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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Valyras changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hadizic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hadizic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Valyras missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valyras prevents Hadizic from improving his position.#SUB#
Hadizic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hadizic looking for submissions off his back.
Valyras prevents Hadizic from standing back up.
Valyras tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hadizic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valyras pulls his head out easily.
Hadizic is not content to let Valyras control the position.#SUB#
Hadizic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Hadizic is looking for a sweep. Valyras is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hadizic is staying active underneath Valyras, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hadizic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hadizic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hadizic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadizic tries to get to full guard but Valyras has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hadizic looking for submissions off his back.
Valyras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hadizic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hadizic actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Hadizic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valyras.
Hadizic is staying active underneath Valyras, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hadizic is trying to maintain the position but Valyras is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hadizic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hadizic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Valyras is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hadizic defends it well.
Hadizic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Hadizic looking for submissions off his back.
Hadizic wants to get back to full guard.
Hadizic is refusing to be controlled, as Valyras sits in half guard.
Hadizic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hadizic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valyras defends it easily.#SUB#
Hadizic is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Valyras has his hands clasped together but Hadizic extends and breaks Valyras's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hadizic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edin Hadizic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Valyras closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Valyras knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hadizic on the ground.
Valyras wants to control but Hadizic is keeping him busy.
Hadizic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valyras off and has taken his back!
Hadizic not allowing Valyras to control his hands. #SUB2#
Valyras won't enjoy being in this position. Hadizic looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Valyras is tapping - it's over boys! Hadizic picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edin Hadizic!
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Event:
GFC 8: Fury
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Valyras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and ez counters by moving into the clinch.
ez gets underhooks to prevent Valyras's takedown attempt.
Valyras looks winded!
ez just leaning against Valyras, taking a breather. #TD#
ez decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Valyras got a little sloppy there for a moment and ez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valyras has managed to get both his arms back between ez's legs - danger averted.
ez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valyras is one step ahead there.
ez is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valyras drops back looking for a leg! ez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ez manages to kick Valyras off! Valyras jumps back into ez's guard. #T1#
ez controls Valyras momentarily but Valyras frees himself. #SUB#
ez working for a triangle but Valyras defends it easily.
ez is trying to control the position but Valyras postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valyras wants to pass the guard but ez is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ez is trying to keep Valyras in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valyras moves in looking to clinch but ez pushes him off.
Valyras tries to score a power double leg takedown but ez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valyras somewhat.
Valyras has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as ez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDiaz ez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras.#T3#
ez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valyras paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ez stuffs the takedown attempt from Valyras. Valyras gets slowly back to his feet.
ez is looking to clinch but Valyras is avoiding it.
Valyras drops down looking to force a counter takedown but ez defends it well.#CL#
ez rushes Valyras and presses him up against the cage.
ez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valyras is keeping busy.
ez is trying to maintain a safe position but Valyras gets an underhook and turns ez into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valyras has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by ez after a bit of a struggle.
ez tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Valyras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
ez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
ez rushes Valyras and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
ez can't get the takedown.
ez fails to pull guard.
Valyras misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
ez manages to break the clinch.
ez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valyras defends well and ez ends up having to push Valyras into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valyras throws a fast counter high kick but ez manages to duck under it in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ez fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
McDiaz ez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Valyras stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valyras wants it to stay on the feet.
Valyras shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ez but ez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ez wants to clinch up but Valyras keeps it at a distance.
ez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valyras counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valyras shoots in looking for a takedown but ez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valyras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ez lands with a slapping head kick.
Valyras dives in and grabs ez's left leg, looking for a takedown. ez pushes down on Valyras's head and hops out.
McDiaz ez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras.
ez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valyras avoids it really well and circles away.
Valyras is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
ez gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
ez is trying to control. Valyras wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
ez is trying to work for a kimura but Valyras is defending well.
ez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valyras can do to turn this around?
ez is keen to just control but Valyras is a slippery customer.
ez uses his free foot to push down on Valyras's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valyras. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valyras has given up his back here.
#SUB#
ez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Valyras has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
ez struggling to keep hold of the position.
ez lands with a hammerfist to the side of Valyras's head.
ez biding his time, controlling Valyras. #T3##SUB#
Valyras is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if ez gets his way!
Will ez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McDiaz ez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valyras tries to break free.
ez is looking to control Valyras but Valyras is wriggling around and keeping busy. #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.
Valyras wants to escape the position.
Valyras has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from ez.#SUB#
ez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Valyras trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
ez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ez wants to control but Valyras is keeping busy.#SUB#
ez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Valyras has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
McDiaz ez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
ez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valyras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for ez with that takedown attempt.
ez tries to clinch but Valyras moves out of range.
ez misses with the combination.
