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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Bhardwaj instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bhardwaj gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Frenberg is looking to stand back up but Bhardwaj counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Frenberg. #REVB#
Bhardwaj throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frenberg to regain full guard.
Bhardwaj throws an elbow that misses. Frenberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bhardwaj's guard. Nice move by Frenberg!#REVB#
Frenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Bhardwaj is retaining full guard.
Frenberg is still trying to improve position.#SU2#
Bhardwaj is working an open guard so Frenberg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Frenberg shoots in for a takedown but Bhardwaj shows good takedown defense.
Bhardwaj misses with a low kick.#T1##TD2#
Frenberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bhardwaj manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Frenberg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Frenberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Frenberg keeps control of Bhardwaj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frenberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bhardwaj smiles and moves away.
Aaryan Bhardwaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Frenberg.
Frenberg misses with a takedown #CL#
and Bhardwaj counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frenberg is trying to drag Bhardwaj to the mat but Bhardwaj just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frenberg looks winded!#T2#
Bhardwaj lands with a left to the head.
Frenberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Bhardwaj manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bhardwaj looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES#
Bhardwaj has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Frenberg is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bhardwaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frenberg backwards. #TD#
Bhardwaj manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Bhardwaj 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.#ES#
Bhardwaj manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bhardwaj scores with a shot to the side of Frenberg's head.
Bhardwaj scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Bhardwaj jumps guard.
#ES#
Bhardwaj pushes Frenberg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Frenberg tries to move into range but Bhardwaj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frenberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bhardwaj.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhardwaj tries to bum rush Frenberg with a series of wild strikes but Frenberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johan Frenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL2#
Frenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frenberg letting Bhardwaj take a breather here.
Bhardwaj is trying to force a seperation but Frenberg has the dominant position.
Bhardwaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frenberg is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Bhardwaj manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Bhardwaj pushes Frenberg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bhardwaj misses with a wild combination.
Bhardwaj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaryan Bhardwaj dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bhardwaj tries to land a leg kick but Frenberg saw it coming and moves away.
Frenberg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Frenberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick from Bhardwaj misses.
Bhardwaj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frenberg as he avoids it easily.
Frenberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Bhardwaj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frenberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frenberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frenberg goes for a double leg but Bhardwaj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bhardwaj continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhardwaj swinging wildly here.
Bhardwaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frenberg can do to turn this around?
Frenberg is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Frenberg closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Bhardwaj tries to break the clinch but Frenberg is controlling the position. #TD#
Bhardwaj successfully pulls guard.
#ES#
Bhardwaj pushes Frenberg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bhardwaj shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaryan Bhardwaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Frenberg clinches up against the cage.
Frenberg is trying to pull guard but Bhardwaj turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bhardwaj.
A frustrated look appears on Bhardwaj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aaryan Bhardwaj has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Bhardwaj ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bhardwaj no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Bhardwaj kicks Frenberg off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Frenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bhardwaj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bhardwaj. #TD#
Bhardwaj jumps guard.
Bhardwaj is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Bhardwaj pushes Frenberg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Aaryan Bhardwaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frenberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Frenberg walks into a jab.
Frenberg shoots and misses
and Bhardwaj counters with a left to the body.
Bhardwaj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frenberg as he jumps to the side.
Bhardwaj looks to land a combination but Frenberg avoids it well.
Frenberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Bhardwaj lands a jab to Frenberg's midsection.
Bhardwaj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Bhardwaj as Frenberg shoots in.#T4##TD#
Bhardwaj looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Bhardwaj postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Frenberg to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhardwaj throws a nice looking combination but Frenberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frenberg dives in and grabs Bhardwaj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bhardwaj pushes down on Frenberg's head and hops out.
Bhardwaj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bhardwaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bhardwaj closes the distance and pushes Frenberg back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bhardwaj scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaryan Bhardwaj dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bhardwaj shoots in for a double leg but Frenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frenberg tries to stall but Bhardwaj uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhardwaj controls his hands.
Frenberg working hard to break the clinch.
Frenberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bhardwaj walks away with a smile on his face. Frenberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Bhardwaj closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frenberg to the mat! Frenberg manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhardwaj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bhardwaj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bhardwaj tries to free his leg and advance position but Frenberg is retaining full guard.
Bhardwaj throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SU#
Bhardwaj decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some wild striking there from Bhardwaj.
Frenberg shoots in for a takedown but Bhardwaj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bhardwaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Frenberg tries to keep at a distance but Bhardwaj has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bhardwaj pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Bhardwaj has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Frenberg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Bhardwaj gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Frenberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bhardwaj.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bhardwaj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bhardwaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bhardwaj controlling the pace. #SU#
Bhardwaj stands up from half guard.
Bhardwaj fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Bhardwaj punishes Frenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Bhardwaj lands with an uppercut that bounces Frenberg off the cage and back into range.
