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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rey.
Rey is looking to land body kicks.
Klosov tries to counter with a takedown but Rey is quick to defend against it.
Rey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klosov really is a fat lump.
Klosov wants to clinch up but Rey keeps it at a distance.
Rey darts in looking for a takedown but Klosov gets double underhooks and turns Rey into the cage. #TD2#
Rey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Klosov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rey wants to pass the guard but Klosov is keeping the position.
Klosov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Rey might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1##SUB#
Klosov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rey has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Klosov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Klosov actively working from the bottom here.
Klosov trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klosov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Klosov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klosov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rey manages to mount him!
Rey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klosov is looking to escape.
Rey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Klosov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rey controlling his opponent.
Rey wants to control the pace but Klosov is squirming around nicely.
Rey is landing with some decent strikes but Klosov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rey controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Rey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Klosov wants to hold on but Rey pushes him away.
Rey dominating with strikes here.
Rey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rey controlling the position easily from mount.
Klosov wants to control but Rey is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Rey is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Rey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Rey scores with a takedown into Klosov's guard.
Klosov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rey controls the pace.
Rey trying to control but Klosov is working from the bottom.
Klosov working a defensive guard but Rey manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Klosov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Klosov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Rey takes a little break here. Klosov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rey scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rey advances to mount.
Klosov is looking to improve his position but Rey isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Klosov is working to get back to half guard.
Rey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rey scoring with strikes but Klosov is staying in there.
Klosov can't escape the position.
#T3#
Rey with good strikes from the mount here!
Rey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klosov's face.
Klosov working to try and regain half guard.
Rey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rey goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Klosov turns into him and now he's in Rey's guard.
#SUB2#
Rey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klosov passes into side control.
Rey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Klosov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Rey controlling the position for now.
Klosov trying to control the action but Rey is working from the bottom.
Rey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rey is trying is best to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Rey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Klosov works Rey's body with a nice hook.
Klosov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Klosov's guard.
Rey tries to free his leg and advance position but Klosov is retaining full guard.
Klosov has control of Rey's left arm, preventing Rey from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klosov looking for a sweep. Not yet Klosov, not yet.
Rey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Klosov is looking to stand back up but Rey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Klosov.
Klosov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klosov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rey passes to full mount!
Rey content just to control the position here.
Rey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Rey wants to get back to his feet but Klosov is holding on tight.
Klosov taking shots to the head.
Rey wants to control the pace but Klosov is squirming around nicely.
Klosov tries to reverse the position but Rey maintains control.
Rey looking to finish Klosov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Klosov!
Rey looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Rey is working for a guillotine from mount but Klosov frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
Rey with shots to the head and body - Klosov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Klosov tries to control Rey's body but Rey pushes him off. Klosov squirms to his side and now Rey has his back!
Rob Rey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klosov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rey lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rey has good solid back control here.
Rey lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Klosov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klosov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Klosov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jaki Klosov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Rey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Klosov doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Rey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Rey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Ipidovidovinatrov misses with a body kick.
Ipidovidovinatrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ipidovidovinatrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ipidovidovinatrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takinomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ipidovidovinatrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Takito Takinomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Ipidovidovinatrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in for a double leg but Takinomi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ipidovidovinatrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Takinomi, which made it look bad.
Ipidovidovinatrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ipidovidovinatrov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Takinomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ipidovidovinatrov connects with a right hand. Takinomi shakes it off.
Takinomi misses with a kick to the body.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to clinch up but Takinomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Takinomi tries to counter with a takedown but Ipidovidovinatrov is quick to defend against it.
Takinomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ipidovidovinatrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ipidovidovinatrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takinomi.
Nice takedown defense from Takinomi. No joy for Ipidovidovinatrov on that attempt.
Takinomi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ipidovidovinatrov circles away.
Takinomi tries to clinch
and Ipidovidovinatrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ipidovidovinatrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takinomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ipidovidovinatrov as Takinomi shoots in.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Takinomi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ipidovidovinatrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Ipidovidovinatrov blocks a head kick by Takinomi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ipidovidovinatrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Ipidovidovinatrov closes the distance and pushes Takinomi back into the cage.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takinomi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takinomi can't break the clinch.
