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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Meechum throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Rufus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Rufus seems content to control.
Meechum pushes Rufus off looking to stand but Rufus dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Meechum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rufus.
Rufus not doing much here.
Meechum is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rufus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rufus.
Meechum is looking to get back to his feet here but Rufus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Meechum's back.#T1#
I would not like to be Meechum right now.
Meechum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rufus on the ground.
Meechum takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Rufus controls the position.#T2#
Rufus misses with punches from the back.
Rufus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Meechum to escape the position.
Meechum is trying to stand back up.
Rufus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rufus lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Rufus biding his time, controlling Meechum.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rufus lands strikes to the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meechum is trying to get back to his feet but Rufus has full control of the position and if anything, Meechum has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rufus biding his time, looking for the opening.
It looks like Rufus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rufus misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Rufus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Rufus closes the distance and pushes Meechum back into the cage.
Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rufus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meechum's elbow.
Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus.
A frustrated look appears on Meechum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Meechum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meechum is trying to break free.
Rufus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meechum's efforts to push away.
Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage.
Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage.
Rufus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meechum wants to get back to striking at distance but Rufus won't allow it.
Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Meechum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rufus dives in for a single leg takedown but Meechum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meechum throws a big counter combination but Rufus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Meechum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Rufus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Meechum blocks a body shot from Rufus.
Rufus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Rufus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meechum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rufus lands a shot to the body.
Rufus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meechum.
Rufus misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Rufus - that landed with a thud.
Rufus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage.
Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage.
Rufus misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Rufus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meechum.
Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus.
Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus.
Rufus misses with a body punch.
Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage.
Rufus presses Meechum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rufus pushes Meechum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rufus lands a body shot.
Rufus misses with a body punch.
Rufus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Rufus digs a right hand into Meechum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meechum's gas tank.
Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Good body shot from Rufus.
Rufus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meechum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rufus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meechum's elbow. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Rufus.
Rufus can't find room to land a body shot as Meechum controls the action.
Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rufus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meechum's elbow.
Rufus lands with a left to the head.
Rufus is working Meechum over against the cage.
Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus.
Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meechum blocks a body shot from Rufus.
Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rufus is working Meechum over against the cage.
Rufus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meechum's elbow.
DJ Rufus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rufus lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Rufus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rufus misses with a body punch.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus lands a body punch.
Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Rufus tries for a takedown but Meechum manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Rufus.
Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus.
Rufus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Rufus.
Nice body punch from Rufus - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rufus digs a right hand underneath Meechum's ribcage. Meechum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage.
Rufus lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rufus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Rufus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Meechum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rufus gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Rufus - that landed with a thud.
Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Rufus.
Rufus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rufus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rufus is leaning against Meechum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Rufus.
Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage.
Rufus misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Rufus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus pushes Meechum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rufus lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rufus. #T1#
Rufus lands a body punch.
Rufus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meechum or not.
Rufus is working Meechum over against the cage.
Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage.
Rufus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meechum backwards.
Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus.
Rufus pushes Meechum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rufus cracks Meechum with a nice body shot.
Rufus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rufus can't find room to land a body shot as Meechum controls the action.
A body shot lands from Rufus.
Rufus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rufus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rufus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rufus works on Meechum's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Rufus presses Meechum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rufus lands a nice shot to the body.
Rufus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rufus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meechum tries to break the clinch but Rufus is controlling the position.
Rufus scores with a hook to the body.
Rufus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rufus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Rufus.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meechum's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rufus. #T3#
Rufus is working Meechum over against the cage.
Rufus misses with a body punch.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rufus misses with a body punch.
Rufus wants a takedown.
Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Rufus is leaning against Meechum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rufus is leaning against Meechum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meechum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus.
Rufus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rufus digs a right hand underneath Meechum's ribcage. Meechum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Rufus.
Rufus cracks Meechum with a nice body shot.#T4#
Rufus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rufus cracks Meechum with a nice body shot.
Rufus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rufus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rufus can't find room to land a body shot as Meechum controls the action.
Rufus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rufus can't find room to land a body shot as Meechum controls the action.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meechum or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Rufus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Rufus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danny Meechum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Rufus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good body shot from Rufus.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Rufus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rufus 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 John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Rufus!
Post fight, DJ Rufus stared into the camera and said 'Here we go, BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING! WOOOOOOOO!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Rufus wants to clinch up but Jurgs keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Jurgs.
Rufus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jurgs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rufus was covering up waiting for the punch and Jurgs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jurgs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jurgs won't allow Rufus to sweep him here.
Rufus looking to control.
Jurgs stops Rufus from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgs won't allow Rufus to sweep him here.
Rufus wants to stand and escape but Jurgs is having none of it.
Rufus is trying to keep Jurgs in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jurgs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Jurgs scores with a takedown into Rufus's guard.#T1#
Jurgs won't allow Rufus to sweep him here.
