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Event:
GFC 9: Battle of Neva
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Girlea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Girlea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McAdams pulls Girlea in close to prevent any damage.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Girlea from controlling successfully.
Girlea looking to sit in guard and control but McAdams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Girlea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Girlea wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Girlea wants to stand up but McAdams is controlling him.
McAdams content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girlea looking for a sweep. Not yet Girlea, not yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McAdams with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Girlea holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Girlea is looking for a takedown.
McAdams is working for takedown but Girlea is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Girlea gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McAdams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McAdams tries to get to full guard but Girlea has control of the leg. #T3#
Girlea trying to mount his opponent but McAdams defends it.
Girlea content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAdams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Girlea is looking to take a break and control but McAdams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McAdams trying to hold on to Girlea's head to control him but Girlea postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for McAdams with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girlea fails to land the takedown.
Girlea fails with a takedown attempt.
McAdams tries to counter with a takedown but Girlea is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Girlea gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Girlea has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McAdams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
McAdams manages to escape to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Girlea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Girlea has managed to clinch.
Girlea is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Girlea breaks the clinch.
Girlea tries to clinch up#TD#
and McAdams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Girlea!
Girlea tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Girlea's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1#
McAdams controlling from the back.
Girlea is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McAdams off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Girlea tries to escape but McAdams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Girlea wants to get back to his feet.
Girlea is holding onto McAdams's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Girlea showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Girlea 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 McAdams gets his way!
#T2##SUB#
McAdams patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McAdams controlling well, preventing Girlea from escaping the position.
Girlea trying to get back to his feet but McAdams is in full control for now. #SUB#
Girlea has hold of McAdams's leg, trying to break free but it's let McAdams lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Girlea is turning an unusual color here… he's out! McAdams throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin McAdams!
Kevin McAdams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GFC 7: Theodorou vs Klewis
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Duncan tries to sprawl but Girlea drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Duncan missing with punches from the bottom.
Duncan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Girlea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duncan wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Girlea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duncan defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Duncan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Girlea seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Girlea trying to mount his opponent but Duncan defends it.
Duncan is trying to stand back up but Girlea is controlling him
Girlea tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Duncan.
Still in half guard, Girlea seems content to control.
Girlea lands with a punch from half guard.
Girlea prevents Duncan from improving his position.
Girlea looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Duncan is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duncan has hold of Girlea's hands but Girlea slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Duncan is still in real trouble! Can Girlea finish him?
Girlea perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Nice strikes from Girlea there. #SUB#
Girlea is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duncan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Girlea.
Girlea stalling.
Girlea seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Girlea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Duncan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Girlea scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Girlea in particular looking to stall.
Girlea lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Duncan quite badly. Duncan pulls Girlea in close trying to recover. Girlea postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Duncan on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Duncan doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Girlea!
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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##CL2#
Vivaldi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Girlea has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vivaldi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vivaldi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vivaldi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Girlea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vivaldi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Girlea.
Girlea putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vivaldi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Girlea punishing his opponent with strikes.
Girlea avoids the attempt from Vivaldi to control.
Girlea with shots to the head and body - Vivaldi looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vivaldi tries to hold on but Girlea postures up.#T1#
Girlea looking to control but Vivaldi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Girlea controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vivaldi tries to lock up and control but Girlea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#ES2#
Vivaldi bucks up and throws Girlea to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Girlea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Girlea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vivaldi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Girlea takes a step back to recover.
Girlea is breathing heavily.
Vivaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Girlea moves out of range easily.
Girlea feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Vivaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Girlea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Girlea misses with a right hand
and Vivaldi counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Vivaldi.
Girlea throws a quick counter head kick but Vivaldi was just out of range.
Vivaldi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Girlea.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Girlea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girlea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vivaldi swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vivaldi clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Vivaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Girlea throws a head kick that misses.
Vivaldi tries to counter with a clinch but Girlea shakes him off and moves away.
Vivaldi shoots in for a takedown but Girlea shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Vivaldi has closed the distance and engaged Girlea in a clinch.
Girlea has had enough of the clinch but Vivaldi keeps him there for the moment.
Vivaldi gets underhooks to prevent Girlea's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Vivaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Vivaldi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Girlea is defended easily by Vivaldi.
Vivaldi lands a high kick!
Vivaldi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ian Girlea has been cut.#CL2#
Vivaldi has managed to clinch.
Girlea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vivaldi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Vivaldi clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Vivaldi pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Vivaldi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Vivaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Vivaldi closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Vivaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vivaldi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Vivaldi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Vivaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vivaldi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Girlea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vivaldi throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Vivaldi moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Vivaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Girlea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Vivaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Girlea blocks an elbow strike.
Vivaldi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Girlea looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Girlea managing to block the knees to the body from Vivaldi.
