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Event:
FFA 22: Bagov vs Galanos
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Heimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eivind Espedal misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eivind Espedal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eivind Espedal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heimer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heimer lunges at Eivind Espedal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eivind Espedal's hand.
Heimer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eivind Espedal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Heimer avoids the head kick by Eivind Espedal.
Heimer keeps the fight on the outside.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch but Heimer is having none of it.
Kristian Eivind Espedal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Heimer closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Heimer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heimer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eivind Espedal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eivind Espedal looking to stall.
Heimer lands a right hand.
Heimer lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Heimer .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eivind Espedal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimer stalling.
#T1#
Heimer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eivind Espedal is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Heimer .
Heimer cracks Eivind Espedal with a nice body shot.#BC#
Eivind Espedal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eivind Espedal moves out of range of the body kick from Heimer .
Heimer scores with a hook to the body. Eivind Espedal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heimer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eivind Espedal.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heimer .
Eivind Espedal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Heimer and Eivind Espedal goes tumbling to the canvas! Heimer follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Eivind Espedal is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kristian Eivind Espedal has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oh Eivind Espedal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heimer is looking to advance position but Eivind Espedal won't allow it.
Eivind Espedal seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Heimer controlling the action here. #T3#
Eivind Espedal is trying to stand back up but Heimer is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heimer cracks the inside of Eivind Espedal's front leg.
Heimer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Eivind Espedal is out of range.
Eivind Espedal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Heimer clinches.
Heimer lands with a light punch inside.
Heimer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eivind Espedals head.
Heimer lands with a right to the head.
Heimer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Heimer .
Heimer scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Heimer scores with a hook to the body.
Heimer lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heimer .
Heimer lands with a light punch inside.
Heimer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eivind Espedal working aggressively here.
Heimer pushes Eivind Espedal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Heimer .
A short right from Heimer on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Heimer .
Heimer blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Heimer .
Heimer is working Eivind Espedal over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Heimer .
Heimer lands an uppercut.
Heimer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heimer lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burke Heimer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristian Eivind Espedal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Heimer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heimer clobbers Eivind Espedal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Eivind Espedal got wobbled bad by a big combination! Heimer presses forward with punches and knees until Eivind Espedal stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Eivind Espedal closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burke Heimer !
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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 4
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
McCllum looks for a takedown but Eivind Espedal sprawls well.
McCllum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCllum dives in and grabs Eivind Espedal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eivind Espedal pushes down on McCllum's head and hops out.
Eivind Espedal lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Eivind Espedal gets a clinch.
Eivind Espedal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCllum.
Kristian Eivind Espedal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
McCllum is trying to pull guard but Eivind Espedal has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
McCllum manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McCllum wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
McCllum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eivind Espedal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eivind Espedal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eivind Espedal stops McCllum from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCllum looking for a sweep. Not yet McCllum, not yet. #SU#
Eivind Espedal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Eivind Espedal feints a jab promting McCllum to slip. Eivind Espedal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCllum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eivind Espedal moves in looking to clinch but McCllum pushes him off.
McCllum shoots for a takedown but Eivind Espedal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
McCllum keeps the fight on the outside.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch but McCllum moves out of range.
Eivind Espedal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McCllum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCllum takes a kick to the side of the head.
McCllum shoots for a takedown but Eivind Espedal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eivind Espedal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCllum.
Eivind Espedal is looking to clinch.
McCllum drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eivind Espedal defends it well.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCllum.
Eivind Espedal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
McCllum gets tackled into the cage by Eivind Espedal. Eivind Espedal maintains the clinch. #TD2#
McCllum jumps into guard, dragging Eivind Espedal to the mat.
Eivind Espedal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
McCllum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eivind Espedal is aware though and is defending well.
Eivind Espedal wants to pass the guard but McCllum is keeping the position.
Eivind Espedal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SU#
Eivind Espedal gets to his feet. McCllum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCllum has his takedown stuffed
and Eivind Espedal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCllum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eivind Espedal circles away.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eivind Espedal as he jumps to the side.
McCllum looks winded!
