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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Karam swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Saint Denis counters by clinching up.
Saint Denis keeps control of Karam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karam tries for a takedown but Saint Denis manages to get underhooks.
Karam can't break the clinch.
Karam is trying to break the clinch but Saint Denis has him pressed against the cage.
Karam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saint Denis walks away with a smile on his face. Karam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saint Denis is looking to land body kicks.
Karam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint Denis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saint Denis somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karam doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint Denis circles away.
#TD2#
Saint Denis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saint Denis. #T1#
Saint Denis is looking to work some ground and pound but Karam has wrist control.
Karam keeping full guard, as Saint Denis tries to pass. #SUB2#
Saint Denis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saint Denis has Karam in his guard.#REVR#
Karam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saint Denis controlling Karam's posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saint Denis keeping full guard, as Karam tries to pass.
Karam trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Denis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saint Denis is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Saint Denis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Denis throwing strikes but missing.
Saint Denis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Karam trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Denis controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Karam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saint Denis defends well.
Karam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karam is trying to hold Saint Denis in close to prevent damage but Saint Denis has managed to pass into half guard.
Karam is looking for a sweep. Saint Denis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Karam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saint Denis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Karam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saint Denis pulls his head out easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saint Denis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint Denis misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benoit Saint Denis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Karam misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karam. #CL2#
Saint Denis moves into range and clinches up with Karam.
Saint Denis presses Karam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karam managing to block the knees to the body from Saint Denis.
Karam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saint Denis walks away with a smile on his face. Karam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saint Denis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karam tries to clinch but Saint Denis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Denis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saint Denis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karam somewhat.
Saint Denis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Saint Denis scores with a jab. Karam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saint Denis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karam leaves Saint Denis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saint Denis defends well and Karam ends up having to push Saint Denis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Karam sets himself, and Saint Denis steps forward looking for the clinch! Karam avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Karam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Denis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karam tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saint Denis.
Saint Denis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Karam tries to stall but Saint Denis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karam goes for a takedown attempt but Saint Denis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karam shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint Denis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saint Denis.
Saint Denis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karam on the side of the head.#ROC2#Karam is rocked!
Karam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saint Denis but Saint Denis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Karam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint Denis connects with a stiff jab that staggers Karam - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benoit Saint Denis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Watson misses with a low kick.
Wrzosek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wrzosek throws a head kick that misses.
Watson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Arkadiusz Wrzosek has been cut.
Wrzosek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
Wrzosek is looking to slow Watson down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Watson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wrzosek's guard.
Wrzosek wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson throws a front kick aimed at Wrzosek's knee but Wrzosek avoids it well. #TD2#
Watson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Watson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##CL2#
Watson gets a clinch.
A short right from Watson.
Watson avoids the elbow strike from Wrzosek, against the cage.
Wrzosek stalling the fight.
#BC#
Wrzosek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Watson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watson lands in his opponent's guard.
Wrzosek has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Watson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wrzosek momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson fails with the takedown
and Wrzosek counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wrzosek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wrzosek dives in for a single leg takedown but Watson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Watson successfully pulls guard.
Wrzosek throws a strike but Watson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wrzosek striking off his back but it's not causing Watson any problems.
Watson is pushing down on Wrzosek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wrzosek is fighting to maintain full guard but Watson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Watson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wrzosek tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Watson in particular looking to stall.
Watson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Watson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arkadiusz Wrzosek'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##CL2#
Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wrzosek jumps guard but Watson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Watson has picked Wrzosek up - he's going for a ride! Watson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wrzosek makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wrzosek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Wrzosek shows good takedown defense.
As Watson tries to get set, Wrzosek tries to push him back and clinch up but Watson manages to avoid the attempt.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrzosek pinned against the cage. Wrzosek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wrzosek throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1#
Watson misses with a few strikes there.
Wrzosek thinks about countering with a head kick.
Watson blocks a head kick by Wrzosek.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Watson has closed the distance and engaged Wrzosek in a clinch.
Wrzosek is trying to drag Watson to the mat but Watson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wrzosek stalling.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wrzosek is trying to maintain a safe position but Watson gets an underhook and turns Wrzosek into the cage.