Rufus seems keen to control Jurgs's posture.
Jurgs prevents Rufus from getting back to his feet.
Jurgs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jurgs stands up over Rufus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rufus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jurgs.
Rufus seems keen to control Jurgs's posture.
Jurgs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rufus is pulling down on Jurgs's head to control his posture.
Rufus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Rufus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#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.
Jurgs cracks Rufus with a solid left hand.
Jurgs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rufus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rufus wants to stand up but Jurgs is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rufus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rufus tries to clinch there but Jurgs circles away.
Jurgs with the counter takedown but Rufus avoids it easily.#TD2#
Jurgs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rufus to the ground. Jurgs is now in Rufus's guard.
Jurgs looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Rufus wants to sweep but no luck.
Rufus is trying to control the position but Jurgs postures up.
Jurgs throwing strikes from guard but Rufus blocks nicely.
Jurgs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rufus's head.
Jurgs won't allow Rufus to sweep him here.
Rufus trying to keep a closed guard but Jurgs is proving a slippery customer.
Jurgs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
My spies in Blackstar Striking Academy inform me that Jurgs has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jurgs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jurgs wants to control from the top but Rufus keeps moving.
Rufus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jurgs won't allow Rufus to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jurgs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rufus trying to keep a closed guard but Jurgs is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rufus tries to close the distance and clinch but Jurgs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DJ Rufus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rufus moves to clinch but Jurgs breaks away #TD2#
and Jurgs counters with a takedown into side control.
Rufus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rufus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jurgs prevents Rufus from escaping the position.
Rufus tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jurgs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elof Jurgs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rufus drives through and clinches with Jurgs against the cage.
#TD#
Rufus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jurgs is trying to keep an underhook but Rufus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rufus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jurgs keeping control of the position.
Jurgs is continuing to stall.
Rufus is looking to take a break and control but Jurgs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jurgs.
Rufus looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rufus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rufus is fighting to break Jurgs's control of his arms but Jurgs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rufus throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rufus tries to clinch but Jurgs moves out of range.
And Jurgs responds with a good body kick, but Rufus manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Rufus rushes Jurgs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rufus wants a takedown.
Rufus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rufus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jurgs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rufus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jurgs's elbow.
Rufus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jurgs wants a takedown.
Jurgs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2##TD#
Rufus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jurgs is looking for a sweep. Rufus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rufus wants to control but Jurgs is keeping him busy.
Jurgs is looking to control Rufus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jurgs avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rufus wants to control but Jurgs is keeping him busy.
Rufus content to control rather than advance.
Jurgs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rufus. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
No luck for Jurgs with that takedown attempt.
Rufus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
DJ Rufus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elof Jurgs.
Rufus is looking to clinch.
Jurgs with the counter takedown but Rufus avoids it easily.
Rufus moves in looking to clinch but Jurgs pushes him off.
DJ Rufus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jurgs shoots in and gets a takedown into Rufus's guard.
Jurgs won't allow Rufus to get back to his feet.
Rufus working a defensive guard but Jurgs manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rufus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jurgs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rufus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rufus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jurgs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Jurgs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rufus keeps working.
Jurgs looks up at the clock and then as Rufus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jurgs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rufus wants to control but Jurgs postures up.
Rufus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jurgs working the head and body with strikes.
Jurgs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rufus is looking to control Jurgs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rufus avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jurgs slips a nice elbow through Rufus's hands, connecting with Rufus's forehead.
Jurgs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rufus's head.
Rufus wants to improve his position but Jurgs is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Rufus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rufus closes the distance and pushes Jurgs back into the cage.
Rufus tries to score a body lock takedown but Jurgs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Rufus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jurgs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rufus to the mat. Rufus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rufus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jurgs trying to control the position from guard on top but Rufus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rufus wants to stand and escape but Jurgs is having none of it.
Jurgs 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.
Jurgs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jurgs postures up.
Jurgs stops Rufus from standing up.
Rufus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rufus wants to stand but Jurgs is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Rufus moves in looking to clinch but Jurgs pushes him off.
Rufus tries to clinch but Jurgs is having none of it.
Rufus wants to clinch up but Jurgs keeps it at a distance.
DJ Rufus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Rufus rushes Jurgs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rufus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jurgs wants to take the fight to the mat but Rufus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jurgs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rufus prevents it.
DJ Rufus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elof Jurgs.
Jurgs prevents the takedown attempt.
Rufus misses with a body punch.
Rufus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jurgs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rufus tries to work over Jurgs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jurgs prevents a body shot from Rufus. #TD2#
Jurgs has picked Rufus up - he's going for a ride! Jurgs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Rufus kicks off Jurgs and gets to his feet. #T2#
Rufus looks to clinch
letting Jurgs counter with a right hand.