Eivind Espedal tries to close the distance and clinch but McCllum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eivind Espedal wants to clinch.#CL#
Eivind Espedal has McCllum up against the cage in a clinch.
McCllum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eivind Espedal just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCllum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eivind Espedal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Eivind Espedal effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eivind Espedal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Eivind Espedal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eivind Espedal wants to clinch up but McCllum keeps it at a distance.
Eivind Espedal is looking to clinch.
McCllum shoots in and drives through. Eivind Espedal sprawls well.
Eivind Espedal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCllum.
McCllum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eivind Espedal avoids it really well and circles away.
Eivind Espedal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCllum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown but Eivind Espedal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Eivind Espedal clinches up with McCllum and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Eivind Espedal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eivind Espedal doesn't manage to clinch there - McCllum circles away.
#TD2#
McCllum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Eivind Espedal was covering up waiting for the punch and McCllum finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
McCllum looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCllum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCllum trying to control but Eivind Espedal is working from the bottom.
McCllum looking to pass the guard.
McCllum wants to control from the top but Eivind Espedal keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Eivind Espedal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCllum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eivind Espedal avoids it really well and circles away.
Kristian Eivind Espedal is winning the standup battle so far.
McCllum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eivind Espedal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCllum shoots for a double leg takedown but Eivind Espedal sprawls well. He's pushed McCllum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eivind Espedal wants to clinch.
McCllum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eivind Espedal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCllum somewhat.
Eivind Espedal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kristian Eivind Espedal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
Eivind Espedal throws a front kick that sends McCllum stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eivind Espedal throws a nice head kick!
McCllum shoots in looking for a takedown but Eivind Espedal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCllum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
McCllum closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eivind Espedal to the mat! Eivind Espedal manages to get full guard.
Eivind Espedal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
McCllum wants to pass the guard but Eivind Espedal is keeping the position.
McCllum pushing down on Eivind Espedal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCllum passes to side control. #SUB2#
McCllum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eivind Espedal, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eivind Espedal is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
McCllum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCllum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
McCllum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eivind Espedal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
McCllum is trying to get an arm triangle but Eivind Espedal is defending well.
Eivind Espedal wants to control but McCllum postures up.
Eivind Espedal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCllum can do to turn this around?
McCllum advances nicely into full mount.
McCllum controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
McCllum is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Eivind Espedal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Eivind Espedal! #T3#
McCllum keeping moving, preventing Eivind Espedal from controlling successfully.
McCllum wants to sweep here but Eivind Espedal controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McCllum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eivind Espedal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eivind Espedal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Remo McCllum has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Eivind Espedal decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCllum to his feet. #CL#
Eivind Espedal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eivind Espedal.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eivind Espedal lands a hook that snaps the head of McCllum backwards.
Eivind Espedal tries to stall but McCllum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCllum has Eivind Espedal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eivind Espedal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eivind Espedal tries to stall but McCllum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eivind Espedal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCllum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eivind Espedal to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Eivind Espedal pulls guard successfully.
Eivind Espedal looking for a sweep. Not yet Eivind Espedal, not yet.
McCllum trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eivind Espedal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
McCllum looking for a sweep. Not yet McCllum, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Eivind Espedal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCllum looks for a takedown but Eivind Espedal sprawls well.
McCllum shoots in looking for a takedown but Eivind Espedal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCllum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCllum fails with the takedown
and Eivind Espedal counters with a three punch combo that has McCllum backing up. McCllum nods at Eivind Espedal to acknowledge the strikes.
Kristian Eivind Espedal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch but McCllum moves out of range.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch but McCllum moves out of range.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eivind Espedal as he jumps to the side.
Eivind Espedal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eivind Espedal but Eivind Espedal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eivind Espedal stalks McCllum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCllum's face. McCllum staggers backwards, shaken.
McCllum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Eivind Espedal. No joy for McCllum on that attempt.
No luck for McCllum with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Eivind Espedal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eivind Espedal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eivind Espedal throws a head kick that half lands.