McDiaz ez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valyras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valyras tries a head kick but it misses.
ez dives in for a single leg takedown but Valyras sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valyras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for McDiaz ez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Valyras is predictable there
and ez counters with a three punch combo that has Valyras backing up. Valyras nods at ez to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Valyras throws the kick towards the body but ez avoids it.
ez shoots for a double leg takedown but Valyras sprawls well. He's pushed ez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valyras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ez misses with a takedown attempt - Valyras sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Valyras gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
ez trying to control the position but instead, Valyras has worked for underhooks and has pushed ez into the cage.
ez wants to break free but Valyras has control.
#BC#
ez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ez checks a low kick from Valyras.
ez shoots for a takedown but Valyras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
ez sets himself, and Valyras steps forward looking for the clinch! ez avoids it this time.
Valyras misses with a body kick.
ez has a takedown stuffed.
Valyras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ez avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valyras enables ez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valyras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valyras is wriggling around but ez manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
ez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valyras doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time ez.
ez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
ez slows the pace down in half guard.
Valyras is staying active underneath ez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valyras looks like he's trying to stand up.
Babis Valyras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDiaz ez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ez wants to control but Valyras is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to McDiaz ez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... McDiaz ez!
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Event:
GFC 3: Collision Course
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Girlea moves into range and clinches up with Valyras.
Valyras looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Girlea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Girlea closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valyras's guard.
Girlea won't allow Valyras to sweep him here.
Girlea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valyras looking for a sweep. Not yet Valyras, not yet.
Valyras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Girlea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girlea landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Girlea gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD#
Girlea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valyras has hold of Girlea's hands but Girlea slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Girlea is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Girlea definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Girlea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Girlea is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valyras is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Girlea stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2##TD#
Girlea looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Girlea controlling the pace.
Girlea passes to side control.
Girlea in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girlea works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Girlea controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Valyras is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Valyras's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Girlea is staying tight to Valyras's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Girlea connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Valyras some visible discomfort.
Valyras is trying to improve his position.
Girlea working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Girlea trying to control the action but Valyras is working from the bottom. #SU#
Girlea decides to stand back up.
Girlea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valyras sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Girlea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valyras.#TD#
Valyras tries to sprawl but Girlea drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Girlea seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valyras missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Valyras looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Girlea 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#
Girlea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Girlea looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Girlea stopping the sweep attempt from Valyras.#SU#
Girlea stands up and waves to Valyras to follow him. #TD#
Girlea shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valyras's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Girlea stands up and waves to Valyras to follow him. #TD#
Girlea dives in and scores a takedown into Valyras's guard.#T1#
Girlea slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Girlea is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Girlea is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Girlea is working for a kimura but Valyras is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Girlea lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Girlea is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Girlea looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valyras with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Girlea stalling.
Girlea's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Girlea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Valyras tries to get to full guard but Girlea has control of the leg.
Girlea is nestled in close to Valyras, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Girlea content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Girlea is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valyras is just riding it out for now. Girlea eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Girlea slows the pace down in half guard.
Girlea is nestled in close to Valyras, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Girlea dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Valyras shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Girlea but Girlea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Girlea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ian Girlea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Girlea shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valyras napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Girlea is staying tight to Valyras's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Valyras is trying to improve his position.
Valyras takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Girlea stands up. #T1#
Girlea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Girlea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valyras defends it nicely.
Girlea scores with a head kick.
#TD#
Girlea shoots in and bounces Valyras off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valyras has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Girlea has passed into side control.
#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Valyras takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ian Girlea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Girlea lands an elbow. #T3##SU#
Girlea stands up.
Girlea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valyras sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Girlea gets a clinch. #TD#
Girlea drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Girlea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Girlea trying to keep a closed guard but Valyras is proving a slippery customer.
Girlea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valyras can do to turn this around?
Girlea throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Girlea keeping full guard, as Valyras tries to pass. #SUB#
Girlea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valyras gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valyras accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Girlea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valyras can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Girlea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Girlea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Girlea 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Girlea!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Valyras stuffs the takedown.
Valyras looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valyras wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side#TD#
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Valyras throws Mason to one side and escapes!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason. #ES2#
Valyras throws Mason to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Mason scores with a takedown into Valyras's guard.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valyras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Mason stands up over Valyras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason postures up in Valyras's guard and throws a big left but Valyras blocks it.
Mason distracts Valyras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason stands up over Valyras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valyras on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason stands up over Valyras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Valyras looking for a sweep. Not yet Valyras, not yet.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valyras's head.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Valyras has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Valyras has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valyras wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Valyras's brow.
Valyras looking to control.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valyras's head.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Mason cracks Valyras with a solid left hand.#T4#
Mason scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
Valyras is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mason presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Valyras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mason slows down the pace here.
Valyras prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valyras wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mason dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Valyras tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason tries to counter with a takedown but Valyras is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valyras is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Valyras's brow.
Mason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mason works over Valyras with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valyras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason is in close to Valyras's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valyras is breathing heavily.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valyras's head.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valyras can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mason cracks Valyras with a solid left hand.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Valyras is rocked!