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!
Rufus wants to clinch.
Jurgs shoots in but Rufus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rufus moves in looking to clinch but Jurgs pushes him off.
Nice body kick from Jurgs.#CL#
Rufus has closed the distance and engaged Jurgs in a clinch.
#TD2#
Jurgs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rufus is trying to keep an underhook but Jurgs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rufus trying to hold on to Jurgs's head to control him but Jurgs postures up.
Jurgs winds up and cracks Rufus with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Rufus is looking to escape.
Rufus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rufus.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rufus holds on and takes a little breather.
Jurgs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rufus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rufus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Elof Jurgs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rufus keeping full guard, as Jurgs tries to pass.
Rufus wants to get back to his feet but Jurgs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jurgs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rufus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jurgs's guard. #REVR#
Rufus trying to control but Jurgs is working from the bottom.
Rufus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jurgs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rufus is looking to work some ground and pound but Jurgs has wrist control.
Rufus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jurgs is controlling Rufus's posture.
Rufus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 DJ Rufus.
I think Rufus 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DJ Rufus!
DJ Rufus took some time post fight to say the following; 'Here we go, BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING! WOOOOOOOO!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Rufus is looking to clinch.
Staal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rufus tries to clinch up.
Staal swats away the attempt to clinch by Rufus.
Staal with the counter takedown but Rufus avoids it easily.
Rufus drops his hands momentarily and Staal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rufus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Staal counters with a stiff right hand.
Staal pushes Rufus away with a front kick.
Rufus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Staal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Staal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Staal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rufus.
Staal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Staal tries to get set, Rufus tries to push him back and clinch up but Staal manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Staal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Staal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Staal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##TD2#
Staal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rufus's guard.
Staal 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.
Staal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Staal is in close to Rufus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Staal advances position into side control!
Rufus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Staal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Staal lands an elbow.
Staal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rufus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rufus struggling a bit here.
Rufus on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Staal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rufus down.
Staal scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#
Rufus is rocked!
Staal landing a few strikes.
Oh Rufus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rufus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staal on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal cracks Rufus with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Staal immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rufus is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Staal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Staal!
DJ Rufus was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh poo, I'll fix this, you'll see.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rufus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rufus misses the jab.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rufus sprawls and moves away.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Rufus's shoulder, as Rufus tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Roberts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rufus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rufus wants it to stay on the feet.
Rufus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roberts slips a jab from Rufus.#TD#
Rufus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roberts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roberts 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.
Rufus is trying to hold Roberts in close to prevent damage but Roberts has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Rufus's hands, connecting with Rufus's forehead.
Roberts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roberts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rufus taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Roberts 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.
Roberts passes to side control.
Rufus is being controlled here.
Roberts landing a few strikes.
Rufus is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Roberts working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is staying tight to Rufus's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rufus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Roberts lands an elbow.
Rufus tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Roberts is landing with some decent strikes but Rufus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Rufus is rocked!
Rufus looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts loads up with a big shot that hurts Rufus! He's pulled Roberts in close but Roberts has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Rufus survive? More strikes from Roberts and Rufus is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kalem Roberts!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Rufus ducks under a wild hook from Dobzevsky.
A jab from Rufus misses.
Dobzevsky tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rufus manages to circle out of the way.#KD#
Nice combo by Dobzevsky! Oh, that's hurt him - Rufus falls to the canvas and Dobzevsky follows him into side control. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Rufus has been cut.
Dobzevsky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobzevsky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rufus is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Dobzevsky crashes against the mat.
Dobzevsky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rufus struggling a bit here.
Dobzevsky working the ground and pound but Rufus is defending the strikes.
Dobzevsky with the ground and pound but Rufus regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dobzevsky thows a huge punch but Rufus dodges it nicely.
Dobzevsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Rufus is rocked!
Dobzevsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rufus is still in real trouble! Can Dobzevsky finish him?
Rufus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rufus seems to have recovered his senses.
Dobzevsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Dobzevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dobzevsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobzevsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dobzevsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobzevsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Rufus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rufus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dobzevsky is looking to advance position but Rufus won't allow it.
Dobzevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dobzevsky working Rufus over with strikes.
Dobzevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dobzevsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rufus trying to control here.
Rufus looks winded!
Dobzevsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rufus defending well though. #T2#
Dobzevsky is looking to take a break and control but Rufus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rufus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dobzevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dobzevsky misses with a head shot. Rufus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dobzevsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dobzevsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Dobzevsky trying to control but Rufus is working from the bottom.
Dobzevsky postures up in Rufus's guard and throws a big left but Rufus blocks it.
Dobzevsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobzevsky postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rufus covers up, he's hurt! Dobzevsky keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dobzevsky and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dobzevsky can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Dobzevsky!
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