Ipidovidovinatrov is trying to pull guard but Takinomi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ipidovidovinatrov is leaning against Takinomi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to pull guard but Takinomi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Takinomi jumps into guard, dragging Ipidovidovinatrov to the mat.
#T3##SUB#
Takinomi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ipidovidovinatrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takinomi is keeping the position for now.
Takinomi trying to control the position.
Takinomi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ipidovidovinatrov is looking for a sweep. Takinomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takinomi is just content to waste time from the top position. Ipidovidovinatrov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ipidovidovinatrov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ipidovidovinatrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Takinomi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ipidovidovinatrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ipidovidovinatrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Ipidovidovinatrov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Takito Takinomi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takinomi defends well and Ipidovidovinatrov ends up having to push Takinomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takinomi has a takedown stuffed.
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Takinomi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ipidovidovinatrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takinomi misses with a takedown attempt - Ipidovidovinatrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takito Takinomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Ipidovidovinatrov.#CL#
Takinomi rushes Ipidovidovinatrov and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Ipidovidovinatrov pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takinomi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takinomi won't allow Ipidovidovinatrov to sweep him here.
Takinomi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SU#
Takinomi stands up and waves to Ipidovidovinatrov to follow him.
Takinomi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ipidovidovinatrov defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Takinomi as Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in.
Ipidovidovinatrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takinomi.
Takinomi moves out of range of the body kick.
Ipidovidovinatrov stuffs the takedown.
Takinomi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ipidovidovinatrov back to the cage. Takinomi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Takinomi gets a clinch. #T2#
Takinomi looking to throw knees to the head but Ipidovidovinatrov is blocking nicely.
Ipidovidovinatrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takinomi walks away with a smile on his face. Ipidovidovinatrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ipidovidovinatrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takinomi circles away.#CL2#
Ipidovidovinatrov closes the distance and pushes Takinomi back into the cage.#BC2#
Ipidovidovinatrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ipidovidovinatrov misses with a leg kick.
Takinomi fails to land the takedown.
Takito Takinomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ipidovidovinatrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takinomi circles away.
Takinomi shoots in for a double leg but Ipidovidovinatrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takinomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ipidovidovinatrov is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Takinomi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ipidovidovinatrov.
Takinomi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takinomi has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Ipidovidovinatrov clinches with his opponent.
Takinomi is trying to pull guard but Ipidovidovinatrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ipidovidovinatrov has Takinomi pressed against the cage, preventing Takinomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takinomi is trying to pull guard but Ipidovidovinatrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Ipidovidovinatrov jumps into guard, dragging Takinomi to the mat.
#T4#
Takinomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ipidovidovinatrov is keeping the position for now.
Takinomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ipidovidovinatrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ipidovidovinatrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takinomi is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ipidovidovinatrov keeping full guard, as Takinomi tries to pass.
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 Takito Takinomi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takinomi as he jumps to the side.
Ipidovidovinatrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takinomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takinomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ipidovidovinatrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takinomi somewhat.#CL#
Takinomi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takinomi stalls. #BC#
Takinomi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Takinomi throws a leg kick but Ipidovidovinatrov moved away.
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Takinomi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ipidovidovinatrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takito Takinomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Ipidovidovinatrov.
Ipidovidovinatrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ipidovidovinatrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ipidovidovinatrov leaves Takinomi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ipidovidovinatrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takinomi avoids it really well and circles away.
Takinomi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ipidovidovinatrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takinomi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ipidovidovinatrov pinned against the cage. Ipidovidovinatrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ipidovidovinatrov unleashes a big counter combination but Takinomi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takinomi sprawls well. Takinomi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ipidovidovinatrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ipidovidovinatrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takinomi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ipidovidovinatrov but Ipidovidovinatrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takinomi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ipidovidovinatrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takinomi is fending him off so far but Ipidovidovinatrov persists. Nope, Takinomi circles away and we're back to standing.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to clinch there but Takinomi circles away.
#T3##CL#
Takinomi gets a clinch. #BC#
Takinomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Takinomi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ipidovidovinatrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takinomi is defending well.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Takinomi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Takinomi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ipidovidovinatrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Ipidovidovinatrov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Ipidovidovinatrov darts in looking for a takedown but Takinomi gets double underhooks and turns Ipidovidovinatrov into the cage. #CL#
Takinomi forces Ipidovidovinatrov back against the cage and clinches.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takinomi smiles and moves away.
Takinomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ipidovidovinatrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takinomi somewhat.
As Takinomi backs off Ipidovidovinatrov throws a huge counter combo but Takinomi manages to avoid it all.
Takinomi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ipidovidovinatrov sprawls well. Ipidovidovinatrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takinomi gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Takinomi closes the distance and pushes Ipidovidovinatrov back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takito Takinomi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takinomi, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takito Takinomi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Rusev counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rusev tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
Rusev keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rusev.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Rusev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rusev lands a nice looking body shot.
Rusev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!#CL#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Rusev prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Rusev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rusev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Rusev is controlling Diaz's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusev is retaining full guard.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Rusev has wrist control.#SUB2#
Rusev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rusev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Rusev shows good takedown defense.
Rusev stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dios Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Rusev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Rusev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3##CL#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Rusev in a clinch.
#BC2#
Rusev breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Rusev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rusev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rusev looks winded!
Diaz lands with a hook. Rusev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Rusev pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Rusev is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Rusev won't allow it.
#T4#
Rusev jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rusev backs up against the cage.
Rusev tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Rusev misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rusev looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Rusev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miro Rusev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rusev darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Rusev into the cage.
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Diaz rushes Rusev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rusev wants a takedown.
Dios Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Rusev.
Rusev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rusev tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Rusev.
Rusev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Rusev is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rusev avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Rusev instigates a clinch.
Rusev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rusev walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Rusev gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz scores with a head kick. Rusev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Miro Rusev has been cut.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.#ROC#Rusev is rocked!#T2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rusev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rusev is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Rusev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rusev seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz cracks Rusev with a good jab.
Nice takedown defense from Rusev. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rusev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusev doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Rusev wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusev circles away.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Rusev avoids it well and moves away.
Rusev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Rusev as Diaz shoots in.
Rusev stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Rusev is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Rusev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.#CL#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rusev, pushing him back against the cage.
Rusev has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rusev's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is working for takedown but Rusev is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dios Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miro Rusev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rusev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Rusev pushes him off.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Rusev sprawls well.
Rusev lands a high kick!
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Rusev shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Rusev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rusev fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dios Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rusev has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Rusev stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Rusev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rusev is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rusev down to the mat. Rusev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Rusev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Rusev, which made it look bad. #T2##CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Rusev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rusev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.#TD2#
Rusev pulls Diaz into guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving.
Rusev is trying to keep Diaz in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rusev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.#T3#
Rusev trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz advances position into side control!
Rusev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Rusev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diaz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miro Rusev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rusev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Rusev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch but Fusasa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schneider tries to clinch but Fusasa is having none of it.
Fusasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Schneider tries to clinch #TD2#
and Fusasa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schneider won't allow Fusasa to pass to mount.
Fusasa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Schneider.
Fusasa stalling. #SUB2#
Fusasa seems to be working for a kimura but Schneider defends the submission attempt.
Fusasa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schneider. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fusasa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Schneider. #T1#
Fusasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Schneider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fusasa trying to pass the guard but Schneider defending well.
Fusasa not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Fusasa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Schneider to get to his feet. #CL2#
Fusasa closes the distance and clinches.
Schneider jumps guard but Fusasa stands there with Schneider around his waist. Schneider gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fusasa can't get the takedown.
Fusasa has had enough of the clinch but Schneider keeps him there for the moment.
Fusasa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schneider prevents it.
Fusasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3##BC2#
Fusasa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schneider moves to clinch but Fusasa breaks away
and Fusasa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fusasa shoots in looking for a takedown. Schneider tries to sprawl out of it but Fusasa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schneider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stefan Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sio Fusasa.
Schneider tries to clinch but Fusasa moves away
and Fusasa counters with a good, hard body kick but Schneider shrugs it off. #CL2#
Fusasa has closed the distance and engaged Schneider in a clinch.
#TD2#
Fusasa jumps guard.
#SUB#
Schneider drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Schneider as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fusasa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Schneider! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stefan Schneider!
Stefan Schneider was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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