Valyras has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Valyras is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mike Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valyras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Valyras.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Valyras's brow.
Valyras is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Valyras seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Valyras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Mason cracks Valyras with a solid left hand.
Mason works over Valyras with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Valyras trying to control the position.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason stands up over Valyras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason stands up over Valyras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valyras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mason dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valyras unleashes a big counter combination but Mason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valyras is looking to land body kicks.
Valyras defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Valyras wants to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch position.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Valyras sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valyras misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Valyras tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Valyras's guard.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Valyras wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Valyras has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valyras's head.
Mason won't allow Valyras to sweep him here. #T1#
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valyras is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason prevents Valyras from getting back to his feet.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason works over Valyras with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valyras has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valyras wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valyras trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mason works over Valyras with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valyras preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Mason distracts Valyras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason won't allow Valyras to sweep him here.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valyras manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Valyras controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Valyras defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Mason has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Valyras is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mason.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Valyras are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mason is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Valyras is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason is trying to escape the mount.
Valyras trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mason!
Mike Mason decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Valyras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valyras looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vanhanen lands with a good body shot.
Valyras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valyras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Affe Vanhanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valyras doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valyras checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valyras.
Valyras moves out of range of the body kick.
Vanhanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valyras blocks a leg kick.
Vanhanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vanhanen looks to land a combination. Valyras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valyras walks into a straight right hand from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Vanhanen scores with a jab to the head.
Valyras checks a leg kick nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valyras or perhaps it was just good defense by Vanhanen, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Vanhanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valyras takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vanhanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Valyras off the cage and back into range.
Vanhanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vanhanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valyras moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vanhanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vanhanen with a nice cross.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valyras takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanhanen sizes up Valyras with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valyras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vanhanen punishes Valyras's body with a nice straight punch.
Vanhanen scores with a body shot.
Vanhanen connects with a body shot.
Vanhanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valyras on the side of the head.
Vanhanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valyras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vanhanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Affe Vanhanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Vanhanen. Beautiful body shot.
Vanhanen lands with a shot to the body.
Valyras with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Vanhanen counter with a right hand.
Affe Vanhanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras.#T3#
Valyras on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valyras on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanhanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vanhanen scores with a hook to the body. Valyras takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanhanen is looking to wear down Valyras with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanhanen as he connects with a hook.
Vanhanen lands a body shot.
Vanhanen lands with a nice body punch.
Vanhanen with a nice cross.
Valyras checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Vanhanen backs off Valyras throws a huge counter combo but Vanhanen manages to avoid it all.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanhanen as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanhanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valyras backs up against the cage.
Vanhanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Vanhanen wants to slow Valyras down by chopping away at his legs.
Vanhanen motions for Valyras to come forward. Vanhanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vanhanen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vanhanen works the jab nicely.
Vanhanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valyras at a distance.
Vanhanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vanhanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vanhanen sizes up Valyras with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valyras misses with a takedown attempt
and Vanhanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanhanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valyras. Valyras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valyras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vanhanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valyras checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vanhanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valyras.
Vanhanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vanhanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valyras with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vanhanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Valyras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanhanen circles away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valyras might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vanhanen has got the better of the exchanges.
A bone on bone clash there as Valyras blocks the leg kick.
Valyras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valyras is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vanhanen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Valyras.
Vanhanen lands with a shot to the body.
Vanhanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen lands a jab to Valyras's midsection.
Vanhanen thuds a left hand into Valyras's body.
Valyras is breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Valyras.
Vanhanen tries to land a leg kick but Valyras saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Vanhanen scores with a body shot.
Affe Vanhanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanhanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valyras closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vanhanen works the jab nicely.
Vanhanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valyras moves out of range of the leg kick from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen connects with a body shot.
Vanhanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valyras has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vanhanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice shot lands for Vanhanen.
Vanhanen tries a low kick but Valyras avoids it.
Valyras walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanhanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vanhanen connects with a body shot that sends Valyras's belly button to the back.
Valyras swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanhanen jabs Valyras to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vanhanen thuds his right hand into Valyras's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vanhanen, as that shot connected.
Vanhanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valyras takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vanhanen connects with a right hand. Valyras shakes it off.
Valyras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vanhanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valyras is out of range and Vanhanen settles back down.
Valyras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Vanhanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valyras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valyras has time to react.
Valyras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vanhanen is looking to chop away at Valyras's legs.
Valyras doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Vanhanen catches Valyras right on the button with a cross.
Valyras takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valyras tries to clinch but Vanhanen is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Vanhanen scores with a four punch combination!
Vanhanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valyras checks a leg kick nicely.
Valyras shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Vanhanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valyras takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen lands a jab.
Valyras gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vanhanen.
Valyras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valyras checks a low kick from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valyras can do to turn this around?
Vanhanen lands a slapping body shot.
Vanhanen lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanhanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vanhanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Vanhanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanhanen throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Valyras counters by moving into the clinch.
Vanhanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanhanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanhanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanhanen.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanhanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanhanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valyras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanhanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanhanen stalling the fight.
Vanhanen dodges an elbow strike from Valyras.
#T1#
Vanhanen lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen stalling the fight.
A short right from Vanhanen on the inside.
Vanhanen stalling the fight.
Vanhanen slows down the pace here.
Vanhanen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vanhanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Valyras backwards.
Vanhanen scores with a hook to the body.
Vanhanen'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.
Vanhanen stalling.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen lands a left hand.
Valyras jumps guard but Vanhanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vanhanen leaning against his opponent.
Valyras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vanhanen is leaning against Valyras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanhanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanhanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valyras backwards.
A short right from Vanhanen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanhanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Vanhanen lands a body shot.
Vanhanen lands a body shot.
Vanhanen lands a shot to the body.
Affe Vanhanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vanhanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valyras backwards.
Vanhanen scores with a hook to the body.
Vanhanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valyrass head.
Affe Vanhanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanhanen pushes Valyras back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vanhanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valyras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valyras has had enough of the clinch but Vanhanen keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Vanhanen stalling.
Good body shot from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen slowing the pace effectively.
Vanhanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valyras is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vanhanen cracks Valyras with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Affe Vanhanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanhanen 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Affe Vanhanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Sanford tries for a takedown but Valyras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valyras looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Valyras swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Valyras drives through with a takedown into Sanford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanford is trying to keep Valyras in close.
Valyras won't allow Sanford to sweep him here.
Sanford working a defensive guard here.
Valyras tries to stand but Sanford is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valyras doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valyras manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Sanford looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanford, not yet.
Sanford trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valyras is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanford has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Valyras looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SUB2#
Valyras seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanford is pressing down on Valyras's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valyras preventing the sweep.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet but Valyras is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanford thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sanford is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Valyras dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanford is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valyras has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Sanford trying his best to control but Valyras has mounted him.
Valyras takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanford sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sanford wants to get back to full guard.
Valyras is looking to advance position but Sanford won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valyras is trying to control. Sanford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanford keeping hold of Valyras's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Valyras is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanford wants to control but Valyras is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valyras misses with a straight left.
Sanford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Babis Valyras dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Valyras shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanford wants to control but Valyras postures up.
Sanford is looking to reverse the position.
Valyras trying to control the action but Sanford is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet but Valyras is dominant here and he's now got Sanford's back!
Valyras is breathing heavily.#T1#
Valyras misses with punches from the back.
Sanford is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sanford is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sanford tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sanford is working to get back to half guard.
Valyras avoids the attempt from Sanford to control.
Sanford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanford wants to control but Valyras is having none of it.#T2#
Sanford is trying to escape the mount.
Valyras trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valyras controlling his opponent.
Valyras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sanford because Valyras loaded up on that one.
Valyras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Sanford is trying desperately to improve position.#ES#
Sanford bucks up and throws Valyras to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD2#
Valyras throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanford was covering up waiting for the punch and Valyras finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valyras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valyras postures up.
#T4#
Sanford trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Valyras in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valyras preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sanford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valyras doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valyras manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valyras is fending him off so far but Sanford persists. Nope, Valyras circles away and we're back to standing.
Valyras tries to counter with a clinch but Sanford shakes him off and moves away.
Sanford moves out of range as Valyras throws a body kick.
Sanford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Babis Valyras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Valyras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Valyras is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valyras missing with some ground and pound from the half 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.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet.
Valyras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanford 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.#T1#
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanford misses with a body shot.
Valyras tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanford takes a swing at Valyras's ribcage but misses.
Valyras falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanford scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Valyras throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valyras is in Sanford's guard.#ES#
Sanford has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Valyras has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Valyras turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Valyras manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Sanford throws Valyras to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Valyras drives through with a takedown into Sanford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Sanford kicks Valyras off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Valyras fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanford, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sanford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Valyras scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Sanford is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valyras has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Valyras throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Valyras misses with the ground and pound.
Sanford sneaks back into half guard.
Sanford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valyras.
Valyras missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanford.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanford wants to hit a switch here but Valyras passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanford there!
Valyras looking to finish with strikes here!
#SU2#
Valyras gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Babis Valyras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Valyras darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alan Sanford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babis Valyras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valyras content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Sanford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valyras 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Babis Valyras!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Valyras misses with a head kick.
Valyras throws a sloppy head kick and Gamble moves out of range easily.
Valyras shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gamble eats them both and turns towards Valyras to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A shot to the body from Gamble misses
and Valyras counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Valyras shoots in and gets a takedown into Gamble's guard.#ES#
Gamble scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Valyras looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valyras misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valyras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gamble misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gamble misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gamble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valyras replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gamble blocks it well.#TD2#
Valyras scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gamble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gamble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Gamble pushes Valyras off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Valyras scores with a takedown into Gamble's guard.#ES#
Gamble pushes Valyras off and gets back to his feet.