McCllum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Eivind Espedal forces McCllum back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Eivind Espedal.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eivind Espedal slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
McCllum manages to pull guard.
McCllum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCllum wants to stand and escape but Eivind Espedal is having none of it. #SU#
Eivind Espedal gets to his feet - McCllum follows without any prompting. #T2#
Eivind Espedal doesn't manage to clinch there - McCllum circles away.
#CL#
Eivind Espedal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCllum tries to score a body lock takedown but Eivind Espedal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eivind Espedal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCllum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eivind Espedal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eivind Espedal lands a right hand. #BC#
Eivind Espedal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eivind Espedal wants to clinch.
Eivind Espedal lands a high kick!
McCllum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCllum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eivind Espedal tries to avoid it but McCllum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eivind Espedal to the ground. Eivind Espedal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eivind Espedal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kristian Eivind Espedal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eivind Espedal scores with a head kick.
#T3#
McCllum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eivind Espedal sprawls well. Eivind Espedal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCllum gets slowly back to his feet.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch there but McCllum circles away.
#CL#
Eivind Espedal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eivind Espedal lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
McCllum has hold of one of Eivind Espedal's legs. Eivind Espedal is fighting the takedown attempt but McCllum gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McCllum trying to control the position from guard on top but Eivind Espedal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eivind Espedal controlling the position.
McCllum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eivind Espedal is keeping the position for now. #T4#
McCllum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCllum tries to free his leg and advance position but Eivind Espedal is retaining full guard.
McCllum is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eivind Espedal connects with a high kick.
McCllum goes for a double leg but Eivind Espedal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eivind Espedal continues to drive forward.
Eivind Espedal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Eivind Espedal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eivind Espedal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Eivind Espedal!
Kristian Eivind Espedal got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Eivind Espedal clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Harrison.
Harrison lands a left hand.
Harrison lands a right hand.
Harrison is pushing Eivind Espedal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Eivind Espedal looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eivind Espedal wants to clinch but Harrison slips to the side
and Harrison counters with a nice body shot.
Eivind Espedal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harrison to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Harrison catches Eivind Espedal right on the button with a cross.
Eivind Espedal is looking to clinch.
Harrison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison lands a jab-cross combination.
Eivind Espedal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harrison counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Harrison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eivind Espedal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eivind Espedal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eivind Espedal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch but Harrison is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Harrison.
Harrison scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrison.
Harrison landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eivind Espedal working aggressively here.
Harrison lands a body punch.
Harrison scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Eivind Espedal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Harrison.
#CUT#
It looks like Kristian Eivind Espedal has been cut.
Eivind Espedal wants to stall.
Eivind Espedal can't break the clinch.
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrison cracks Eivind Espedal with a nice body shot.
Harrison lands a right hand.
Harrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Eivind Espedal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrison smiles and moves away.
Harrison with a nice cross.#ROC#
Eivind Espedal is rocked!
Harrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eivind Espedal is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrison finish him?
Eivind Espedal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Harrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harrison.
Harrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eivind Espedal seems to have recovered his senses.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch up but Harrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Eivind Espedal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harrison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eivind Espedal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Harrison. That one must have hurt.
Eivind Espedal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harrison jabs Eivind Espedal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eivind Espedal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eivind Espedal taking a breather. #T4#
Harrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Eivind Espedal looks winded!
Harrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eivind Espedal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harrison is leaning against Eivind Espedal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eivind Espedal.
Harrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eivind Espedal backwards.
Harrison digs a right hand into Eivind Espedal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eivind Espedal's gas tank.
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #KD#
Harrison drops Eivind Espedal with a big knee straight up the middle! Eivind Espedal is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Harrison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eivind Espedal's sensitive parts.
Harrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrison. That's going to slow Eivind Espedal down.
Eivind Espedal misses with a combination
and Harrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Harrison there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Harrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristian Eivind Espedal's cut.
That's time! Harrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harrison counters with an outside leg kick.
Eivind Espedal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrison.
Eivind Espedal throws a sloppy head kick
and Harrison counters with a straight right hand.
