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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Sakovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kankunnen dodges the punch combination from Sakovich.
#CL#
Sakovich rushes Kankunnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kankunnen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sakovich walks away with a smile on his face. Kankunnen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kankunnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Sakovich tries to keep at a distance but Kankunnen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen shoots in and drives through. Sakovich sprawls well.
Sakovich is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Kankunnen gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakovich wants to get back to his feet.
Sakovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kankunnen on the ground.#T1#
Nice strikes from Kankunnen there.
Kankunnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kankunnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Sakovich is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Sakovich 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kankunnen lands a nice short elbow.#SU2#
Kankunnen decides to stand and escape the position.
Kankunnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakovich defends it nicely.
Andrei Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tori Kankunnen.
Kankunnen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Sakovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sakovich is stalling here.
#T3#
Sakovich stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sakovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sakovich working aggressively here.
Kankunnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sakovich tries to break free but Kankunnen pushes him back against the cage.
Sakovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Sakovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakovich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#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.
Sakovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Kankunnen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kankunnen postures up and lands a big shot to Sakovich's brow.
Sakovich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kankunnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kankunnen scores with punches from side control.
Kankunnen is working Sakovich over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kankunnen prevents Sakovich from escaping the position.#SU2#
Kankunnen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sakovich to his feet.
Sakovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kankunnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tori Kankunnen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kankunnen drives through with a takedown into Sakovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kankunnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sakovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sakovich 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.
Sakovich has hold of Kankunnen's hands but Kankunnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen is controlling the pace.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is looking for a kimura here.
Sakovich is refusing to be controlled, as Kankunnen sits in half guard.
Sakovich tries to kick Kankunnen off but Kankunnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Kankunnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tori Kankunnen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kankunnen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kankunnen.
Kankunnen moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kankunnen lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Kankunnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Kankunnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kankunnen working the body and head with strikes.
Kankunnen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sakovich down.
Kankunnen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kankunnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kankunnen cracks Sakovich with a big right hand but Sakovich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kankunnen lands some shots froms side control.
Kankunnen landing strikes.
Sakovich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Sakovich wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kankunnen advances nicely into full mount.
Kankunnen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kankunnen looking to control but Sakovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kankunnen with the ground and pound from mount.
Kankunnen content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kankunnen wants to control the pace but Sakovich is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kankunnen lands a big elbow.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kankunnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kankunnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kankunnen dives in for a single leg takedown but Sakovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sakovich is looking to clinch.
Sakovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kankunnen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen goes for a double leg but Sakovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sakovich continues to drive forward.
Andrei Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tori Kankunnen.
Kankunnen dives in for a single leg takedown but Sakovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kankunnen blocks a head kick by Sakovich.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kankunnen shoots in for a takedown but Sakovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Sakovich gets a clinch.
Sakovich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Sakovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kankunnen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakovich as he jumps to the side.
Kankunnen shoots in for a takedown but Sakovich shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kankunnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakovich, which made it look bad. #T2#
Sakovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrei Sakovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Kankunnen. Kankunnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kankunnen closes the distance and clinches up with Sakovich, looking for a takedown. Kankunnen pushes Sakovich against the cage but Sakovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kankunnen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kankunnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kankunnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Sakovich counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Sakovich closes the distance and clinches.
Kankunnen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sakovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakovich is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Sakovich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sakovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kankunnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sakovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kankunnen is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakovich trying to land knees to the body.
Kankunnen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sakovich prevents it.
#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Kankunnen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kankunnen lands in his opponent's guard.
Kankunnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrei Sakovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tori Kankunnen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sakovich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kankunnen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sakovich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Sakovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kankunnen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tori Kankunnen!
Andrei Sakovich spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that's life folks. Gonna be better next time and win!! So better watch out Bay Bay!!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 20
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis avoids the head kick by Sakovich.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Davis cracks a nice hook into Sakovich's ribs.
A lazy left from Davis finds it's target.
Sakovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sakovich has time to react.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
A lazy left from Davis finds it's target.
Sakovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakovich.
Despite the aggression on Sakovich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakovich moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Andrei Sakovich has been cut.
Davis swings for the body but Sakovich moves out of range.
Sakovich's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakovich's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Sakovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Davis misses its target.
Sakovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Sakovich drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
Davis lands an uppercut.
Sakovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakovich doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakovich doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Sakovich is rocked!
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis steps in with a hook that catches Sakovich right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Davis follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sakovich looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Davis!
Andrei Sakovich spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that's life folks. Gonna be better next time and win!! So better watch out Bay Bay!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Sakovich instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sakovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sakovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Son tries for a takedown but Sakovich manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Son definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Son misses with a takedown
and Sakovich counters with a series of strikes. Son will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sakovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Sakovich moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sakovich.
