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Event:
NJMMA #41: Bullet v Shushkev
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scharf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuala somewhat.
Kuala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scharf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Kuala gets tackled into the cage by Scharf. Scharf maintains the clinch.
Kuala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scharf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scharf misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Scharf on the inside.
Scharf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kualas head.
Scharf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Kuala.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Scharf.
Still in the clinch, Scharf scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Kuala is rocked!
Scharf working aggressively here.
Scharf pushes Kuala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Scharf.
Oh Kuala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scharf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scharf working aggressively here.
Kuala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scharf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scharf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuala seems to have got his legs back now.
Scharf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scharf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Kuala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Scharf.
Scharf scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scharf unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kuala! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Scharf is unloading with more strikes now! Kuala drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddy Scharf!
Eddy Scharf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UVC 15 Stone VS Coldbane
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Zappacosta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuala moves away from the strike by Zappacosta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zappacosta. Kuala does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Zappacosta looks to move away, Kuala throws a big counter combo but Zappacosta just gets out of the way.
Kuala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zappacosta lands a jab-cross combination.
Zappacosta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zappacosta digs a good hook to Kuala's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zappacosta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuala scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Kuala gets tackled into the cage by Zappacosta. Zappacosta maintains the clinch.
Kuala is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zappacosta. #TD#
Kuala has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zappacosta regains guard immediately.
Kuala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zappacosta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuala is pushing down on Zappacosta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zappacosta is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuala has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SUB#
Kuala maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zappacosta could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuala has cracked it and Zappacosta is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimi Kuala!
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Event:
UVC X Lydon VS Old
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Szczawinski gets a double leg takedown into Kuala's guard.
Kuala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuala is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Szczawinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuala advances to half guard.
Kuala wants to take a breather but Szczawinski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kuala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuala trying to control the action but Szczawinski is working from the bottom.
Szczawinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuala is thwarting Szczawinski's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Kuala is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Szczawinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuala.
Kuala controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kuala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szczawinski is just riding it out for now. Kuala eventually gives up the hold.
Szczawinski won't allow Kuala to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuala trying to control from half guard but Szczawinski is working away.
Szczawinski wants to improve his position but Kuala is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kuala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szczawinski is just riding it out for now. Kuala eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kuala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Kuala takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szczawinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuala on the ground.
Kuala moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Kuala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Szczawinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuala is putting a hurting on Szczawinski here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Kuala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Szczawinski, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kuala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB2#
Kuala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuala throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Kuala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szczawinski can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Kuala dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kuala shoots in for a takedown but Szczawinski shows good takedown defense.
Szczawinski lands a nice hook to Kuala's body. Kuala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Szczawinski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuala keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Szczawinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala shoots and misses
and Szczawinski counters with a thumping low kick.
Peter Szczawinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Kuala.
Szczawinski throws a low kick but Kuala avoids it.
It seemed like Kuala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Szczawinski closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Kuala decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szczawinski's guard.#T1#
Szczawinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Szczawinski preventing the sweep.
Szczawinski is fighting to break Kuala's control of his arms but Kuala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuala is trying to control the position but Szczawinski postures up.
Szczawinski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kuala throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Szczawinski escapes and throws Kuala's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kuala is trying to control Szczawinski's posture but Szczawinski avoids it. #T2#
Kuala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kuala regains half guard.
Szczawinski drops an elbow to the side of Kuala's head.
Kuala manages to get to full guard.
Kuala controls Szczawinski momentarily but Szczawinski frees himself. #T3#
Kuala managing to control the position.
Szczawinski stopping the sweep attempt from Kuala.
Kuala has control of Szczawinski's left arm, preventing Szczawinski from doing any damage.
Kuala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kuala prevents Szczawinski from standing back up.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Kuala has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kuala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Szczawinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuala.
Kuala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kuala is working for a kimura but Szczawinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuala moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Szczawinski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Szczawinski tries to clinch but Kuala moves out of range.
Kuala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Szczawinski defends it well.
Kuala 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.
Nice sprawl there from Szczawinski as Kuala shoots in.#TD#
Kuala gets caught napping as Szczawinski dives in and scores a takedown. Kuala manages to retain guard.
Kuala pulls Szczawinski in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kuala is looking to stand back up but Szczawinski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kuala.
Kuala is concentrating on defense, preventing Szczawinski from advancing position. #T1#
Kuala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuala.#SU#
Szczawinski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuala, up you get! #TD2#
Kuala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Szczawinski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kuala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szczawinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Szczawinski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuala. #T2#
Kuala taking a breather here.
Szczawinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Szczawinski being controlled for a moment.
Kuala taking a break here but Szczawinski is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Kuala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuala keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Kuala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kuala is trying to work for a kimura but Szczawinski is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kuala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuala is thwarting Szczawinski's attempts to control the position.