Eivind Espedal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eivind Espedal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eivind Espedal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Harrison moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eivind Espedal backwards.
Eivind Espedal trying to land knees to the body.
Eivind Espedal throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
Harrison lands a shot to the body.
Eivind Espedal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison connects with a body shot that sends Eivind Espedal's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eivind Espedal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eivind Espedal is breathing heavily.
Eivind Espedal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrison.
Aidan Harrison is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Harrison drops Eivind Espedal with a beautiful combination! Eivind Espedal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harrison is looking for the KO!
Harrison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Harrison lands a right hook to the body.
#KD#
Harrison cracks Eivind Espedal with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Eivind Espedal looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harrison finish him?
Eivind Espedal tries to get into range but Harrison steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Eivind Espedal! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Harrison scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aidan Harrison!
Our winner, Aidan Harrison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Eivind Espedal throws a right and a left that Miki avoids nicely. #CL#
Miki clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Miki decides to pull guard.
Eivind Espedal looking to pass the guard.
Miki has a closed guard, preventing Eivind Espedal from standing up.
Miki is trying to control the position but Eivind Espedal postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Eivind Espedal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick from Eivind Espedal lands but Miki takes it in his stride. #T1##CL2#
Eivind Espedal forces Miki back against the cage and clinches.
Eivind Espedal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Eivind Espedal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Eivind Espedal moves into range and clinches up with Miki.
A frustrated look appears on Eivind Espedal's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Eivind Espedal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Eivind Espedal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eivind Espedal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Miki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Miki has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Eivind Espedal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Eivind Espedal moves into the clinch.
Eivind Espedal misses with a punch on the inside.
Miki is trying to pull guard but Eivind Espedal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miki is trying to drag Eivind Espedal to the mat but Eivind Espedal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Eivind Espedal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Eivind Espedal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Eivind Espedal pushes Miki up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Miki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Eivind Espedal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miki taking a breather.
Miki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eivind Espedal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Miki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eivind Espedal leaning against his opponent.
Eivind Espedal lands a shot to the body.
Eivind Espedal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eivind Espedal jumps guard but Miki stands there with Eivind Espedal around his waist. Eivind Espedal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eivind Espedal prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Eivind Espedal lands a left hand.
Miki tries a body shot but Eivind Espedal blocks it.
Miki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Eivind Espedal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miki has him pressed against the cage.
Miki is trying to drag Eivind Espedal to the mat but Eivind Espedal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eivind Espedal controlling the action here for a moment.
Eivind Espedal trying to control the position but instead, Miki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eivind Espedal into the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eivind Espedal swings wildly with an uppercut but Miki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eivind Espedal is stalling here.
Eivind Espedal connects with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Eivind Espedal pulls Miki into guard.
Miki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eivind Espedal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miki's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Eivind Espedal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Eivind Espedal throws a sloppy head kick and Miki moves out of range easily. #CL#
Miki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eivind Espedal, pushing him back against the cage.
Miki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eivind Espedal lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eivind Espedal is trying to break the clinch but Miki is controlling him.
Eivind Espedal tries to pull guard but Miki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eivind Espedal slowing the pace effectively.
Miki is stalling here.
#BC#
Miki breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Eivind Espedal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Eivind Espedal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eivind Espedal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eivind Espedal smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Miki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eivind Espedal tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Eivind Espedal moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Eivind Espedal.
Eivind Espedal effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eivind Espedal slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miki. #BC2#
Eivind Espedal manages to break the clinch.
Eivind Espedal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Miki keeps the fight on the outside.
And Miki counters with a quick kick to the body but Eivind Espedal blocks it.
Miki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eivind Espedal as he avoids it easily.
Miki blocks a head kick by Eivind Espedal.
A punch combination from Eivind Espedal misses.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch up.#CL#
Miki takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eivind Espedal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miki avoids it.
Come on Eivind Espedal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Miki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eivind Espedal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Eivind Espedal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Eivind Espedal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eivind Espedal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eivind Espedal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miki has Eivind Espedal pressed against the cage, preventing Eivind Espedal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eivind Espedal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eivind Espedal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eivind Espedal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eivind Espedal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eivind Espedal has him pressed against the cage.