Frenberg fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bhardwaj moves into the clinch.
Aaryan Bhardwaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Frenberg.
Bhardwaj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bhardwaj is looking to break free of the clinch but Frenberg has double underhooks.
Bhardwaj can't break the clinch.
Bhardwaj is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Bhardwaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frenberg backwards.
Frenberg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bhardwaj pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Frenberg tries to keep at a distance but Bhardwaj has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aaryan Bhardwaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frenberg blocks an elbow strike from Bhardwaj.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhardwaj lands a shot to the body.
Bhardwaj throws an elbow that misses.
Johan Frenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Bhardwaj jumps into guard, dragging Frenberg to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaryan Bhardwaj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bhardwaj 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaryan Bhardwaj! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Huuhkaja closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Singh's guard.
Huuhkaja wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Huuhkaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singh wants to sweep here but Huuhkaja controlling him for the moment.
Huuhkaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Singh has control of Huuhkaja's left arm, preventing Huuhkaja from doing any damage.
Singh keeping full guard, as Huuhkaja tries to pass. #T1#
Huuhkaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Singh shoots for a double leg takedown but Huuhkaja sprawls well. He's pushed Singh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Huuhkaja. #CL2#
Huuhkaja clinches up against the cage.
Singh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huuhkaja is defending well for now.
Huuhkaja tries to land knees in the clinch but Singh avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Huuhkaja has Singh pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huuhkaja pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Singh tumbling to the mat - Huuhkaja dives into Singh's guard.
Singh has his feet on Huuhkaja's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Huuhkaja defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Singh.#T2#
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Huuhkaja.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Huuhkaja.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Huuhkaja manages to break the clinch.
Huuhkaja throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Singh.#CUT2#It looks like Lebron Singh has been cut.#CL#
Singh drives through and clinches with Huuhkaja against the cage.
Huuhkaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Singh walks away with a smile on his face. Huuhkaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Huuhkaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Singh did well to prevent Huuhkaja getting side control.
Singh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Singh shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Singh has closed the distance and engaged Huuhkaja in a clinch.
Huuhkaja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Singh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Huuhkaja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Singh's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Singh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Huuhkaja is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Singh to the mat. Singh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Singh controls Huuhkaja momentarily but Huuhkaja frees himself.
Huuhkaja 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.
Huuhkaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Singh is trying to control the position but Huuhkaja postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Huuhkaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Singh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Singh wants to sweep here but Huuhkaja controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Singh closes the distance and clinches up with Huuhkaja, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes Huuhkaja against the cage but Huuhkaja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Huuhkaja drives through with a takedown into Singh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Huuhkaja wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Huuhkaja stopping the sweep attempt from Singh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arppa Huuhkaja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lebron Singh'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.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Singh enables Huuhkaja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Singh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Singh wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Singh instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Huuhkaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh wants to clinch.#TD2#
Huuhkaja closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Singh's guard.
Singh wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Huuhkaja drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Huuhkaja preventing the sweep.
Singh working a defensive guard but Huuhkaja manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU2#
Huuhkaja decides to stand back up. Huuhkaja steps back and let's Singh get back to his feet.#TD2#
Huuhkaja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Singh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Singh seems a little lost for a moment, as Huuhkaja dominates the positioning.
Singh tries to buck Huuhkaja off but Huuhkaja is having none of it.
Huuhkaja misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Singh tries to bench press Huuhkaja off him but Huuhkaja keeps the position. #T2#
Huuhkaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working. #SU2#
Huuhkaja stands up and beckons Singh to his feet.
Singh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huuhkaja tries to avoid it but Singh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huuhkaja to the ground. Huuhkaja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huuhkaja is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh wants to clinch up but Huuhkaja keeps it at a distance.
Huuhkaja with the counter takedown but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh shoots in for a takedown but Huuhkaja shows good takedown defense.
Huuhkaja slaps away a takedown attempt from Singh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huuhkaja throws a big counter head kick but Singh avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Huuhkaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Huuhkaja seems content to control.#T3#
Singh tries to get to full guard but Huuhkaja has control of the leg.
Lebron Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huuhkaja sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huuhkaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huuhkaja fails with the takedown
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Huuhkaja displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Singh. #CL2#
Huuhkaja moves into the clinch.
Huuhkaja's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arppa Huuhkaja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lebron Singh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Huuhkaja fails with the takedown.
Singh is looking to clinch but Huuhkaja is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Singh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh pushes Huuhkaja off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Singh tries to land a front kick but Huuhkaja steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Huuhkaja tries to clinch there but Singh circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Singh dives in for a single leg takedown but Huuhkaja sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Huuhkaja.
#T1#
Huuhkaja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Singh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Huuhkaja has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Singh is trying to keep an underhook but Huuhkaja manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Singh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Huuhkaja throws a right and a left that Singh avoids nicely. #TD2#
Huuhkaja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Huuhkaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huuhkaja passes the guard and advances to mount!