#BC2#
Sakovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sakovich moves into the clinch.
Sakovich lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Sakovich breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son tries for a takedown but Sakovich circles away easily
and Sakovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rebel Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sakovich clinches. #BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Sakovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Sakovich.
Son is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sakovich is defending well.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Sakovich.
Son shoots and misses
and Sakovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Sakovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Sakovich.
#BC2#
Sakovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakovich throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Son shoots in and drives through. Sakovich sprawls well.#CL2#
Sakovich gets a clinch.
Son has Sakovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sakovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Son drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sakovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Son gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Son takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Sakovich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sakovich.
Rebel Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakovich lunges at Son with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Son's hand.
Son fails with the takedown
and Sakovich counters with a straight right hand.
Son misses with a takedown
letting Sakovich counter with a right hand.
Son takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Sakovich drives through and clinches with Son against the cage.
Sakovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Sakovich manages to break the clinch.
Son fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Son fails with the takedown
and Sakovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##TD#
Son looking to score a takedown here. Sakovich is defending well but Son drives through and ends up in Sakovich's guard.#ES2#
Sakovich pushes Son off and gets back to his feet.
Son is breathing heavily.
Sakovich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Sakovich has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Son tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Son is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Sakovich.
#TD#
Son works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Son content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sakovich wants to stand up but Son is controlling him.
Son controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Son won't allow Sakovich to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Son is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Son works over Sakovich with some ground and pound from guard.
Son controlling from the top position.
Son is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Sakovich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sakovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Sakovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakovich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Son's head.#CL2#
Sakovich closes the distance and clinches.
Son is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sakovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Son tries to score a body lock takedown but Sakovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Son manages to break the clinch.
Sakovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakovich.
Sakovich lands with a nice combination. Son backs away looking to recover.
Sakovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Son tries for a takedown but Sakovich circles away easily
and Sakovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rebel Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Sakovich forces Son back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakovich connects with a right hand. Son shakes it off.#T1#
Son shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Son with a lazy takedown attempt
and Son takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Son shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakovich but Sakovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sakovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Sakovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakovich.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Son has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sakovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Sakovich pushes Son up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sakovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Sakovich finds it's way through Son's defenses.
Sakovich lands with a straight right. Son didn't see that one coming.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Son.#CL2#
Sakovich rushes Son and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Son has a takedown stuffed.
Sakovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Son is looking to counter the offense by Sakovich and move into the clinch.
Andrei Sakovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Son bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Son lands a few punches from side control.
Sakovich is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sakovich tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
Son sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sakovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Son. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sakovich is in a horrible position here. Son smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Son sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sakovich is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Son is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sakovich is surviving well by controlling Son's body position as best he can. #T4#
Sakovich is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Son lands a couple of good shots and Sakovich has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Son controlling the position well here. Sakovich rolled but Son kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sakovich trying to get back to his feet but Son is in full control for now.
What can Sakovich do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Sakovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sakovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Son.#CL2#
Sakovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Son has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sakovich after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Son being controlled against the cage.
Sakovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sakovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rebel Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks from the clinch.
Sakovich cracks Son with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Sakovich. #T1#
Son shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakovich pinned against the cage. Sakovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Son closes the distance and pushes Sakovich back into the cage.
Son drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sakovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Son misses its intended target.
Sakovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Son swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Sakovich gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakovich scores with a three punch combo!
Son takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakovich tries to clinch up.
It looked like Son was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakovich.#T2#
Son shoots in and drives through. Sakovich sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Sakovich misses.#CL2#
Sakovich clinches.
Son takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andrei Sakovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sakovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sakovich.
Son throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakovich's waist but Sakovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Son off to one side.
Sakovich is looking for the big counter here.
Son tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Son gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sakovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Son clinches. #BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sakovich moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC2#
Sakovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Son rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakovich counters with a big head kick but Son shrugs it off.
Son will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Son backing away here, and Sakovich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sakovich scores with a jab. Son acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Sakovich forces Son back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Son has his takedown stuffed
and Sakovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Son misses with a takedown attempt
and Sakovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Son fails with the takedown
and Sakovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Sakovich gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sakovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sakovich clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
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!#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Son is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Sakovich clinches up with Son and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sakovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Son shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakovich as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Sakovich closes the distance and clinches.
Son drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sakovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Sakovich moves into the clinch.