Babis Valyras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valyras.#TD2#
Valyras throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gamble tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valyras is in Gamble's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gamble manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Gamble lands a takedown into guard.
Valyras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Gamble stands and steps away. Valyras gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gamble could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gamble throws a combination. Valyras tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gamble scores with a spinning back kick!
Gamble misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Gamble closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valyras's guard.#SU#
Gamble gets to his feet. Valyras looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gamble tries to bum rush Valyras with a series of wild strikes but Valyras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gamble. Valyras does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3##TD2#
Valyras throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gamble tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valyras is in Gamble's guard.
Gamble is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Valyras dives into side control.
#REVR#
Valyras throws a strike aimed at the side of Gamble's head but Gamble avoids it well.
Valyras wants to control but Gamble is keeping him busy.
Valyras has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gamble!
Valyras controlling his opponent. #T4#
Gamble is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gamble regains half guard.
Gamble pushes Valyras off but Valyras dives into side control.
Gamble struggling a bit here.
Valyras looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gamble is avoiding damage well.
Gamble regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Gamble 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#
Valyras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Gamble kicks off Valyras and gets to his feet.
Gamble lands with a kick to the temple. Valyras shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Gamble gets caught flat footed, as Valyras shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Valyras has gone for a leg lock! Gamble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valyras's guard.#REVR#
Valyras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gamble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gamble scoring with some ground and pound.
Gamble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valyras is breathing heavily.
Gamble's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Gamble stands and steps away. Valyras gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Gamble misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gamble throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Gamble.
Valyras is looking for the big counter here.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamble misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Valyras closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gamble's guard.#ES#
Gamble has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Valyras off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gamble gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Valyras counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Valyras jumps into guard, dragging Gamble to the mat.
Gamble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valyras can do to turn this around?
Valyras working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Gamble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Valyras manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gamble has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valyras is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gamble can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Gamble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamble has a couple of punches blocked by Valyras.
#TD2#
Valyras is trying to trip Gamble. He has hold of a leg but Gamble is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Valyras persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Gamble pushes Valyras off and gets back to his feet.
Valyras tries to clinch #TD#
and Gamble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valyras holds on and takes a little breather.
Gamble's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Gamble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gamble keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valyras's head.
Valyras trying to keep a closed guard but Gamble is proving a slippery customer.
Gamble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Valyras keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gamble connects with a couple of short punches.
Valyras looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gamble goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Valyras is looking to clinch but Gamble is avoiding it.
Gamble tries to counter with a takedown but Valyras is quick to defend against it.
Gamble throws a head kick but Valyras moves out of range.
#TD2#
Valyras is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gamble's half guard.#ES#
Gamble manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gamble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Gamble dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Valyras gets the takedown into side control.
Gamble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valyras wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Valyras working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gamble tries to escape but Valyras is in control.
Gamble trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gamble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU#
Gamble decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Valyras scores with a takedown into Gamble's guard.#ES#
Gamble has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Valyras off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1##TD2#
Valyras dives in and scores a takedown into Gamble's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamble wants to stand but Valyras is controlling the position.
Gamble has a closed guard, preventing Valyras from standing up. #ES#
Gamble has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Valyras is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Gamble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valyras has had enough of the clinch but Gamble keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Gamble breaks from the clinch.
Gamble looks for the body kick but Valyras saw that one coming. #TD2#
Valyras scores with a takedown into Gamble's guard.#ES#
Gamble scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Valyras fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gamble sprawls well initially but Valyras persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Gamble kicks off Valyras and gets to his feet. #T3#
Gamble misses with a few strikes there.
Valyras is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Valyras has Gamble up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gamble.
Valyras avoiding damage.
Valyras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Valyras has hold of one of Gamble's legs. Gamble is fighting the takedown attempt but Valyras gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Gamble manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Valyras looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Gamble has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Valyras has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamble swings wildly with an uppercut but Valyras uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Valyras has clasped his hands together around Gamble's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Gamble throws Valyras to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Valyras changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gamble looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Valyras tries to move to mount but Gamble blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gamble is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Valyras is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Gamble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gamble, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Gamble!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Valyras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Dennis Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valyras doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valyras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab by Newman.
Valyras is looking to clinch but Newman is avoiding it.
Newman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Newman throws a hook but Valyras blocks it.
Newman cracks Valyras with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valyras walks into a stiff left hand from Newman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valyras.
Valyras misses with a looping right.
Valyras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newman jabs Valyras right on the nose. Valyras blinks but takes it well.
Newman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valyras had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Newman lands with a shot to the body.
Newman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valyras stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Valyras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valyras tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newman defends well and Valyras ends up having to push Newman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No joy there for Newman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valyras's head.
Newman scores with a jab to the body.
Newman lands a nice shot that snaps Valyras's head back.
Newman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valyras stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newman lands an overhand right.
Newman lands with an uppercut that bounces Valyras off the cage and back into range.
