shoots in and gets a takedown into Polak's guard.
Polak is wriggling around but Esqueca manages to pass to half guard.
Polak is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Polak controlling the position well.
Esqueca is pressing down on Polak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polak is holding on for now. #T3#
Esqueca keeps trying to improve his position.
Esqueca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Esqueca trying to control the action but Polak is working from the bottom.
Polak is trying to stand.
Polak is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Island Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Esqueca stands up out of the half guard.
Esqueca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Esqueca forces Polak back against the cage and clinches.
Polak tries to pull guard but Esqueca won't allow it.
Polak is trying to push Esqueca away but Esqueca has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Polak has had enough of the clinch but Esqueca keeps him there for the moment.
Esqueca is looking to take this one to the mat.
Albin Polak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finalizador Esqueca.#BC2#
Esqueca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esqueca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polak sprawls well. Polak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Esqueca gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Albin Polak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Polak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esqueca wants to clinch up but Polak keeps it at a distance.
Polak tried to counter with a leg kick but Esqueca avoided it.
Esqueca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Polak is fending him off so far but Esqueca persists. Nope, Polak circles away and we're back to standing.
Esqueca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Polak throws a quick counter head kick but Esqueca was just out of range.
Polak stuffs the takedown attempt from Esqueca. Esqueca gets slowly back to his feet.
As Esqueca backs away, Polak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Albin Polak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Esqueca. #CL#
Polak pushes Esqueca up against the cage in a clinch.
Esqueca is looking to control Polak's arms but Polak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Esqueca has his back to the cage.
Esqueca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Polak tries to circle away but Esqueca has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Esqueca breaks from the clinch.
Esqueca tries to close the distance and clinch but Polak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Polak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esqueca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Esqueca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Polak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Esqueca scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Polak manages to mount him!
Albin Polak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finalizador Esqueca.
Esqueca tries to reverse the position but Polak maintains control.#T2#
A nice elbow there by Polak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polak controlling from mount.
Esqueca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Polak controlling from mount.
Polak avoids the attempt from Esqueca to control.
Polak with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Polak cracks Esqueca with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Esqueca's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Polak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Polak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Polak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esqueca can do to turn this around?
Esqueca taking shots to the head. #SU#
Polak is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Esqueca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Polak throwing a counter right hand but Esqueca manages to avoid it.
Esqueca misses with a head kick.
Polak throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Polak blocks a head kick by Esqueca.
Polak throws a counter high kick but Esqueca was just alert enough to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Esqueca blocks the low kick.
Polak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polak scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Esqueca misses #TD#
and Polak counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polak avoids the strikes from the bottom by Esqueca.
Esqueca is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Albin Polak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polak trying to control the pace. #SU#
Polak stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Esqueca to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albin Polak dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Esqueca throws a leg kick but Polak checks it.
A head kick misses from Polak.
And Esqueca tries to counter it with a takedown but Polak pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Esqueca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Esqueca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Polak's efforts to push away.
Polak stalling the fight.
#TD#
Polak jumps into guard, dragging Esqueca to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esqueca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esqueca wants to control from the top but Polak keeps moving.
Esqueca looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Esqueca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esqueca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esqueca throws a strike but Polak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Polak prevents Esqueca from getting back to his feet.
Polak is stalling in the full guard.
Esqueca has a closed guard, preventing Polak from standing up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Polak won't allow Esqueca to get back to his feet.
Polak won't allow Esqueca to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Esqueca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Esqueca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Polak defends it easily.
Albin Polak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Esqueca wants to stand and escape but Polak is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Polak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Esqueca on his heels. He'll look to pass Esqueca's guard now, I'm sure.
Esqueca is looking to stand up but Polak isn't so interested in that idea.
Esqueca can't keep his opponent in guard - Polak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Polak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Polak trying to control from half guard but Esqueca is working away. #T4#
Esqueca gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esqueca is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Polak 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esqueca prevents Polak from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Albin Polak.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Polak, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albin Polak!
A victorious Albin Polak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Porrada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Motya circles away quickly and effectively.
Motya tries to counter by clinching up but Porrada breaks away and moves out of range.
Porrada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Motya tries to avoid it but Porrada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Motya to the ground. Motya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Porrada tries to get set, Motya tries to push him back and clinch up but Porrada manages to avoid the attempt.