Watson taking a breather.#T2#
Wrzosek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wrzosek is trying to drag Watson to the mat but Watson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadiusz Wrzosek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##BC#
Wrzosek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrzosek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wrzosek counters with a one-two to the body.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrzosek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrzosek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watson's sensitive parts.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wrzosek tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wrzosek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson throws a push kick but Wrzosek slaps the foot to one side.
Wrzosek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Watson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wrzosek somewhat.
Watson tries to clinch but Wrzosek moves out of range. #CL2#
Watson has Wrzosek up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrzosek effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadiusz Wrzosek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arkadiusz Wrzosek's cut.
That's time! Wrzosek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Watson with a nice cross.
Wrzosek stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wrzosek throws a counter high kick but Watson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Watson tries to clinch but Wrzosek is having none of it.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Wrzosek with that takedown attempt.
Watson throws a right and a left that Wrzosek avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wrzosek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wrzosek is looking for a counter combo.
Wrzosek throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.
Arkadiusz Wrzosek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson lands with a right hand.
Wrzosek darts in looking for a takedown but Watson gets double underhooks and turns Wrzosek into the cage. #T1#
Wrzosek looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadiusz Wrzosek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson misses with a low kick as Wrzosek jumps back.
Wrzosek drops down looking for a counter takedown but Watson sprawls and moves away.
Watson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watson cracks a nice hook into Wrzosek's ribs.
Watson with a jab.
Wrzosek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Watson clinches with his opponent.
Watson avoiding damage as Wrzosek throws knees to the body.
Wrzosek stalling the fight.
#T2#
Wrzosek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wrzosek tries to score a body lock takedown but Watson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Watson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Watson clinches up with Wrzosek and pushes him back against the cage.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Wrzosek is controlling him.
Watson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wrzosek.
Watson pushes Wrzosek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Watson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wrzosek smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Wrzosek closes the distance and clinches.
Watson blocks an elbow strike.
Wrzosek effectively controlling the action here.
Watson working hard to break the clinch.
Wrzosek trying to stall but Watson improves his position.
#BC2#
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watson lands a right hook to the body.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#Arkadiusz Wrzosek's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Watson has Wrzosek up against the cage in a clinch.
Watson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Wrzosek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrzosek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson swivels and escapes.
Watson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wrzosek throws a quick counter head kick but Watson was just out of range.#CL2#
Watson clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Watson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Reñan Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vieira shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vieira looks winded!#T1#
Silva sizes up Vieira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Silva tenderised Vieira's leg. Vieira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vieira walks into a jab.
Vieira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Vieira tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vieira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Vieira off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Silva throws a pinpoint strike between Vieira's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Vieira crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Silva scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reñan Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Reñan Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ilaleztice misses with a takedown #TD#
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vieira is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Ilaleztice is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ilaleztice with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ilaleztice tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vieira controlling the pace.
Vieira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ilaleztice for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vieira drops an elbow to the side of Ilaleztice's head.
Ilaleztice tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira is taking a breather. Ilaleztice says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU#
Vieira escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ilaleztice throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilaleztice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Ilaleztice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vieira dodges the punch combination from Ilaleztice.
As Ilaleztice tries to get set, Vieira tries to push him back and clinch up but Ilaleztice manages to avoid the attempt.
Ilaleztice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieira swivels and escapes.
Charles Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shyntlar Ilaleztice.
Ilaleztice looks winded!
Ilaleztice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Vieira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ilaleztice on his heels. He'll look to pass Ilaleztice's guard now, I'm sure.
Ilaleztice is wriggling around but Vieira manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Vieira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Vieira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Vieira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Vieira moves into range and clinches up with Ilaleztice.#BC#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ilaleztice is defended easily by Vieira.
No luck for Ilaleztice with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilaleztice shoots for a double leg takedown but Vieira sprawls well. He's pushed Ilaleztice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Charles Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shyntlar Ilaleztice.#TD#
Vieira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ilaleztice is looking to get back to his feet here but Vieira is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ilaleztice's back.
Ilaleztice is breathing heavily.#T1#
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.
#T2#
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilaleztice can do to turn this around?
Ilaleztice can't escape the position.
Vieira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ilaleztice.
Vieira continues to stall.#T3##SUB#
Vieira is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Ilaleztice has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Vieira has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Ilaleztice taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Vieira doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Vieira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Ruchala throws a head kick that misses.
Ruchala misses with a head kick.
Ruchala blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Ruchala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Ruchala gets a clinch.