Szczawinski is trying is best to control the position here.
Kuala stalling.
Kuala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kuala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Szczawinski defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimi Kuala.
I think Kuala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Kuala!
Peter Szczawinski was interviewed post fight and said 'Good Fight!'.
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Event:
UVC 5
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Manny tries for a takedown but Kuala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuala misses its target.
Manny shoots and misses #CL#
and Kuala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manny is trying to force a seperation but Kuala has the dominant position.
Manny is trying to break the clinch but Kuala has him pressed against the cage.
Manny stalling in the clinch.
Kuala is pressed up against the cage. Manny has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuala down to the mat. Kuala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jimi Kuala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Manny.
Manny looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuala is just out of range.
Manny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuala defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manny misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kuala counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Kuala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuala wants to control but Manny is keeping him busy.
Manny is trying to control but can't.
Manny moves into full guard.
Kuala trying to control but Manny is working from the bottom.
Kuala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manny is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manny trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manny can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuala advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuala trying to control from half guard but Manny is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuala seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Manny is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimi Kuala!
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Event:
UVC 4
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Davidson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuala was covering up waiting for the punch and Davidson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuala keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
Davidson postures up and lands a big shot to Kuala's brow.
Kuala has control of Davidson's left arm, preventing Davidson from doing any damage.
Kuala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuala is pulling down on Davidson's head. It's preventing any offense from Davidson, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Davidson wants to control from the top but Kuala keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson wanted to stand there but Kuala had control of the position.
Kuala wants to stand but Davidson is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davidson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davidson misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Davidson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuala looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Davidson wants to stand but Kuala has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Davidson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuala has Davidson pulled in close to control his posture.
Davidson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuala is keeping the position for now.
Kuala has Davidson pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Davidson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kuala counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Kuala jumps guard but Davidson stands there with Kuala around his waist. Kuala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Kuala drags the fight down to the ground.
Kuala controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself.
Kuala is pulling down on Davidson's head. It's preventing any offense from Davidson, at least for the moment.
Davidson wants to stand but Kuala has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davidson trying to move into half guard but instead Kuala has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kuala wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Kuala advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson trying to hold on to Kuala's head to control him but Kuala postures up.
Kuala is looking to advance position but Davidson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimi Kuala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Davidson rushes Kuala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuala wants a takedown.
Davidson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuala has double underhooks. #TD2#
Davidson pulls guard.
Kuala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davidson controlling Kuala's posture. #T1#
Kuala looking to sit in guard and control but Davidson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Davidson is fighting to break Kuala's control of his arms but Kuala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuala controlling Davidson's posture.
Davidson is looking to stand up but Kuala won't let him. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuala pulls Davidson in close to prevent any damage.
Kuala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard. #REVR#
Davidson is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuala trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Kuala tries to free his leg and advance position but Davidson is retaining full guard.
Davidson pulls Kuala in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kuala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davidson dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Davidson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuala is retaining full guard.
Davidson postures up.
Davidson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuala keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Kuala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Davidson advances position into side control!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Kuala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davidson trying to control the position but Kuala is working away. #SUB2#
Davidson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davidson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kuala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuala as he avoids it easily.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Kuala drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davidson sprawls and moves away.
Davidson tries to clinch but Kuala moves out of range.
Davidson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidson throws a right and a left that Kuala avoids nicely.
Davidson is looking to clinch but Kuala is avoiding it.
Kuala is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kuala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davidson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kuala is in Davidson's guard.
Kuala pushes down on Davidson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Kuala seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Kuala wants to work for an arm triangle but Davidson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davidson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Kuala is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davidson trying to control from the bottom.
Davidson is staying active underneath Kuala, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davidson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuala.
Kuala is trying to control the action in half guard but Davidson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Davidson wants to improve his position but Kuala is controlling well.
Davidson is trying to control but Kuala manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Kuala has hold of Davidson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Davidson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Davidson is squirming around, avoiding Kuala's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Kuala with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Davidson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davidson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Kuala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davidson defends it well.
Jimi Kuala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kuala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Davidson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuala prevents Davidson from improving his position.
Kuala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davidson keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kuala seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Kuala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuala 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sargent has Kuala up against the cage in a clinch.
Sargent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sargent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stalling in the clinch from Sargent.
Kuala is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kuala has hold of one of Sargent's legs. Sargent is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuala gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sargent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuala controls the pace.
Sargent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuala wants to control from the top but Sargent keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala is looking to pass into half guard but Sargent pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sargent is in guard.#REVR#
Kuala trying to control the position here. #T1#
Let's hope that Kuala has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Sargent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuala wants to control the position but Sargent says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuala is doing well to control the position and prevent Sargent from advancing to side control.
Kuala wants to improve his position but Sargent is controlling well.