Eivind Espedal prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Miki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miki can't get the takedown.
Eivind Espedal misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eivind Espedal after a bit of a struggle.
Miki managing to block the knees to the body from Eivind Espedal.
Eivind Espedal is trying to push Miki away but Miki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Eivind Espedal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Eivind Espedal closes the distance and pushes Miki back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eivind Espedal managing to block the knees to the body from Miki.
#BC#
Miki breaks from the clinch.
Eivind Espedal throws a sloppy head kick and Miki moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Eivind Espedal misses #CL#
and Miki counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Eivind Espedal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Eivind Espedal tries to close the distance and clinch but Miki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miki shoots in for a double leg but Eivind Espedal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Miki backs off Eivind Espedal throws a huge counter combo but Miki manages to avoid it all.
Miki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eivind Espedal tries to avoid it but Miki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eivind Espedal to the ground. Eivind Espedal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eivind Espedal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eivind Espedal wants to clinch.
Kristian Eivind Espedal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eivind Espedal as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Miki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eivind Espedal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miki as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Eivind Espedal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eivind Espedal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kristian Eivind Espedal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eivind Espedal continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Miki is trying to pull guard but Eivind Espedal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Eivind Espedal misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Miki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eivind Espedal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Eivind Espedal clinches. #BC2#
Eivind Espedal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eivind Espedal. #CL#
Miki forces Eivind Espedal back against the cage and clinches.
Miki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eivind Espedal to keep the fight standing.
Miki blocks an elbow strike from Eivind Espedal.
#BC2#
Eivind Espedal breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Miki clinches with his opponent.
Eivind Espedal is pushing Miki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eivind Espedal prevents it.
#T2#
Eivind Espedal throws a punch but it's blocked by Miki.
Eivind Espedal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eivind Espedal is trying to pull guard but Miki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eivind Espedal lands a shoulder strike.
Eivind Espedal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miki.
A head punch on the inside from Eivind Espedal fails to land.
Eivind Espedal is struggling to control the position.
Eivind Espedal throws a head punch that misses.
Eivind Espedal misses with some punches.
#T3#
Eivind Espedal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eivind Espedal trying to stall but Miki improves his position.
Eivind Espedal prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Eivind Espedal breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Eivind Espedal moves into range and clinches up with Miki.
Eivind Espedal stops a takedown attempt from Miki.
Eivind Espedal is trying to pull guard but Miki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Eivind Espedal.
Miki tries to score a body lock takedown but Eivind Espedal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miki takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Eivind Espedal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eivind Espedal stuffs the takedown attempt from Miki. Miki gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Eivind Espedal is looking to clinch but Miki is avoiding it.
#CL#
Miki darts in and clinches Eivind Espedal up against the cage.
Eivind Espedal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eivind Espedal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eivind Espedal stalling.
Eivind Espedal stops a takedown attempt from Miki.
Miki avoiding damage as Eivind Espedal throws knees to the body.
Miki is trying to push Eivind Espedal away but Eivind Espedal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joshua Miki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kristian Eivind Espedal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Eivind Espedal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Eivind Espedal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eivind Espedal 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Eivind Espedal!
Kristian Eivind Espedal took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Eivind Espedal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Eivind Espedal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant throws a counter high kick but Eivind Espedal was just alert enough to avoid it.
Grant fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Eivind Espedal clinches up with Grant and pushes him back against the cage.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grant fails to pull guard.
Grant tries to pull guard but Eivind Espedal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawerence Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Eivind Espedal pulls guard successfully.
Eivind Espedal wants to stand and escape but Grant is having none of it.
Grant cracks Eivind Espedal with a solid left hand.
Eivind Espedal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eivind Espedal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Grant is looking to work some ground and pound but Eivind Espedal has wrist control.
Eivind Espedal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Eivind Espedal wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Eivind Espedal is looking for a triangle here but Grant uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Grant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grant looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Eivind Espedal is avoiding damage well.