#BC2#
Vivaldi manages to break the clinch.
Vivaldi pushes Girlea away with a front kick.#CL2#
Vivaldi closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Vivaldi breaks the clinch.
Vivaldi lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Vivaldi rushes Girlea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girlea tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Girlea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vivaldi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vivaldi tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Vivaldi breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Vivaldi.
Vivaldi darts in looking for a takedown but Girlea gets double underhooks and turns Vivaldi into the cage.
Girlea changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vivaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ian Girlea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vivaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vivaldi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Girlea's head.
Vivaldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Girlea moves in looking to clinch but Vivaldi pushes him off.#CL2#
Vivaldi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Girlea tries to pull guard but Vivaldi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Girlea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girlea working Vivaldi over with knees to the body.
Girlea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vivaldi backwards.
Girlea is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Girlea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vivaldi is defending well for now.
Vivaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Girlea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vivaldi walks away with a smile on his face. Girlea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vivaldi throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vivaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Vivaldi clinches up against the cage.
Girlea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Girlea jumps guard but Vivaldi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vivaldi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Girlea's face.
Vivaldi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Girlea smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Vivaldi shoots in and bounces Girlea off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vivaldi stays in close to Girlea's body and controls the position. #T3#
Vivaldi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vivaldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Girlea is keeping the position for now.
Antoni Vivaldi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Girlea looking for subs off his back but Vivaldi has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vivaldi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Girlea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Girlea taking some punishment here, with Vivaldi in his half guard. #SU2#
Vivaldi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Vivaldi moves into range and clinches up with Girlea.
Girlea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vivaldi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vivaldi tries a knee to the head but Girlea blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Vivaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ian Girlea's cut.
That's time! Girlea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vivaldi gets the takedown into side control.
Girlea wants to get back to his feet but Vivaldi is dominant here and he's now got Girlea's back!
Girlea is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Girlea trying to control the hands but Vivaldi won't let him.
Vivaldi has the hooks in. Girlea is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivaldi trying to control.
Vivaldi is riding his opponent, not letting Girlea buck him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Vivaldi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Girlea defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vivaldi is looking to control Girlea but Girlea is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Girlea trying to get back to his feet but Vivaldi is in full control for now.
Girlea can't escape the position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Girlea tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vivaldi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vivaldi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Girlea looks a forlorn figure.
Vivaldi content just to control the position here.
Vivaldi trying to control but Girlea is having none of it.
Girlea is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Vivaldi controlling from the full mount.
Girlea has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vivaldi's lack of action.
Vivaldi is trying to control the action in half guard but Girlea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Girlea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vivaldi is thwarting Girlea's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Vivaldi stands up from half guard.
Ian Girlea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vivaldi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD2#
Vivaldi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Vivaldi stands up and waves to Girlea to follow him. #TD2#
Vivaldi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Vivaldi decides to stand back up. Vivaldi steps back and let's Girlea get back to his feet.
Antoni Vivaldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Antoni Vivaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vivaldi connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Vivaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vivaldi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Vivaldi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Girlea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Cline.
Cline shoots for a double leg takedown but Girlea sprawls well. He's pushed Cline's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ian Girlea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cline shoots in for a takedown but Girlea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Girlea misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Cline bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Girlea throws Cline to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Cline closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cline being controlled against the cage.
Girlea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Cline fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girlea swings wildly with an uppercut but Cline uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Girlea manages to break the clinch.
Girlea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cline is out of range and Girlea settles back down.
Girlea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Cline looking to score a takedown here. Girlea is defending well but Cline drives through and ends up in Girlea's guard.#SU#
Cline decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Girlea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Cline shoots in looking for a takedown but Girlea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cline's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Girlea slaps away a takedown attempt from Cline, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Girlea is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cline's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Girlea is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cline doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Girlea.
Cline tries to roll over but Girlea keeps him under control.#T3#
Girlea is trying to control. Cline wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girlea wants to stand up but Cline is controlling the position.
Cline taking some punishment here, with Girlea in his half guard.
Cline is trying to get back to full guard.
Cline won't allow Girlea to pass to mount.
Girlea seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Girlea working over Cline with some ground and pound. Cline looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cline wants to control but Girlea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cline controlling the position for now.#T4#
Cline tries to kick Girlea off but Girlea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cline controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cline is staying active underneath Girlea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cline keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Girlea maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cline could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Girlea has cracked it and Cline is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Girlea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Girlea!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Girlea moves into the clinch successfully.
Franco is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Girlea turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Girlea is chipping away with strikes.
Franco wants to control but Girlea postures up.
Girlea lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Wallace Franco has been cut.
Girlea is putting a hurting on Franco here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Franco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco seems a little lost for a moment, as Girlea dominates the positioning.
Girlea scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Franco is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Girlea can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Girlea!
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