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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Pathak misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Todd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Todd.
Todd looking for a takedown.
Todd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Pathak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pathak misses with a combination
#CL#
and Todd counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Todd has Pathak pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Todd pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pathak tumbling to the mat - Todd dives into Pathak's guard.
Todd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pathak working a defensive guard but Todd passes into half guard.
Todd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Pathak tries to roll over but Todd keeps him under control.
Pathak wants to get back to his feet.
Todd is thwarting Pathak's attempts to control the position.
Pathak wants to get back to full guard but Todd has mounted him!#SU#
Todd gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Pathak has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Pathak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pathak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pathak misses with a double jab.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Todd counters with a single leg into guard. Pathak didn't expect that.
Pathak is wriggling around but Todd manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Pathak wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.
Todd is taking a breather. Pathak 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.#T3#
Todd prevents Pathak from improving his position.
Todd sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Todd stands up out of the half guard.
Pathak scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Isreal Todd has been cut.
Pathak looks winded!#CL2#
Pathak instigates a clinch. #TD#
Todd has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pathak is trying to keep an underhook but Todd manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pathak tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Todd manages to move to mount!
#T4#
Pathak is trying to reverse the position but instead Todd has taken his back - oops!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Todd is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pathak is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isreal Todd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Walther throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Todd moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Walther gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walther controlling the action here.
Walther moves nicely into side control.
Walther happy to just control the position for now.
Todd is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walther slows the pace down.
Walther working the ground and pound.#T1#
Todd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Todd wants to improve his position but Walther is controlling well.
Todd wants to control but Walther passes into side.
Todd is looking for a sweep.
Walther moves into full mount!
Walther tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walther prevents Todd from getting the reversal.
Walther with shots to the head and body - Todd looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Todd can't escape the position.
Walther controlling the position easily from mount.
Walther landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walther sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walther in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Todd working to try and regain half guard.
Walther punishing his opponent with strikes.
Todd is bucking up trying to escape but Walther cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Walther working the ground and pound effectively.
Walther sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walther lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Todd hang on?
Walther moves to the back.
Walther gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Todd is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Todd tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Walther controlling the positon.
Todd is trying to break free.
Walther just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Walther is looking for the choke from the back position but Todd is controlling his hands well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Todd showing good submission defense here.
Todd rolls, trying to escape but Walther keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Walther dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Walther scores with a takedown into Todd's guard.
Walther postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walther is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Todd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Walther sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Walther stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Todd working for a triangle but Walther defends it easily.
Walther is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Todd is looking for a triangle here but Walther uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Todd is holding Walther down, trying to stall.
Todd tries to buck Walther off but Walther is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Todd is letting Walther control him for a moment.
Lasse Walther has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Walther is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Todd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walther scoring with punches from side control. #SU2#
Walther decides to stand up, so the ref orders Todd to his feet. #TD2#
Walther closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Todd's guard.
Walther trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Walther won't allow Todd to get back to his feet.
Walther wants to pass the guard but Todd is keeping the position.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todd wants to get back to his feet but Walther is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walther has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walther passes Todd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walther is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walther prevents Todd from improving his position.#SUB2#
Walther looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walther controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walther wants to take a breather but Todd is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Walther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Walther shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Walther was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Todd is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Walther tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Todd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Todd is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walther working away.
You can see the frustration on Todd's face as Walther controls the position.
Walther wants to control but Todd is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Walther is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Todd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walther lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Todd down.
Todd is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Walther is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Walther prevents Todd from getting the reversal.
Walther controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Todd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Todd working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Walther takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Todd tries to hold on but Walther pushes him away.
Walther takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walther has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Todd's face.
Walther tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Todd wants to hold on but Walther pushes him away.
Walther controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Walther is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Todd to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Todd shrugs it off.
Todd is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Todd wants to control but Walther is having none of it.
Todd is looking to get to half guard.
Todd tries to hold on but Walther postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walther postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Todd looks a forlorn figure.
Walther tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Todd tries to improve his position but instead Walther has taken his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Walther. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Walther controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Todd turns into Walther and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Walther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walther winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Walther!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Pathak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Pathak has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Todd regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pathak postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Todd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#KD2#
Pathak lands a big head kick that sends Todd tumbling to the mat! Pathak takes a step backwards and waves Todd back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Isreal Todd has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Pathak 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.#ES#
Todd has his feet on Pathak's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grove Pathak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pathak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Todd looking to control.
Pathak postures up in Todd's guard and throws a big left but Todd blocks it.
Pathak trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pathak is working Todd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Todd is trying to control the position but Pathak postures up.
Todd is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Pathak is in close to Todd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Todd is trying to keep Pathak in close.