Grant trying to control the action but Eivind Espedal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Eivind Espedal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Eivind Espedal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Eivind Espedal wants to get back to his feet.
Eivind Espedal is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Eivind Espedal takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Grant decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eivind Espedal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Eivind Espedal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grant, up you get!
Eivind Espedal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Eivind Espedal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Eivind Espedal trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eivind Espedal is one step ahead there. #T4##SU2#
Eivind Espedal gets to his feet - Grant follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Eivind Espedal instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Eivind Espedal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eivind Espedal lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eivind Espedal stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Eivind Espedal manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Eivind Espedal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Eivind Espedal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eivind Espedal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grant back to the cage. Eivind Espedal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Lawerence Grant has been cut.
Eivind Espedal throws a head kick that Grant semi-blocks.
Eivind Espedal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Grant is rocked!
Eivind Espedal circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Grant drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Eivind Espedal follows Grant to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristian Eivind Espedal!
A determined Kristian Eivind Espedal didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Eivind Espedal gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Eivind Espedal breaks from the clinch.
Eivind Espedal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wheeler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eivind Espedal manages to circle out of the way.
A jab lands there for Eivind Espedal.
Eivind Espedal throws a head kick that Wheeler semi-blocks.
#ROC2#
Wheeler is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bret Wheeler has been cut.
Eivind Espedal throws a head kick but Wheeler moves out of range.
Oh Wheeler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eivind Espedal lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Wheeler head around and knocks him out cold! Eivind Espedal hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristian Eivind Espedal!
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Event:
4Kings . 006
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Eivind Espedal is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Gonzales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Gonzales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eivind Espedal, pushing him back against the cage.
Eivind Espedal throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Eivind Espedal fails to land.
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Eivind Espedal pulls guard successfully.
Gonzales tries to free his leg and advance position but Eivind Espedal is retaining full guard.
Gonzales won't allow Eivind Espedal to sweep him here.
Gonzales controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Gonzales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eivind Espedal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eivind Espedal has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Eivind Espedal is sitting in close to Gonzales's body. Gonzales has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Eivind Espedal is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Eivind Espedal is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gonzales.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Gonzales!
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Event:
4Kings . 003
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Eivind Espedal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiraly looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Eivind Espedal is looking to stand up but Kiraly won't let him.
Eivind Espedal trying to control but Kiraly is working from the bottom.
Eivind Espedal 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. #SU2#
Eivind Espedal stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Kiraly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eivind Espedal, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Eivind Espedal.
The referee calls for Eivind Espedal to work.
Kiraly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eivind Espedal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eivind Espedal stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eivind Espedal lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Eivind Espedal.
Kiraly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eivind Espedal is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Eivind Espedal's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Eivind Espedal lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Eivind Espedal pulls guard successfully.
#T1##SUB#
Kiraly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Eivind Espedal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Eivind Espedal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Eivind Espedal! #REVB#
Kiraly is looking for a sweep.
Eivind Espedal is looking to take a break and control but Kiraly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eivind Espedal taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Eivind Espedal tries for a kimura but Kiraly is defending well. #SUB2#
Eivind Espedal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiraly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2#
Eivind Espedal stands up.
Kiraly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##CL2#
Kiraly gets tackled into the cage by Eivind Espedal. Eivind Espedal maintains the clinch.
Kiraly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eivind Espedal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kiraly letting Eivind Espedal take a breather here.
Kiraly tries to score a body lock takedown but Eivind Espedal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kiraly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eivind Espedal stalling in the clinch.
Kiraly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eivind Espedal lands a right hand.
Eivind Espedal connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Kiraly is rocked!
Eivind Espedal lands with a left to the head.
Oh Kiraly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eivind Espedal has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kiraly - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Eivind Espedal, and another! Kiraly is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kristian Eivind Espedal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Eivind Espedal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Eivind Espedal takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgowan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgowan trying to land knees to the body.
Eivind Espedal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mcgowan wants to take the fight to the mat but Eivind Espedal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eivind Espedal lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgowan backwards.
A short uppercut from Eivind Espedal. #ROC2#
Mcgowan is rocked!