Newman cracks a nice hook into Valyras's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dennis Newman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newman cracks Valyras with an open hand slap.
Newman lands a head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valyras is defended easily by Newman.
Valyras is breathing heavily.#T2#
Valyras fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Babis Valyras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman connects with a body shot that sends Valyras's belly button to the back.
Valyras has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newman finds it's way round the side to connect with Valyras's head.
Newman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Valyras 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Valyras is rocked!
Valyras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valyras. Valyras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Valyras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newman throws a good cross that connects.
Newman connects with a crisp jab.
Newman scores with a sloppy right hand. Valyras should have avoided that one. #T3#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Newman! Valyras is backing up but he can't get away as Newman lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Valyras and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dennis Newman!
Post fight, an emotional Dennis Newman said 'Thank my mentor Rabid Alien'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Valyras shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valencia is trying to defend but Valyras finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Valyras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES#
Valencia has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Valyras is on him like a limpet, forcing Valencia back against the cage.#TD2#
Valyras drags the fight down to the ground.
Valencia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Valyras is trying to keep Valencia in close.
Valencia is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valencia wants to get up but he can't break Valyras's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Valencia stands and steps away. Valyras gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL#
Valencia has Valyras up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Valencia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Valencia moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Valencia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valyras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Valyras darts in and clinches Valencia up against the cage.#TD#
Valencia gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Valyras regains guard.
Valencia won't allow Valyras to sweep him here.
Valencia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valencia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SU#
Valencia stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Valyras gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valencia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valyras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valyras is trying to control the position but Valencia postures up.
Valencia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valencia won't allow Valyras to sweep him here.
Valencia scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Valencia tries to stand but Valyras is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valencia lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Valyras kicks Valencia off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Valencia gets the takedown into side control.
Valyras looks winded!#SUB#
Valencia is trying to get an arm triangle but Valyras is defending well. #SUB#
Valencia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Valyras can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Valencia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valyras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Valencia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Valyras has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valencia but great work by Valyras.
Valencia is trying to control Valyras's posture but Valyras avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Valencia dominated that round.
That's time! Valencia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Valencia doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Valyras moves into the clinch.
Valencia working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Valyras has picked Valencia up - he's going for a ride! Valyras dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Valyras trying to pass the guard but Valencia defending well. #SUB2#
Valyras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valyras wants to take a breather but Valencia is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valyras thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valencia's head.
Valyras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valencia keeps working. #T1#
Valencia controlling the position well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valencia wants to control but Valyras is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valyras has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valencia finds it's way round the side to connect with Valyras's head. #CL2#
Valyras closes the distance and clinches.
Valencia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valyras is defending well.#T2##TD2#
Valyras lands a takedown into guard.
Valencia pulls Valyras in close to his closed guard and prevents Valyras from doing any damage or advancing position.
Valyras slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valyras is breathing heavily.
Valencia working a defensive guard here.
Valyras tries to free his leg and advance position but Valencia is retaining full guard. #T3#
Valencia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Valyras stands up and waves to Valencia to follow him. #TD2#
Valyras closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valencia quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Valencia makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Valyras has closed the distance and engaged Valencia in a clinch.
#TD#
Valencia wants the takedown. Valyras is fighting it off but Valencia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Valyras's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Valyras wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Valyras shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valencia is trying to defend but Valyras finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Valyras seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Valencia trying to hold on to Valyras's head to control him but Valyras postures up.
Valyras content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Babis Valyras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Valyras scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valencia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Valyras sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Valyras is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valencia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Valencia has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Valyras doesn't defend quickly enough and Valencia has managed to lock this one up! Can Valyras escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valencia on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wade Valencia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Valyras clinches.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Valyras avoids the damage to the body.
Valyras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valyras lands a body punch.
Hopkins lands an elbow that stopped Valyras in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Valyras ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Valyras no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Valyras is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hopkins presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hopkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valyras.
Hopkins lands an elbow inside that Valyras shrugs off.
Valyras tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Valyras.
Hopkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Valyras shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valyras tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Valyras stalling.
#T1#
Hopkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valyras has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Valyras shoots in.#CL2#
Valyras drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
Hopkins jumps guard but Valyras turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weston Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Valyras is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hopkins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valyras to the mat. Valyras regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Valyras is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hopkins presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but Valyras forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hopkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Valyras - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valyras tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Valyras is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopkins to keep the fight standing.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valyras goes for a takedown attempt but Hopkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hopkins looks for a takedown but Valyras sprawls well.
Valyras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins is looking to counter the offense by Valyras and move into the clinch.
Valyras tries for a takedown but Hopkins circles away easily
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valyras fails with the takedown.#T3#
Valyras misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valyras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopkins somewhat.
Valyras shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Valyras shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valyras looks winded!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Valyras closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hopkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valyras to keep the fight standing.