Pathak prevents Todd from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pathak stopping the sweep attempt from Todd.
Pathak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pathak preventing the sweep.
Pathak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pathak stops Todd from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Pathak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pathak showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Pathak prevents Todd from improving his position.
Todd won't allow Pathak to pass to mount.
Todd wants to get back to his feet.
Todd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Todd.
Pathak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Todd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Todd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pathak trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Pathak looks winded!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Todd controlling Pathak's posture.
Todd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Todd controlling the position.#SUB#
Todd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pathak is aware though and is defending well.
Pathak trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pathak cracks Todd with a solid left hand.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Pathak from controlling successfully.
Pathak prevents Todd from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grove Pathak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isreal Todd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pathak misses with a two punch combination.
Todd attempts a counter takedown but Pathak avoids it well and moves away.
Pathak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Pathak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pathak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Todd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Todd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Pathak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Pathak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pathak wants to control but Todd is keeping him busy.
Pathak is breathing heavily.#T1#
Todd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pathak is working away from the top position though.
Todd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pathak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pathak's back!
Todd slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Todd is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pathak tries to escape but Todd has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
Pathak wants to control his opponent's hands but Todd gets his hands free.
Pathak wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Todd not allowing Pathak to control his hands.
Pathak is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pathak is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pathak is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Todd controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Todd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pathak for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isreal Todd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isreal Todd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pathak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pathak stops Todd from getting back to his feet.
Todd wants to control but Pathak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pathak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Todd trying to hold on to Pathak's head to control him but Pathak postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd gets full guard.
Pathak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pathak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Todd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Todd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pathak stacks Todd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pathak!
Todd is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Todd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pathak wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Todd throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Todd being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Todd has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pathak doesn't defend quickly enough and Todd has managed to lock this one up! Can Pathak escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Todd on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isreal Todd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Hartmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hartmann lands in his opponent's guard.
Hartmann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Todd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartmann defends it easily.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Todd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hartmann is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hartmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Hartmann is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Hartmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Todd is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd controls Hartmann momentarily but Hartmann frees himself. #SUB#
Todd has his foot on Hartmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hartmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Todd is breathing heavily.
Todd working a defensive guard here.
Hartmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Hartmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Todd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hartmann controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hartmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Hartmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Todd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartmann defends it easily.
Hartmann throwing strikes but missing.
Hartmann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Todd is proving hard to escape from.
Hartmann content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hartmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd attempts a counter takedown but Hartmann avoids it well and moves away.#T3##TD2#
Hartmann scores with a takedown into Todd's guard.
Hartmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hartmann is looking to stand up but Todd won't let him.
Hartmann controlling from the top position.
Todd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hartmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartmann wants to stand but Todd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hartmann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Todd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Hartmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hartmann wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hartmann has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Hartmann lands a takedown into guard.
Hartmann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Todd's guard.#SUB#
Todd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hartmann defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hartmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Hartmann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Hartmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Todd to the ground. Hartmann is now in Todd's guard.#ES#
Todd kicks Hartmann off and gets to his feet.
Hartmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Hartmann shoots in and bounces Todd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Todd uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hartmann drives through and clinches with Todd against the cage.
#T1##TD2#
Hartmann decides to pull guard.
Todd passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartmann is looking for a sweep. Todd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Todd trying to control the action but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Hartmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Todd is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Todd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hartmann defends it well.
Hartmann tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Todd manages to move to mount!
#T2#
Hartmann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hartmann is still trying to improve position.
Hartmann tries to hold on but Todd postures up.
Hartmann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Isreal Todd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Todd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hartmann is trying to escape the mount.
Hartmann tries to hold on but Todd pushes him away.
Hartmann is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hartmann takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Hartmann working to try and regain half guard.
Todd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hartmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartmann wants to control but Todd is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isreal Todd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hartmann forces Todd back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hartmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Isreal Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hartmann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hartmann is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd is trying to improve his position.
Todd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Todd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Todd trying to control the action but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Hartmann is looking to get back to is feet but Todd passes into side control.
Hartmann struggling a bit here.
Hartmann pushes Todd away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Todd gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Todd stands up and beckons Hartmann to his feet. #TD2#
Hartmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Hartmann 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.
Hartmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartmann keeps trying to improve his position.
Hartmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartmann.
Hartmann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Todd trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SUB#
Todd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hartmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hartmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hartmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Hartmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hartmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Hartmann darts in and clinches Todd up against the cage.#TD2#
Hartmann has clasped his hands together around Todd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Todd trying to remain calm as Hartmann controls from the top position.
Hartmann tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hartmann tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hartmann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Todd's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hartmann tries to move into full mount but can't pass Todd's legs.
