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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Napal dives in for a single leg takedown but Fortune sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fortune has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Napal.#CL#
Napal has Fortune up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Napal breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fortune.
Fortune tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Napal swivels and escapes.
Napal moves in looking to clinch but Fortune pushes him off.#CL#
Napal clinches up with Fortune and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Fortune has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Napal uses from the top position.
Napal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Napal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fortune takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Napal keeps Fortune at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Fortune shoots in but Napal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Napal shoots in looking for a takedown but Fortune manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Napal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Napal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Napal shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Napal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fortune.
Napal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Fortune darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Napal is doing well to control the position and prevent Fortune from advancing to side control.#T2#
Napal is looking for a sweep. Fortune is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Napal flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fortune is trying to control the action in half guard but Napal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Napal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fortune's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fortune's back!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fortune has eaten all the pies!
Napal punches the canvas rather than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Napal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fortune knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fortune for a finish. #T3#
Fortune trying to control the action but Napal just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Napal working for a choke but Fortune is defending well.
Napal is riding his opponent, not letting Fortune buck him off.
Napal trying to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fortune is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fortune tries to escape the position.
Fortune is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortune tries to escape the position.
Napal avoiding Fortune 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Napal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fortune misses with a takedown
and Napal counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fortune with a lazy takedown attempt
and Napal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fortune's knee momentarily.
Napal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anthony Napal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortune wants to clinch.
Napal shoots in for a double leg but Fortune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fortune stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napal throws a sloppy head kick
and Fortune cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Napal instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fortune scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortune dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Napal can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Napal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Napal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fortune avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Napal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Napal slowing the pace effectively.
Fortune drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Napal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fortune leaning against his opponent.
Fortune wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Napal wants a takedown but no success here.
Fortune drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Napal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Napal drags the fight down to the ground.
Fortune trying to control but Napal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Napal looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fortune has picked Napal up and slammed him! Napal can't keep hold of the triangle and Fortune manages to pass to side control!
An elbow from Fortune crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Napal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Napal is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Fortune stands up and beckons Napal to his feet.
Napal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Napal duly obliges.
Anthony Napal is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Napal. No joy for Fortune on that attempt. #CL2#
Fortune gets a clinch.
Fortune is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Napal to keep the fight standing.#T4##BC#
Napal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Napal fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Napal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Napal has closed the distance and engaged Fortune in a clinch.
#BC#
Napal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortune tries for a takedown but Napal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Napal misses with a series of wild punches.
Fortune shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Napal defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Napal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Napal goes for a double leg but Fortune avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fortune continues to drive forward.
Fortune is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Napal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fortune circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Napal. No joy for Fortune on that attempt.
Fortune looks to clinch
and Napal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortune tries to clinch but Napal moves out of range.
Napal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Napal doesn't manage to clinch there - Fortune circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Napal as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Fortune darts in and clinches Napal up against the cage.#BC#
Napal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Napal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Napal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Napal.
Fortune shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Napal as he avoids it easily.
Fortune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fortune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortune misses with a takedown attempt - Napal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Napal scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Napal.
#T2#
Fortune slaps away a takedown attempt from Napal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Napal shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Napal.#CL2#
Fortune moves into range and clinches up with Napal.
Fortune tries to pull guard but Napal holds him up against the cage and eventually Fortune drops back down to his feet.
Napal'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.
Napal has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
#T3#
Napal is pressed up against the cage. Fortune has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Napal down to the mat. Napal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fortune fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Napal closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anthony Napal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Napal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fortune fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Napal tries to clinch but Fortune is having none of it.
Fortune dodges the punch combination from Napal.
Fortune tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fortune tries to work over Napal's front leg with a kick but Napal checks it. #T4#
Napal darts in looking for a takedown but Fortune gets double underhooks and turns Napal into the cage.
Fortune is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Napal with a body shot.
Fortune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fortune shoots in and drives through. Napal sprawls well.
It looked like Napal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Napal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fortune can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Napal is defended easily by Fortune.
Fortune lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortune throws a head kick but Napal moves out of range.
Miss Fortune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Napal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Napal.
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 Anthony Napal.
Well Napal 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Napal!
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Fortune tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Lobtov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fortune's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Lobtov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lobtov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobtov looking to pass the guard.
Lobtov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lobtov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fortune knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lobtov on the ground.#T1#
Fortune is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lobtov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Lobtov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Lobtov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Lobtov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lobtov extends the arm and Fortune is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Lobtov!
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Event:
ROTR: Dum Vs Seng
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
King Jr shoots in for a double leg but Fortune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fortune tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and King Jr counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
King Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fortune is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
King Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fortune has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for King Jr but great work by Fortune.
Fortune looks up at the clock and then as King Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fortune smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
King Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King Jr is pressing down on Fortune's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
King Jr has an active guard here but Fortune has managed to pass into half guard.