Porrada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Motya shoots in but Porrada avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Porrada clinches up against the cage.
Motya fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Porrada pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porrada keeping moving, preventing Motya from controlling successfully.
Motya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Porrada manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Motya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Porrada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Motya looking for a sweep. Not yet Motya, not yet.
Porrada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Motya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Motya is working hard here to advance position.
Motya has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Porrada has passed into side control.
Porrada controls the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Porrada stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Motya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Porrada dives in and grabs Motya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Motya pushes down on Porrada's head and hops out.
Luka Motya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bond Porrada.
Porrada staying out of range there.#CL2#
Porrada has closed the distance and engaged Motya in a clinch.
#BC2#
Porrada breaks from the clinch.
Motya slaps away a takedown attempt from Porrada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Motya. No joy for Porrada on that attempt.
Motya shoots in looking for a takedown but Porrada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Motya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Porrada.#CL2#
Porrada closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Motya being controlled against the cage.
Porrada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Motya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Porrada tries to keep at a distance but Motya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Motya jumps guard but Porrada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Motya successfully pulls guard.
Porrada postures up.
#T4#
Porrada tries to free his leg and advance position but Motya is retaining full guard.
Porrada won't allow Motya to sweep him here.
Motya trying to control the position.
Porrada stopping the sweep attempt from Motya.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Porrada gets to his feet. Motya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Porrada lands a head kick!
#CL#
Motya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Motya goes for a takedown attempt but Porrada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bond Porrada dominated that round.
That's time! Motya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Porrada lands a glancing blow to the side of Motya's head.
Motya moves to clinch but Porrada breaks away
and Porrada counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Porrada is defended easily by Motya.#CL2#
Porrada darts in and clinches Motya up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Porrada pulls his leg out and moves away.
Porrada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Motya pinned against the cage. Motya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Motya tries to clinch there but Porrada circles away.
Porrada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Motya tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Porrada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Luka Motya has been cut.
Motya leaves Porrada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luka Motya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bond Porrada.#TD2#
Porrada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Motya to the mat! Motya manages to get full guard.
Motya wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Motya is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Motya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Porrada drags the fight down to the ground.
Motya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Motya tries to stand but Porrada is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Porrada working for a triangle but Motya defends it easily.
Porrada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Motya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Porrada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Motya wants to get back to full guard.
Motya is trying to stand.
#SU2#
Porrada decides to stand up.
Luka Motya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Motya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Porrada swats away the attempt to clinch by Motya.
Bond Porrada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porrada lands a head kick!
Porrada lands a nice looking kick to the body. Motya takes a step back to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porrada.
Porrada is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porrada dives in and grabs Motya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Motya pushes down on Porrada's head and hops out.
Porrada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Motya fails with a takedown attempt.
Porrada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bond Porrada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luka Motya's cut.
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#
Nice cross by Porrada.
Porrada swats away the attempt to clinch by Motya.
Motya wants to clinch.
Porrada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Motya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Porrada's guard.
Porrada has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Motya has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porrada lands a damaging elbow. #T1##BC2#
Porrada manages to break the clinch.
Porrada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Motya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Motya shoots and misses
and Porrada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Motya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porrada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porrada raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Motya fails with a takedown attempt.
Porrada darts in looking for a takedown but Motya gets double underhooks and turns Porrada into the cage.
Motya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porrada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Porrada throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Porrada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Motya wants to clinch up but Porrada keeps it at a distance.
Porrada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Motya avoids it really well and circles away.
Luka Motya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bond Porrada.
Porrada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Motya.
Motya keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Motya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Porrada is trying to defend but Motya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Motya wants to take a breather but Porrada is having none of it.
Porrada keeping control of the position.
Bond Porrada has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Porrada actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Porrada is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Motya wants to work for an arm triangle but Porrada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Porrada wants to improve his position but Motya is controlling well.
Porrada trying to control here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Motya looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Porrada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Motya throwing shots but Porrada is blocking nicely.
Porrada has hold of Motya's hands but Motya slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Porrada wants to improve his position but Motya is controlling well.
Motya stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porrada holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bond Porrada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Porrada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bond Porrada! |
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