Rebel Son has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Sakovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Son drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sakovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Sakovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sakovich 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Sakovich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Msog tries for a takedown but Sakovich circles away easily
and Sakovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Msog circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Msog instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Msog breaks from the clinch.
Sakovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Msog.
Sakovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Msog drives through and clinches with Sakovich against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sakovich tries to work over Msog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Msog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sakovich prevents it.
Sakovich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1##BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
Sakovich throws a head kick but Msog moves out of range.
#CL#
Sakovich clinches.
Sakovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Msog breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Msog pushes Sakovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakovich leaning against his opponent.
Sakovich avoiding damage.
Sakovich taking a breather.
Sakovich gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Msog fails to pull guard.
Andrei Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Msog.#BC2#
Msog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Sakovich darts in and clinches Msog up against the cage.#TD2#
Msog pulls Sakovich into guard.
#SU#
Sakovich stands and steps away. Msog gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Msog has his takedown stuffed
letting Sakovich counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Msog moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Msog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sakovich walks away with a smile on his face. Msog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sakovich looks to land a body kick but Msog moved away.
Sakovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Sakovich moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sakovich.
Sakovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Msog blocks it with crossed arms.
Msog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sakovich prevents it.
#T3#
Sakovich slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sakovich.
Msog is looking for a takedown.
Msog looks winded!#BC2#
Msog breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Sakovich rushes Msog and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Msog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakovich scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Sakovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Msog being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Sakovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Msog misses with a takedown attempt - Sakovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Sakovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Sakovich missing with knees to the body.
Sakovich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sakovich tries to land a knee to the head but Msog blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Sakovich manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Sakovich closes the distance and clinches.
Msog is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sakovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Msog avoids it.
Msog wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sakovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Msog misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Sakovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sakovich thows a body kick. Msog tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakovich. #BC#
Sakovich breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Sakovich tries to keep at a distance but Msog has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Sakovich pushes Msog up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sakovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakovich lunges at Msog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Msog's hand.
Sakovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Msog. Msog gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakovich is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sakovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Sakovich throws a nice head kick!
Sakovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Sakovich instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Msog clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Msog steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakovich.
Msog throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Msog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakovich, pushing him back against the cage.
Andrei Sakovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Msog pulls guard successfully.
Sakovich wants to get up but he can't break Msog's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Msog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU#
Sakovich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Msog, up you get!
Andrei Sakovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Msog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sakovich gets a clinch.
Sakovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrei Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Msog.
Msog is breathing heavily.
Sakovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Msog blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
Msog fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
Sakovich instigates a clinch.
Msog stalls. #BC#
Sakovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Msog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Msog lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Sakovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Msog, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakovich lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Sakovich breaks from the clinch.
Sakovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Msog can do to turn this around?
Sakovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrei Sakovich is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Msog.
#CL#
Sakovich closes the distance and pushes Msog back into the cage.#T4##BC2#
Msog breaks the clinch.
Msog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Sakovich moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
Sakovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Msog's head backwards.
Sakovich cracks Msog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Msog clinches up against the cage.
Msog lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakovich backwards. #TD2#
Msog has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sakovich uses from the top position. #SU#
Sakovich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Msog, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Sakovich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Sakovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Msog, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakovich is struggling to control the position.
Msog is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sakovich to keep the fight standing.
Sakovich stalling in the clinch.
Come on Sakovich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Msog shoots in for a takedown but Sakovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Sakovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Sakovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Msog gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sakovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Msog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakovich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Msog has a takedown stuffed.
Andrei Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Msog.
Msog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Msog pushes Sakovich up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakovich swinging wildly here.
Sakovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Msog walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Msog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakovich as he jumps to the side.
Msog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##CL#
Sakovich gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Msog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Msog gets tackled into the cage by Sakovich. Sakovich maintains the clinch.
Msog is looking for a takedown.
Sakovich is pressed up against the cage. Msog has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sakovich down to the mat. Sakovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakovich connects with the punch.
Sakovich throws a head kick but Msog moves out of range.
#CL#
Sakovich rushes Msog and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Sakovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Msog tries to keep at a distance but Sakovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakovich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3##BC#
Sakovich breaks from the clinch.
Andrei Sakovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Msog shoots in for a takedown but Sakovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Sakovich instigates a clinch.
Msog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sakovich smiles and moves away.
Sakovich lands with a nice body punch.
Msog slips a jab and a cross from Sakovich.
#CL#
Sakovich clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Sakovich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Msog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Sakovich gets tackled into the cage by Msog. Msog maintains the clinch. #BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Sakovich moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
Sakovich lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Msog has Sakovich up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
Karim Msog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Sakovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Sakovich rushes Msog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Sakovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sakovich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Sakovich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Sakovich counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Sakovich tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sakovich prevents it.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sakovich after a bit of a struggle.