Sargent is thwarting Kuala's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sargent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuala trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kuala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been informed that Kuala has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Well, if Sargent is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Sargent clinches up with Kuala and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Kuala is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sargent can't fight it off and eventually Kuala manages to take the fight to the floor. Sargent looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sargent keeping moving, preventing Kuala from controlling successfully.
Kuala passes Sargent's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Kuala dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Kuala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kuala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kuala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuala wants to control but Sargent is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sargent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuala on the ground.#SUB2#
Kuala goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sargent rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuala's guard! Nice work there by Sargent! #T1#
Kuala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sargent's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Kuala postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sargent is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuala, into his guard. #REVR#
Kuala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kuala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sargent passes into side control.
#T2#
Kuala wants to control but Sargent postures up.
Sargent working the head and body with strikes.
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Kuala pushes Sargent away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sargent gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kuala is trying to control Sargent's posture but Sargent avoids it.
Jimi Kuala has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Kuala is trying to improve his position.
Sargent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuala keeps working.
Kuala is looking to reverse the position.
Kuala is trying to control Sargent's posture but Sargent avoids it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuala gets back to half guard.
Sargent is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sargent wants to clinch up but Kuala keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Kuala closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Kuala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Kuala 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#
Sargent tries to clinch but Kuala moves away #TD2#
and Kuala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Kuala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sargent sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sargent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kuala seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent gets back to full guard.
Kuala won't allow Sargent to sweep him here. #T1#
Sargent being controlled here, momentarily.
Sargent is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sargent is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Sargent has his foot on Kuala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuala works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuala wants to control from the top but Sargent keeps moving.
Kuala controlling from the top position.
Kuala trying to control but Sargent is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuala throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sargent gets caught napping as Kuala dives in and scores a takedown. Sargent manages to retain guard.
Kuala is pushing down on Sargent's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sargent is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sargent is staying active underneath Kuala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kuala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuala uses his free foot to push down on Sargent's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sargent. #T3##SUB2#
Kuala quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kuala but it's paid off an Sargent is forced to tap! Nice work by Kuala.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimi Kuala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kuala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Larson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuala trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala pushes down on Larson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Kuala tries to pass to full mount but Larson defends it.
Ground and pound from Kuala.
Kuala content to control rather than advance.
Kuala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larson defending well though.
Kuala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kuala in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Larson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimi Kuala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Wallace lands a high kick!
#CL#
Wallace has managed to clinch.
Kuala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wallace pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Wallace 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.
Kuala is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wallace dives into side control.
#REVB#
Wallace misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuala on the ground.
Kuala stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kuala looking for a sweep but Wallace has passed into full mount! Oh no!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuala is looking to improve his position but Wallace isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Wallace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kuala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuala sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuala is looking to control Wallace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuala avoid being mounted?
Wallace content to control rather than advance.
Kuala tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.#T2#
Wallace is thwarting Kuala's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace trying to control the action but Kuala is working from the bottom.
Kuala keeping hold of Wallace's head, controlling as best he can.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Kuala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wallace is trying to control. Kuala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wallace lands a nice short elbow.
Kuala is trying to control but can't.
Kuala is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Wallace drives through and clinches with Kuala against the cage.
#T4#
Kuala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallace is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuala is defending well.
Wallace missing with knees to the body.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuala to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kuala has hold of one of Wallace's legs. Wallace is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuala gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Kuala from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuala advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kuala wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuala works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Desmond Wallace will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Kuala looking to score a takedown here. Wallace is defending well but Kuala drives through and ends up in Wallace's guard.
Kuala postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Kuala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuala trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wallace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wallace has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Kuala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuala wants to stand and escape but Wallace is having none of it.
Kuala trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
Kuala has his hands on Wallace's head, controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Kuala working a defensive guard here.
Kuala is pulling down on Wallace's head to control his posture.
Kuala keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Kuala working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Wallace controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Wallace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuala is trying to defend but Wallace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuala wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.
#T4#
Wallace is taking a breather. Kuala 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.
Kuala is concentrating on defense, preventing Wallace from advancing position.
Wallace is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallace is working away from the top position though.
Wallace is stalling here. Kuala is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wallace seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuala has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuala is putting a hurting on Wallace here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Kuala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kuala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kuala stops Wallace from getting back to his feet.
Kuala thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Kuala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wallace tries to roll over but Kuala keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala controlling the action here. #T1#
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Kuala is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace landing strikes from the bottom.
Kuala missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Kuala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well. #SUB2#
Kuala seems to be working for a kimura but Wallace defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuala is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuala slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuala wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kuala passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wallace!
Wallace sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Kuala is looking for a kimura but Wallace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuala to get the leverage.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kuala wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Kuala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kuala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuala.
Wallace pushes Kuala off looking to stand but Kuala dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kuala jumps into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Kuala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Kuala!
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