Fortune seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
King Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fortune is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
King Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Fortune knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King Jr on the ground.
King Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fortune's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fortune's back!#SUB2#
King Jr is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Fortune with him. Fortune is trying to defend but King Jr has an arm under the chin now! Fortune grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martin Luther King Jr!
Martin Luther King Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Yi has a takedown stuffed.
Fortune stuffs the takedown attempt from Yi. Yi gets slowly back to his feet.
Yi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miss Fortune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Yi.
Yi dives in and grabs Fortune's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fortune pushes down on Yi's head and hops out.
Fortune is looking for a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fortune or perhaps it was just good defense by Yi, which made it look bad.
Yi shoots in looking for a takedown. Fortune tries to sprawl out of it but Yi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fortune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Fortune was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yi closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Yi manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Fortune fails with a takedown attempt.
Yi slaps away a takedown attempt from Fortune, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortune misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Yi counters by clinching up.
Fortune tries to break free but Yi pushes him back against the cage.
Fortune fails to pull guard.
Fortune lands a hook that snaps the head of Yi backwards. #TD#
Fortune drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Yi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fortune has control of Yi's left arm, preventing Yi from doing any damage. #SU2#
Yi stands up from Fortune's guard - Yi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yi fails with the takedown
and Fortune counters with a straight right hand.
Fortune shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yi as he avoids it easily.
Yi misses with a hook. Fortune ducked under it nicely.
Fortune darts in looking for a takedown but Yi gets double underhooks and turns Fortune into the cage.
Yi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fortune counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Fortune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fortune fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yi avoids it really well and circles away.
Fortune is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Yi moves into the clinch.
Fortune tries to pull guard but Yi won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yi.
Yi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fortune pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fortune could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yi is working for takedown but Fortune is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Yi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortune just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fortune working hard to break the clinch.
Fortune effectively controlling the action here.
Yi is pressed up against the cage. Fortune has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yi down to the mat. Yi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fortune tries to land a front kick but Yi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yi misses with a takedown attempt - Fortune sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yi stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yi is looking to clinch but Fortune is avoiding it.
Yi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Miss Fortune will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fortune forces Yi back against the cage and clinches.
Yi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fortune smiles and moves away.
Yi doesn't manage to clinch there - Fortune circles away.
Fortune doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Yi moves into the clinch.
Yi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fortune to keep the fight standing.
Yi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fortune is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miss Fortune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Yi.
Yi tries a body shot but Fortune blocks it.
Fortune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yi blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yi up against the cage.
Fortune is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##BC2#
Yi manages to break the clinch.
Fortune displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yi.
Yi throws a push kick but Fortune slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Fortune has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yi uses from the top position.
Yi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fortune keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Fortune tries to improve position but can't.
Yi trying to control the position but Fortune is working away.
Fortune is looking to reverse the position.
Fortune wants to control but Yi postures up.#T3#
Fortune manages to get back to half guard.
Yi thows a huge punch but Fortune dodges it nicely.
Fortune is looking to control Yi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortune avoid being mounted?
Fortune trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fortune regains half guard.
Fortune tries to roll over but Yi keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Yi wants to take a breather but Fortune is having none of it.
Fortune is trying to stand back up but Yi is controlling him
Fortune tries to roll over but Yi keeps him under control.
Fortune is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortune shoots and misses #CL2#
and Yi counters by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Yi breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Yi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fortune gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Master Yi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fortune shoots in but Yi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yi feints the counter takedown.
Miss Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yi shoots in for a takedown but Fortune shows good takedown defense.
Fortune throws a series of punches but Yi avoids them all with ease.
Yi fails with a takedown attempt.
Fortune tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortune sets himself, and Yi steps forward looking for the clinch! Fortune avoids it this time.#CL2#
Yi has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune is trying to break free.
Yi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fortune prevents it.
Miss Fortune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Yi.
Fortune tries to pull guard but Yi won't allow it.
#T1#
Yi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fortune is trying to force a seperation but Yi has the dominant position.
Yi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fortune avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Fortune - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fortune is working for takedown but Yi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Yi decides to pull guard. #SU#
Fortune decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Fortune as Yi shoots in.#CL#
Fortune closes the distance and clinches.
Fortune is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yi to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Fortune jumps guard and drags Yi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fortune working a defensive guard here.
Fortune looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yi is one step ahead there.
Fortune wants to stand up but Yi is controlling him. #T3#
Yi wants to control from the top but Fortune keeps moving.
Fortune wants to hit a switch here but Yi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fortune there!
Yi tries to control but Fortune wriggling away.
Fortune can't escape the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fortune wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yi.
Yi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fortune because Yi loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Yi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fortune turns into him and now he's in Yi's guard.
Fortune preventing the sweep.
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 Miss Fortune.
I think Fortune 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miss Fortune!
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