Todd is not content to let Hartmann control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Todd is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Hartmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hartmann 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Hartmann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Kankunnen looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well. #TD2#
Kankunnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Todd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kankunnen is in Todd's guard.
Todd wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kankunnen manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Todd wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Todd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kankunnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd is looking to control Kankunnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Todd avoid being mounted?
Kankunnen prevents Todd from improving his position.#T1#
Todd is trying to maintain the position but Kankunnen is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Todd misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kankunnen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kankunnen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Todd is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kankunnen is looking for a kimura but Todd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kankunnen to get the leverage.
Todd trying to hold on to Kankunnen's head to control him but Kankunnen postures up.
Kankunnen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Todd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Kankunnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kankunnen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Kankunnen 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kankunnen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Todd misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kankunnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Todd's half guard.#T3#
Kankunnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kankunnen controlling the pace.
Todd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Todd won't allow Kankunnen to pass to mount.
Kankunnen controlling the action here.
Todd trying to hold on to Kankunnen's head to control him but Kankunnen postures up.
#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.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is working for a kimura but Todd is defending it quite comfortably.
Todd is trying to stand up here but Kankunnen is controlling him well.
Todd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Todd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kankunnen has picked Todd up and slammed him! Todd can't keep hold of the triangle and Kankunnen manages to pass to side control!
Kankunnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todd taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kankunnen scoring with punches from side control.
Todd trying to remain calm as Kankunnen controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Kankunnen scores with a takedown into Todd's guard.
Kankunnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Todd's head.#SUB#
Todd looking for a guillotine here but Kankunnen defends easily.
Kankunnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Todd is trying to control Kankunnen's posture but Kankunnen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Kankunnen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Kankunnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Todd tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Kankunnen content just to control the position here.
Todd is looking to improve his position but Kankunnen isn't that keen on the idea.
Kankunnen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kankunnen.
Todd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kankunnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Ground and pound from Kankunnen.
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Todd 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.
Todd is trying to control but Kankunnen manages to pass to mount!
Kankunnen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Todd wants to try and get back to his feet.
Todd wants to control but Kankunnen is having none of it.
Kankunnen controlling the pace for now.
Kankunnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Todd to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Todd shrugs it off.
Todd is desperately trying to improve his position but Kankunnen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kankunnen raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Kankunnen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kankunnen dominating with strikes here.
Kankunnen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Todd wants to hold on but Kankunnen pushes him away.
Kankunnen landing strikes from the mount.
Kankunnen lands a heavy elbow.
Kankunnen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kankunnen working Todd over with strikes here.
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!
Kankunnen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kankunnen is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kankunnen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Todd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kankunnen working away.
Kankunnen slows the pace down.
Kankunnen is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Todd down.
Todd can't do much from the bottom here.
Todd striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SU2#
Kankunnen stands up and beckons Todd to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Kankunnen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kankunnen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Todd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Kankunnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Todd is trying to defend but Kankunnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Todd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Todd punching from the bottom.
Todd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Kankunnen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Todd is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todd has hold of Kankunnen's hands but Kankunnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Todd is looking for a sweep. Kankunnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kankunnen moves into full mount! Todd won't be happy about that!
Todd can't escape the position.
Kankunnen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kankunnen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Todd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Todd taking shots to the head. #T3#
Kankunnen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Todd working to try and regain half guard.
Kankunnen controlling from mount.
Todd is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Todd tries to lock up and control but Kankunnen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Kankunnen has hold of Todd's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Todd manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Todd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Todd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kankunnen controlling from the full mount.
Kankunnen avoids the attempt from Todd to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori Kankunnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kankunnen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tori Kankunnen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Todd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Todd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Todd decides to stand and escape the position.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Todd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Todd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Diaz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Todd trying to control here.
Diaz tries to stand and escape but Todd is controlling the position.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looks winded!
Todd trying to control here.
#T2#
Todd is trying is best to control the position here. #ES#
Todd manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Diaz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.#TD#
Todd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd controlling the action here.
Todd throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely. #T3#
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Todd escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Todd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Todd is dominant here and he's now got Diaz's back!
Diaz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Todd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diaz is really stuck here.
#T4#
Todd keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
Todd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isreal Todd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Todd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Todd is now in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Todd in close.
#SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Todd defends it easily.
Diaz is trying to keep Todd in close.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Todd stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Todd. Todd maintains the clinch.
Todd goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Todd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Todd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2##TD2#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Todd throws Diaz to one side and escapes!
Diaz tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Todd has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diaz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Todd working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Todd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Diaz is trying to trip Todd. He has hold of a leg but Todd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Todd kicks Diaz off and gets to his feet.