Ruchala looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy is looking for a takedown.
Ruchala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruchala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Robert Ruchala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Murphy.
Murphy jumps guard but Ruchala stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Murphy jumps guard and drags Ruchala to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruchala is one step ahead there.
Ruchala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy wants to stand but Ruchala is controlling the position.
Ruchala controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy has Ruchala pulled in close to control his posture.
Murphy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruchala throws a head kick that misses.
As Ruchala backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Ruchala manages to avoid it all.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruchala looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Max Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
#T3#
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruchala.
Murphy scores with a head kick. Ruchala tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ruchala stuffs the takedown.
Ruchala blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Ruchala avoids it well.
Ruchala tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Ruchala blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy looks winded!
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Ruchala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy throws a head kick but Ruchala moves out of range.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses. #T4#
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruchala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruchala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruchala shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Ruchala.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruchala is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ruchala throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Ruchala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ruchala has a takedown stuffed.
Ruchala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Ruchala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruchala.
Ruchala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruchala throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Ruchala backing up. Ruchala nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruchala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Ruchala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Max Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruchala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Ruchala looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Murphy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy keeps Ruchala at a distance using the push kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy thuds his shin into the meat of Ruchala's side.
Ruchala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruchala wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruchala looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murphy duly obliges.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruchala.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Ruchala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Ruchala moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Ruchala.
#T2#
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruchala tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruchala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Ruchala takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Murphy pulls Ruchala into guard.
#T3#
Ruchala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy pulls Ruchala in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruchala from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murphy is continuing to stall.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
Murphy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ruchala has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Ruchala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Ruchala moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruchala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruchala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruchala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Ruchala throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruchala finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruchala 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.
Max Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Ruchala looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruchala.
Ruchala blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruchala as he jumps to the side.
Ruchala jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruchala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruchala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruchala.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murphy!
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
A head kick misses from Murphy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruchala.
Murphy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ruchala back to the cage. Murphy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruchala counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruchala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Ruchala shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Ruchala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruchala avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Ruchala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruchala tries to clinch up.#T2#
Ruchala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruchala somewhat.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruchala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy throws a head kick that Ruchala semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruchala fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy throws a head kick that Ruchala semi-blocks.
#T3#
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruchala throws a quick counter head kick but Murphy was just out of range.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruchala.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Ruchala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Ruchala changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruchala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruchala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ruchala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Ruchala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruchala misses with the combination.
Ruchala misses with the combination.
Murphy lands a head kick!
Robert Ruchala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Ruchala avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Max Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruchala dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Murphy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Wiklacz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Teradur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wiklacz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wiklacz working some strikes from top position.
Teradur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiklacz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Wiklacz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Teradur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Teradur has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wiklacz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Wiklacz keeping moving, preventing Teradur from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wiklacz wants to sweep here but Teradur controlling him for the moment.
Wiklacz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wiklacz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teradur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wiklacz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wiklacz fails to land the takedown.
Great Teradur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Wiklacz.
Wiklacz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teradur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teradur is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Wiklacz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teradur pinned against the cage. Teradur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teradur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Teradur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wiklacz. #TD2#
Wiklacz dives in and scores a takedown into Teradur's guard.#T4#
Wiklacz content to stall in guard here.
Wiklacz throws a strike but Teradur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wiklacz controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiklacz keeping moving, preventing Teradur from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jakub Wiklacz will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Wiklacz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wiklacz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teradur quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Wiklacz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wiklacz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Teradur can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wiklacz with the ground and pound but Teradur regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wiklacz not doing much here.
Wiklacz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Teradur reverses the position - he's now on top in Wiklacz's guard.
Wiklacz wants to sweep here but Teradur controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Wiklacz pulls Teradur in close to prevent any damage.
Wiklacz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teradur is one step ahead there.
Wiklacz controlling Teradur's posture. #T3#
Wiklacz 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#
Teradur thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wiklacz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wiklacz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wiklacz is looking to sweep but instead, Teradur has passed into half guard.
#T4#
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.
Teradur is trying to control. Wiklacz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Teradur passes into side control, despite Wiklacz's attempt to control the position.