Andrei Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Thompson.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sakovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakovich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thompson back to the cage. Sakovich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Sakovich has managed to clinch.
#T1##BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sakovich defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Sakovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Sakovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakovich gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Sakovich managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sakovich pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakovich with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like George Thompson has been cut.#BC2#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Sakovich throws a head kick that misses.
Andrei Sakovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sakovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Sakovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sakovich to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakovich.#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
Good work by Sakovich as he checks the leg kick.
Sakovich scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sakovich has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakovich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Sakovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sakovich takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Sakovich blocks it.
Sakovich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sakovich landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Sakovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sakovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakovich slows down the pace here.
Sakovich lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sakovich instigates a clinch. #T4#
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakovich slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Sakovich manages to break the clinch.
Sakovich stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakovich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakovich. Thompson shrugs it off though. #CL#
Sakovich has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakovich is struggling to control the position.
Sakovich tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Sakovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Sakovich clinches.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sakovich to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Sakovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sakovich drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Sakovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sakovich lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakovich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sakovich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakovich gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sakovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrei Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Thompson.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Sakovich throws a front kick that sends Thompson stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Sakovich forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Sakovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Sakovich trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Sakovich drops Thompson with a beautiful combination! Thompson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sakovich is looking for the KO!
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!
Sakovich lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Thompson is looking to close the distance but Sakovich sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Thompson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Thompson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Andrei Sakovich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Stevens gets tackled into the cage by Sakovich. Sakovich maintains the clinch.
Stevens can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Sakovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevens's calf.#CL2#
Sakovich rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Sakovich lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Stevens has been cut.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks from the clinch.
Sakovich lands a nice looking body kick.
Stevens takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Sakovich drives through and clinches with Stevens against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sakovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Sakovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens shoots and misses
and Sakovich counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stevens is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1##CL2#
Sakovich closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks from the clinch.
Stevens takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andrei Sakovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakovich throws a head kick that Stevens semi-blocks.
Stevens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL#
Stevens drives through and clinches with Sakovich against the cage.
#BC2#
Sakovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sakovich moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakovich crunches a lovely knee into Stevens's ribcage.
Sakovich crunches a lovely knee into Stevens's ribcage.#T2##BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Sakovich lands a big head kick that sends Stevens tumbling to the mat! Sakovich takes a step backwards and waves Stevens back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Stevens is rocked!#CL2#
Sakovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakovich is stalling here.
Stevens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sakovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sakovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakovich lands an elbow just above Stevens 's eye. #BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Sakovich has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Stevens trying to control the position but instead, Sakovich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stevens into the cage.
The referee calls for Sakovich to work.
Sakovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stevens or not.
Sakovich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevens's face.
#BC2#
Sakovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sakovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sakovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sakovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL#
Stevens clinches up against the cage.
Sakovich scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Sakovich pushes Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens tries to stall but Sakovich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sakovich lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sakovich is defending well.
Sakovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Sakovich breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sakovich moves into the clinch.
Sakovich stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakovich.
The crowd are getting on Sakovich's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sakovich stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Sakovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Stevens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sakovich misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Stevens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevens is working for takedown but Sakovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sakovich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sakovich forces Stevens back against the cage and clinches.
Sakovich lands an elbow inside that Stevens shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakovich is looking to slow Stevens down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Sakovich instigates a clinch.
Sakovich gets underhooks to prevent Stevens's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Stevens takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakovich feints and then cracks Stevens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevens down. #CL2#
Sakovich moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Sakovich breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sakovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sakovich is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sakovich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Sakovich - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Sakovich to work.
#T2##BC2#
Sakovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakovich lands a leg kick that knocks Stevens off balance momentarily.
Sakovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakovich as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Sakovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Sakovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sakovich scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Sakovich lands a left and a right that send Stevens crashing to the mat, dazed. Sakovich thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Sakovich lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Stevens out cold! Stevens is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Sakovich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Davies clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakovich as Davies tries to tie him up. #BC#
Davies breaks the clinch.
Davies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakovich as he jumps to the side. #KD2#
Sakovich lands a big head kick that sends Davies tumbling to the mat! Sakovich takes a step backwards and waves Davies back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Davies is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Davies has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Davies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Sakovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Sakovich has managed to clinch.
Sakovich pushes Davies against the cage. Sakovich is working some dirty boxing. Sakovich pushes off with a quick right hook! Davies goes down! Davies tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sakovich moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Sakovich!
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