Valyras prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valyras is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valyras content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hopkins is pressed up against the cage. Valyras has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hopkins down to the mat. Hopkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valyras changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Valyras manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valyras tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valyras somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Babis Valyras dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valyras shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valyras stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopkins. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Valyras goes for a double leg but Hopkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopkins continues to drive forward.
Valyras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Weston Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras.
Hopkins fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Valyras rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Valyras blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Hopkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hopkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valyras won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Valyras looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valyras passes into half guard.
Valyras wants to take a breather but Hopkins is having none of it. #SUB2#
Valyras is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopkins wants to control but Valyras passes into side.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Valyras fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Valyras trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Valyras has control of an arm but Hopkins manages to advance to Valyras's back!#T3#
Hopkins controls the action.
Hopkins doesn't have the hooks in and Valyras manages to turn into his guard.
Valyras sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valyras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Valyras is proving a slippery customer.
Valyras in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Valyras 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.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Valyras is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopkins has wrist control.
Valyras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hopkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valyras slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hopkins is trying to keep Valyras in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valyras pushing down on Hopkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Babis Valyras 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Valyras shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Hopkins shoots in and bounces Valyras off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valyras seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopkins won't allow Valyras to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hopkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Valyras on that attempt.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Valyras. No joy for Hopkins on that attempt.
Valyras shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Valyras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weston Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras.
Valyras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Hopkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valyras's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Valyras manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hopkins stops a takedown attempt from Valyras.
#T2#
Hopkins has Valyras pressed against the cage, preventing Valyras from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valyras's waist but Valyras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopkins off to one side.
Valyras tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valyras tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valyras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Valyras's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valyras looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Valyras persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Valyras closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Valyras is trying to pull guard but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Valyras is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Babis Valyras seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopkins.
Valyras lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but Valyras holds him up against the cage and eventually Hopkins drops back down to his feet.
Valyras has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopkins after a bit of a struggle.
Hopkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Valyras stops a takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins working Valyras over with knees to the body.
Valyras slows down the pace here.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Hopkins tries to pull guard but Valyras holds him up against the cage and eventually Hopkins drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Valyras manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Valyras moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
Hopkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Valyras manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but Valyras won't allow it.
Weston Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babis Valyras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Valyras pulls Hopkins into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Babis Valyras.
I've got Valyras 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Babis Valyras!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Valyras moves into range and clinches up with Buck.
Valyras lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valyras trying to stall but Buck improves his position.
#TD2#
Valyras pulls Buck into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valyras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Buck stopping the sweep attempt from Valyras.
Valyras is pulling down on Buck's head to control his posture.
Buck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buck throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Buck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valyras's head.#T1#
Buck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Buck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Buck really is a fat lump.#ES2#
Valyras uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Valyras has managed to clinch.
Buck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buck crunches a lovely knee into Valyras's ribcage.
Buck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valyras.
Buck struggles to land a body shot inside as Valyras controls his hands.
Valyras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
Valyras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Buck is defending well.#T2#
Valyras taking a breather.
Buck crunches a lovely knee into Valyras's ribcage.
Buck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valyras has Buck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Buck missing with knees to the body.
Valyras working hard to break the clinch.
Buck controlling the action here for a moment.
Valyras tries to pull guard but Buck won't allow it.
Dwain Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras.
Valyras is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Buck drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valyras tries to stand but Buck is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Valyras wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
Buck looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES#
Buck pushes Valyras off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Valyras moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Buck stalling the fight.
Buck missing with knees to the body.
Valyras takes an elbow to the temple.
Buck throws an elbow but it misses.
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valyras wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Buck takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Buck wants to stall.
Valyras being controlled against the cage.
Valyras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Valyras's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwain Buck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valyras is trying to drag Buck to the mat but Buck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valyras wants to get back to striking at distance but Buck won't allow it.
Valyras is looking for a takedown.
Buck stalling the fight.
Valyras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Buck is defending well.
Dwain Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras.
Buck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buck stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwain Buck.
Valyras shoots in for a takedown but Buck shows good takedown defense.
Valyras lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valyras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Buck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valyras is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Buck stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Valyras with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Buck counters with a shoot takedown. Valyras fights it but they end up in guard.
Buck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Valyras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buck defends well.
Buck stands up over Valyras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buck scoring with some ground and pound.
Buck cracks Valyras with a solid left hand.
Buck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valyras is proving hard to escape from.
Buck stays in close to Valyras's body and controls the position. #T2#
Buck landing with the ground and pound.
Valyras is pulling down on Buck's head. It's preventing any offense from Buck, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Buck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buck is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Buck throwing strikes from guard but Valyras blocks nicely.
Buck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valyras can do to turn this around?
Buck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valyras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valyras being controlled here, momentarily.
Dwain Buck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buck won't allow Valyras to sweep him here.
Buck stays in close to Valyras's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Valyras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Buck - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Buck lands a knee to the body.
#T4#
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buck stalling in the clinch but Valyras improves position.