Isreal Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Todd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU#
Todd stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T4##TD#
Todd gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Todd decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Todd is defended easily by Diaz.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Todd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isreal Todd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Todd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Diaz punching from the bottom - just letting Todd know he's still in a fight.
Todd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz controlling the position.#SU#
Todd gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Todd counters with a takedown into side control.
Isreal Todd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Todd decides to stand back up. Todd steps back and let's Diaz get back to his feet.
Todd shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Todd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Todd sneaks out the side door and pushes Diaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Todd scores with a head kick.
#TD#
Todd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Todd is now in Diaz's guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Todd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
Todd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Todd throws Diaz to one side and escapes!#T3#
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Todd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Todd keeps him under control.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Todd has passed into side control.
Todd controlling the position from side mount. #T4##SU#
Todd stands up.
Joey Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isreal Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Todd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Todd lands in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isreal Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isreal Todd!
The defeated Joey Diaz had this to say: 'We win some, we lose some. I'll be back and stronger next time. Thank you fans for being here and supporting us. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Todd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alexsej manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Alexsej has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Todd has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Alexsej with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexsej gets underhooks to prevent Todd's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Alexsej manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Alexsej shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexsej.
Todd trying to hold on to Alexsej's head to control him but Alexsej postures up.
#T1#
Alexsej thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Todd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Todd.
Todd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Todd is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Todd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Todd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexsej keeps working.
Alexsej pushes Todd off looking to stand but Todd dives back in and keeps control.
#SU#
Todd postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alexsej to stand up. #T2#
Alexsej is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Alexsej looking to score a takedown here. Todd is defending well but Alexsej drives through and ends up in Todd's guard.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexsej.
Todd trying to control the position here.
Alexsej stopping the sweep attempt from Todd.
Alexsej postures up.
Alexsej really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Todd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexsej looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Alexsej gets to his feet - Todd follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Todd tries to keep at a distance but Alexsej has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Alexsej avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Todd trying to stall but Alexsej improves his position.
A short right from Alexsej. #TD2#
Alexsej jumps guard.
Todd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Todd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Todd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SU#
Todd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Todd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Todd showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Alexsej makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alexsej 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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexsej.
#CL2#
Alexsej moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Alexsej wants the takedown. Todd is fighting it off but Alexsej persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Todd's guard against the cage.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Todd is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexsej scores a nice knee to the body.
Alexsej holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Alexsej ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexsej no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd is looking to stand up but Alexsej won't let him.
Alexsej looking to hit a scissor sweep but Todd is one step ahead there. #T1#
Alexsej is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Todd stands up and waves to Alexsej to follow him.
Alexsej tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Alexsej shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Todd is trying to defend but Alexsej finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Todd looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Todd trying to hold on to Alexsej's head to control him but Alexsej postures up.
Alexsej is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.
Todd trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Alexsej manages to pass to mount!
Todd wants to hold on but Alexsej pushes him away.
Alexsej throws a strike there. Todd manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Todd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alexsej's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alexsej's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Todd gets his hands free as Alexsej looks to control. #T3#
Todd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alexsej.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Todd's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Alexsej do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Todd is not going to allow Alexsej to sit and survive in this position.
Todd has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alexsej's body.
Michael Alexsej has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexsej can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Alexsej will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Alexsej shoots in and gets a takedown into Todd's guard.#SU2#
Alexsej stands and steps away. Todd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Michael Alexsej seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Alexsej gets a clinch.
Todd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexsej just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Alexsej manages to break the clinch.
Alexsej throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tries to clinch but Alexsej is having none of it.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexsej.
Todd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Todd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexsej blocks a head kick by Todd.
Alexsej tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Alexsej closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Todd's guard.
Alexsej wants to get up but he can't break Todd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexsej trying to stand up but can't free himself from Todd's guard.
Todd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Todd stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Alexsej leaves Todd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexsej is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isreal Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todd dives in and grabs Alexsej's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexsej pushes down on Todd's head and hops out.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Alexsej closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alexsej lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Alexsej drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexsej jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SU2#
Todd is working an open guard so Alexsej takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Todd doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexsej circles away.
#CL2#
Alexsej darts in and clinches Todd up against the cage.
Todd wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexsej manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexsej blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Alexsej has picked Todd up - he's going for a ride! Alexsej dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Todd manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alexsej wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Todd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4##CL2#
Alexsej closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Todd is trying to break the clinch but Alexsej has him pressed against the cage.
Alexsej content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Alexsej has hold of one of Todd's legs. Todd is fighting the takedown attempt but Alexsej gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Todd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexsej misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Alexsej takes the fight into the clinch.
Isreal Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Alexsej is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Alexsej.
I've got Alexsej winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alexsej!
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