Wiklacz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teradur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wiklacz throws a lazy head kick
and Teradur counters with a body kick that stops Wiklacz in his tracks momentarily.
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 Great Teradur will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wiklacz wants to clinch.
Wiklacz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teradur sprawls well. Teradur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wiklacz gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiklacz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Wiklacz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Teradur counters with a quick kick to the body but Wiklacz blocks it.#TD#
Teradur dives in and scores a takedown into Wiklacz's guard.
Teradur trying to control but Wiklacz is working from the bottom.
Teradur is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wiklacz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wiklacz wants to sweep here but Teradur controlling him for the moment. #T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wiklacz seems keen to control Teradur's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Teradur stuffs the takedown attempt from Wiklacz. Wiklacz gets slowly back to his feet.
Teradur quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Great Teradur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Wiklacz.#T3#
Teradur swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiklacz.
Wiklacz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teradur changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wiklacz tries for a takedown but Teradur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Teradur as Wiklacz shoots in.
Wiklacz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teradur defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wiklacz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Teradur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wiklacz has a takedown stuffed.
Teradur is looking to counter with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Wiklacz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Great Teradur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Teradur has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Great Teradur! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Vieira tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range. #TD2#
Oliveira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliveira is proving hard to escape from.
Oliveira wants to stand up but Vieira is controlling him.
Oliveira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oliveira controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
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.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.#ES#
Oliveira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Oliveira gets control of Vieira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliveira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Oliveira working for submissions but it's allowed Vieira to get to half guard.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Oliveira is looking to escape.#SUB#
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oliveira pushes Vieira off but Vieira dives into side control.
#T3#
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vieira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Vieira is dominant here and he's now got Oliveira's back!
Vieira tries to keep control of the position but Oliveira is staying busy.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Vieira has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Vieira is riding his opponent, not letting Oliveira buck him off.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Vieira has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oliveira tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Vieira tightening his grip on Oliveira, looking for the choke.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Vieira is hanging on to Oliveira's back as he tries to escape.
Oliveira is trying to stand back up.
Oliveira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vieira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Vieira has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Vieira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vieira is defended easily by Oliveira.
Vieira stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Vieira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira wants to take the fight to the mat but Vieira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vieira pulls guard successfully.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Vieira is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Charles Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.
Vieira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Oliveira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vieira working a defensive guard but Oliveira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Oliveira grinds an elbow into Vieira's temple.
Oliveira wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira working away.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieira is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Oliveira tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Vieira tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it.
Vieira struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Oliveira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Vieira is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Oliveira yanks on the arm and Vieira is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Oliveira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Oliveira!
Samuel Oliveira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Kuba with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Eriksson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuba stalling in the clinch but Eriksson improves position.
Eriksson blocks an elbow strike from Kuba.
Kuba stalling in the clinch but Eriksson improves position.
Kuba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuba tries to circle away but Eriksson has him pinned against the cage.
Kuba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiktor Kuba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eriksson pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kuba rushes Eriksson and presses him up against the cage.
Kuba tries to circle away but Eriksson has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kuba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD2#
Eriksson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuba tries to roll over but Eriksson keeps him under control.
Eriksson tries to pass to full mount but Kuba defends it.
Eriksson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuba is looking to control Eriksson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuba avoid being mounted?
Eriksson trying to mount his opponent but Kuba defends it. #T2#
Kuba is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Eriksson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuba defends it well.
Eriksson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eriksson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eriksson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuba is trying to maintain the position but Eriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
Eriksson prevents Kuba from improving his position.#T3#
Eriksson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuba wants to get back to full guard.
Eriksson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eriksson pinned against the cage. Eriksson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eriksson tries to counter with a clinch but Kuba shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Eriksson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eriksson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kuba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kuba tries to control but Eriksson manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eriksson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Eriksson looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porilov Eriksson dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Eriksson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eriksson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuba's legs.
Eriksson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kuba tries to hold on but Eriksson pushes him away.
Kuba looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuba wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T1#
Good control from Eriksson.
Porilov Eriksson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Eriksson looking for the choke but no joy.
Eriksson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kuba is looking for a way out.
Eriksson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kuba's body.
Eriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kuba tries to escape but Eriksson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Eriksson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Eriksson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Kuba is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Eriksson on his back. Eriksson looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Kuba has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Porilov Eriksson! |
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