Valyras tries to pull guard but Buck holds him up against the cage and eventually Valyras drops back down to his feet.
Dwain Buck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valyras blocks a body shot from Buck.
The referee calls for Buck to work.
Valyras blocks an elbow strike from Buck.
Buck stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valyras working hard to break the clinch.
Valyras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valyras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwain Buck dominated that second round.
That's time! Buck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Valyras has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valyras tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buck smiles and moves away.
Valyras throws a head kick that misses.
Valyras looks for the body kick but Buck saw that one coming.
Buck slaps away a takedown attempt from Valyras, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Valyras has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck managing to block the knees to the body from Valyras.
Buck utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valyras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valyras is trying to force a seperation but Buck has the dominant position.#T1#
Buck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valyras avoids it.
Valyras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valyras smiles and moves away.
Buck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valyras.
Dwain Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras.
Buck shoots in but Valyras avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valyras enables Buck to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valyras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Buck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Buck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Buck is stalling in the full guard.
Valyras controls Buck momentarily but Buck frees himself.
Buck connects with a couple of short punches.
Buck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Buck chips away with some ground and pound.
Valyras throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Buck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Valyras wants to stand but Buck is controlling the position.
Buck landing with the ground and pound.
Buck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Buck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buck preventing the sweep.
Buck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Buck working some strikes from top position.
Valyras pulls Buck in close to prevent any damage.
Buck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Buck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valyras manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Buck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Buck stands up and waves to Valyras to follow him.
Buck moves in looking to clinch but Valyras pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Valyras's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Buck clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck misses with a punch to the body.
Babis Valyras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dwain Buck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buck misses with a body punch.
Buck is struggling to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwain Buck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buck, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwain Buck!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 601 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Valyras fails with a takedown attempt.
Valyras shoots in and drives through. Zena sprawls well.
Zena really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Valyras drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zena trying to control the position here.
Zena looking for a sweep. Not yet Zena, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valyras missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zena is wriggling around but Valyras manages to pass to half guard.
Zena is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Zena actively working from the bottom here.
Valyras prevents Zena from standing back up.
Zena works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valyras stops Zena from standing up.
Zena lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Valyras looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zena is one step ahead there.
Zena advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Valyras trying to control from the bottom.
Valyras is refusing to be controlled, as Zena sits in half guard.
Zena will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valyras wants to control but Zena is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zena content to control rather than advance.
Zena tries to pass to full mount but Valyras defends it. #T3#
Valyras controlling the position well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zena sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zena doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valyras counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Zena shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valyras's guard.
Valyras is wriggling around but Zena manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Valyras throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
Zena trying to control the pace.
Zena is trying to control. Valyras wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zena looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zena has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Valyras works to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valyras is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Valyras throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Zena will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Zena moves into the clinch.
Zena lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valyras backwards.
Zena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Valyras.
#TD2#
Valyras decides to pull guard.
Zena controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zena accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zena accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John Zena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Valyras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zena can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zena slips nicely into half guard.
Valyras is looking to control Zena's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valyras avoid being mounted?
Zena is looking to take a break and control but Valyras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zena passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
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.
Zena is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB#
Zena jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Valyras manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Valyras is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Zena is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valyras has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valyras is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Valyras is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valyras taking a bit of punishment here - Zena scoring with strikes.
Zena is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Valyras's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES2#
Valyras throws Zena to one side and escapes!#T4#
Zena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Zena takes the fight into the clinch.
Valyras has Zena pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zena manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Zena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zena.
Valyras has had enough of the clinch but Zena keeps him there for the moment.
Valyras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valyras fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Zena turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zena manages to end up in side control.
Valyras tries to bench press Zena off him but Zena keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Zena dominated that second round.
That's time! Zena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Zena clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Zena decides to pull guard.
Valyras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zena trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Zena is looking for a triangle but Valyras pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Valyras gets to his feet. Zena looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valyras shoots in looking for a takedown. Zena tries to sprawl out of it but Valyras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Zena shoots in and gets a takedown into Valyras's guard.#T1#
Zena is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valyras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valyras keeping moving, preventing Zena from controlling successfully.
Zena slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zena stopping the sweep attempt from Valyras.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Zena gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Zena decides to stand up. #T3#
Valyras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valyras's waist but Valyras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zena off to one side.
John Zena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zena moves out of range of the leg kick from Valyras.
Zena seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valyras was well out of range. Poor timing from Zena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zena pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valyras is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valyras swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Valyras gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zena to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Valyras pushes Zena off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
Valyras changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zena tries to avoid it but Valyras manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zena to the ground. Zena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valyras is looking to clinch.
Valyras moves to clinch but Zena breaks away #TD#
and Zena counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valyras won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Valyras explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zena tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Zena throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valyras was covering up waiting for the punch and Zena finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Valyras manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Babis Valyras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zena 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for John Zena!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Babis Valyras!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for John Zena!
John Zena wins by split decision!
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