Eivind Espedal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcgowan up against the cage.
Oh Mcgowan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eivind Espedal has Mcgowan pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Mcgowan is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Eivind Espedal - that's hurt Mcgowan badly! Oh, another knee lands and Mcgowan is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Mcgowan doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kristian Eivind Espedal!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 714 Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Eivind Espedal drives through and clinches with Kaze against the cage.
Eivind Espedal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaze's efforts to push away.
Kaze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eivind Espedal prevents it.
Eivind Espedal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eivind Espedal misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Eivind Espedal.
Kaze is trying to force a seperation but Eivind Espedal has the dominant position.#BC2#
Eivind Espedal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Eivind Espedal gets a clinch.
Eivind Espedal unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaze being controlled against the cage.
Kaze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eivind Espedal misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Kaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Eivind Espedal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eivind Espedal is looking to clinch.
Kaze shoots in looking for a takedown. Eivind Espedal tries to sprawl out of it but Kaze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eivind Espedal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Kaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Eivind Espedal. #CL2#
Eivind Espedal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaze fails to pull guard.
Kaze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eivind Espedal.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eivind Espedal.
Eivind Espedal is trying to push Kaze away but Kaze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eivind Espedal lands a knee to the head.
Kaze tries to land knees in the clinch but Eivind Espedal avoids the damage to the body.
Eivind Espedal slows down the pace here.
#T2##TD#
Kaze decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Kaze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eivind Espedal defends it easily.
Eivind Espedal wants to control from the top but Kaze keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eivind Espedal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Eivind Espedal stands and steps away. Kaze gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Eivind Espedal gets caught flat footed, as Kaze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Eivind Espedal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kaze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eivind Espedal works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kaze trying to control but Eivind Espedal is working from the bottom.
Eivind Espedal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eivind Espedal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kaze is now in half guard.
Kaze is taking a breather. Eivind Espedal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Eivind Espedal trying to control but Kaze postures up.
#SUB#
Kaze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaze stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kaze is looking for a kimura but Eivind Espedal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaze to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Eivind Espedal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaze.
Kaze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Eivind Espedal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaze remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kaze gets to mount! Eivind Espedal was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Eivind Espedal is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eivind Espedal tries to hold on but Kaze postures up.
Kaze looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Kaze trying to control but Eivind Espedal is having none of it.
Kaze controlling his opponent.
Kaze connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Eivind Espedal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eivind Espedal tries to buck Kaze off but Kaze takes his back! #T2#
Eivind Espedal trying to control the action but Kaze just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Kaze is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Eivind Espedal right now.
Eivind Espedal is trying to break free.
Kaze has good solid back control here. #T3##SUB#
Kaze is persistently looking for the submission but Eivind Espedal is defending it well.
#SUB#
Kaze has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Eivind Espedal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kaze is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Kaze trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Eivind Espedal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Eivind Espedal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kaze trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Kaze dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kaze changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eivind Espedal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kaze laying and praying for a moment but Eivind Espedal takes advantage and regains half guard.
Eivind Espedal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaze wants to take a breather but Eivind Espedal is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Kaze seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaze wants to take a breather but Eivind Espedal is having none of it.
Eivind Espedal wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kaze in particular looking to stall.
Kaze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kaze content to control rather than advance.
Kaze is looking to take a break and control but Eivind Espedal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eivind Espedal is trying to control but Kaze manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kaze cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#CUT#
It looks like Kristian Eivind Espedal has been cut.
Kaze controlling his opponent.
Kaze is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Eivind Espedal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Kaze working for a guillotine from mount but Eivind Espedal is in no mood to give up.
Kaze landing strikes from the mount.
Kaze moves to take his opponent's back.
Eivind Espedal tries to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Kaze is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Eivind Espedal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kaze just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Kaze has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Kaze tightening his grip on Eivind Espedal, looking for the choke.
Kaze lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kaze biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kaze looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kristian Eivind Espedal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong Kaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kaze working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Eivind Espedal is doing well to defend. Kaze seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Eivind Espedal is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dong Kaze!
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