Singh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Singh is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Huuhkaja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Singh regains half guard.
Huuhkaja wants to free his trapped foot but Singh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huuhkaja slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Huuhkaja's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Huuhkaja not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2#
Huuhkaja decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Singh darts in and clinches Huuhkaja up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Huuhkaja.
Singh struggles to land a body shot inside as Huuhkaja controls his hands.
Singh is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Singh jumps guard but Huuhkaja turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huuhkaja displaying some good clinch control by pressing Singh up against the cage.
Huuhkaja jumps guard but Singh stands there with Huuhkaja around his waist. Huuhkaja gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Huuhkaja breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Huuhkaja moves into the clinch successfully.
Singh taking a breather.
Singh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Huuhkaja to keep the fight standing.
Lebron Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arppa Huuhkaja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Singh tries to work over Huuhkaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arppa Huuhkaja.
I've got Huuhkaja winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arppa Huuhkaja! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jazz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Siva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Siva sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Jazz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Siva throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jazz's body to avoid the submission. Jazz has instead reached around Siva's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jazz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hugh Jazz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Ivanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ellankorpi.
Ellankorpi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ellankorpi checks a leg kick nicely.
Ellankorpi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Ellankorpi's guard.
Ellankorpi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ivanov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ellankorpi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ellankorpi moves out of range of the body kick.
Ellankorpi goes for a double leg but Ivanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivanov continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick lands from Ellankorpi. #CL2#
Ellankorpi clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Ivanov successfully pulls guard.
Ivanov is trying to keep Ellankorpi in close.
#T1##SU2#
Ellankorpi gets to his feet. Ivanov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Ivanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellankorpi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellankorpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ellankorpi controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself. #SUB2#
Ivanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Ellankorpi is looking to stand back up but Ivanov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ellankorpi.
Ellankorpi trying to control but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov stalling.
Ivanov wants to free his trapped foot but Ellankorpi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanov connects with a nice short shot to Ellankorpi's temple. #T3#
Ivanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ellankorpi trying to control from the bottom.
Ivanov wants to stand up but Ellankorpi is controlling the position.
Ivanov working over Ellankorpi with some ground and pound. Ellankorpi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ivanov passes into side control, despite Ellankorpi's attempt to control the position.
#T4##SUB#
Ivanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ellankorpi, who protects the arm well.
Ivanov wants to stand but Ellankorpi has his arm trapped.
Ellankorpi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ivanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ivanov cracks Ellankorpi with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellankorpi wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanov lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ivanov slips a jab and a cross from Ellankorpi.
#TD2#
Ellankorpi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ivanov trying to control but Ellankorpi postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ellankorpi lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanov moves into full guard.
Ivanov pulls Ellankorpi in close to prevent any damage.
Igor Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellankorpi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellankorpi can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ellankorpi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov is trying to keep Ellankorpi in close.
Ivanov trying to control the position here. #ES#
Ivanov kicks Ellankorpi off and gets to his feet.
Ellankorpi lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Ivanov clinches up against the cage.
Ellankorpi trying to land knees to the body.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Ellankorpi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ivanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov wanted to stand there but Ellankorpi had control of the position.
Ellankorpi is adopting a defensive guard.
Ellankorpi being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Ellankorpi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ivanov uses it to pass to side control.
Ellankorpi wants to control but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ivanov cracks Ellankorpi with a big right hand but Ellankorpi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#CUT#It looks like Samuel Ellankorpi has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Ellankorpi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ellankorpi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ellankorpi is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ivanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ellankorpi, who protects the arm well.
Ellankorpi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellankorpi wants to get back to full guard.
Ellankorpi trying to control here.
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 Igor Ivanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Ellankorpi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Ivanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ellankorpi darts in looking for a takedown but Ivanov gets double underhooks and turns Ellankorpi into the cage.
Ellankorpi tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Ellankorpi sprawls well.
Ellankorpi throws a right hand that Ivanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanov also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Ellankorpi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ivanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ellankorpi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Ellankorpi decides to stand back up.
Ellankorpi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Ivanov lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ellankorpi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellankorpi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Ivanov jumps guard and drags Ellankorpi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ellankorpi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ellankorpi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ellankorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellankorpi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Ivanov has his foot on Ellankorpi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ellankorpi works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanov working a defensive guard here.
Ellankorpi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ellankorpi throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ellankorpi enables Ivanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ellankorpi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ellankorpi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ivanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Ellankorpi 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.
Ellankorpi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellankorpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanov tests Ellankorpi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Samuel Ellankorpi's cut even more.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Ellankorpi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ivanov successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellankorpi wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Samuel Ellankorpi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Ellankorpi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ivanov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ellankorpi's body to avoid the submission. Ellankorpi has instead reached around Ivanov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ellankorpi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Ellankorpi! |
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