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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Russo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jankovi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russo slips a jab and a cross from Jankovi .
Russo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jankovi misses with a combination
#TD#
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Russo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jankovi looks winded!
Nice strikes from Russo there.
Jankovi taking some punishment here, with Russo in his half guard.
Jankovi has hold of Russo's hands but Russo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jankovi is trying to stand.
Russo lands strikes from half guard.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!#SU#
Russo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Jankovi tries to sprawl but Russo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Russo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jankovi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Russo winds up and cracks Jankovi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Russo.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
Russo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Russo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Russo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Russo.
Jankovi is trying to stand back up but Russo is controlling him
Ground and pound from Russo.
Russo lands strikes from half guard.
Russo working over Jankovi with some ground and pound. Jankovi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Russo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Jankovi is defending against the submission attempts here by Russo.
Russo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo working Jankovi over with strikes.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Russo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jankovi to get to his feet. #CL#
Russo gets a clinch. #T3##TD#
Russo manages to pull guard.
Jankovi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Russo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Russo controlling the position.#ES#
Russo kicks Jankovi off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Russo has closed the distance and engaged Jankovi in a clinch.
Russo tries to pull guard but Jankovi holds him up against the cage and eventually Russo drops back down to his feet.
Russo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jankovi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Russo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Russo successfully pulls guard.
Jankovi wants to stand but Russo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Jankovi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Russo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##CL#
Russo clinches up with Jankovi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Russo gets control of Jankovi 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Russo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Russo has his feet on Jankovi 's thighs here. He's pushed Jankovi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jankovi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Russo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Qwillis gets a clinch.
Russo is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Russo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Qwillis uses from the top position. #SU2#
Qwillis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russo, up you get! #CL2#
Qwillis clinches. #TD#
Russo pulls guard.
Russo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Russo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo wants to stand but Qwillis is controlling the position.
Russo controls Qwillis momentarily but Qwillis frees himself. #SU2#
Qwillis stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##CL#
Russo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Russo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Qwillis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Qwillis throws a series of strikes that have Russo backpedaling.
#CL2#
Qwillis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo tries to pull guard but Qwillis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Russo fails to pull guard.
Russo jumps guard but Qwillis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Russo prevents a body shot from Qwillis. #T2#
Russo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russo jumps guard but Qwillis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Russo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Qwillis lands an elbow just above Russo 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Russo has been cut.
Russo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Qwillis pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Qwillis darts in and clinches Russo up against the cage.#BC2#
Qwillis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Qwillis clinches up with Russo and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Russo tries to pull guard but Qwillis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Qwillis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Qwillis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Russo tries to clinch there but Qwillis circles away.
Qwillis only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Qwillis pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Qwillis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Russo tries to keep at a distance but Qwillis has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Russo manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Qwillis gets to his feet - Russo follows without any prompting.
Russo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russo wants it to stay on the feet.
Russo is looking to clinch but Qwillis is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Qwillis. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Russo rushes Qwillis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Qwillis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Russo.
#TD#
Russo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Russo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Qwillis wanted to stand there but Russo had control of the position.
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU2#
Russo is working an open guard so Qwillis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Qwillis gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Qwillis manages to break the clinch.
Russo wants to clinch up but Qwillis keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Qwillis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Russo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Qwillis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russo swivels and escapes.
Qwillis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qwillis throws a right and a left that Russo avoids nicely. #TD#
Russo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Russo is in close to Qwillis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Qwillis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Russo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Russo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qwillis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Qwillis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Qwillis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Qwillis looking for a sweep. Not yet Qwillis, not yet.
Qwillis striking off his back but it's not causing Russo any problems.
Qwillis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Qwillis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Qwillis up against the cage.
Leon Qwillis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Qwillis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russo stuffs the takedown attempt from Qwillis. Qwillis gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo shoots for a takedown but Qwillis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Qwillis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Qwillis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Russo goes for a takedown attempt but Qwillis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Russo tries to keep at a distance but Qwillis has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Russo is looking for a takedown.
Russo is trying to pull guard but Qwillis has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo tries to pull guard but Qwillis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Qwillis lands an uppercut.
Russo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Qwillis to keep the fight standing.
Qwillis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Russo is defending well for now.
Russo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Qwillis to keep the fight standing.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Qwillis avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
Russo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Qwillis smiles and moves away.
#T4##CL2#
Qwillis moves into the clinch successfully.
Russo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo tries to pull guard but Qwillis holds him up against the cage and eventually Russo drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Qwillis breaks the clinch.
Qwillis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qwillis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russo tries to avoid it but Qwillis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russo to the ground. Russo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Qwillis has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Qwillis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Russo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Qwillis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russo circles away.
Russo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Leon Qwillis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russo misses with a takedown
and Qwillis counters with a series of strikes. Russo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Qwillis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russo. #CL2#
Qwillis has closed the distance and engaged Russo in a clinch.
Russo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Qwillis walks away with a smile on his face. Russo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Qwillis moves into the clinch successfully.
Qwillis is pressed up against the cage. Russo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Qwillis down to the mat. Qwillis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Qwillis with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Qwillis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Russo. No joy for Qwillis on that attempt. #CL2#
Qwillis darts in and clinches Russo up against the cage.
Russo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Qwillis smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Qwillis pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo managing to block the knees to the body from Qwillis.
#T2#
Russo jumps guard but Qwillis stands there with Russo around his waist. Russo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Russo jumps guard but Qwillis stands there with Russo around his waist. Russo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Russo drags the fight down to the ground.
Joe Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Qwillis gets to his feet - Russo follows without any prompting.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Qwillis closes the distance and clinches.
Russo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Qwillis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Russo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Qwillis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Qwillis rushes Russo and presses him up against the cage.
Qwillis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Qwillis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Russo up against the cage.
Russo is trying to pull guard but Qwillis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Qwillis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qwillis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russo tries to counter with a takedown but Qwillis is quick to defend against it.
Qwillis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leon Qwillis 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Qwillis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Qwillis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Qwillis 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Qwillis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Zheldak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russo defends it nicely.
Zheldak looks for a takedown but Russo sprawls well.
Russo moves out of range of the body kick from Zheldak.
Zheldak throws a leg kick #TD#
and Russo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zheldak's guard.
Zheldak has momentary wrist control but Russo slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Russo stands up from Zheldak's guard - Russo perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Zheldak forces Russo back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Russo tries to pull guard but Zheldak won't allow it.
#TD#
Russo drags the fight down to the ground.
Zheldak being controlled here momentarily.
Russo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES#
Russo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zheldak presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zheldak wants to take the fight to the mat but Russo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joe Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Zheldak.
Russo tries to pull guard but Zheldak holds him up against the cage and eventually Russo drops back down to his feet.
Zheldak crunches a lovely knee into Russo's ribcage.
Russo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zheldak walks away with a smile on his face. Russo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Zheldak takes the fight into the clinch.
Zheldak being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Zheldak manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Zheldak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo postures up.
Russo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zheldak is proving hard to escape from.
Russo chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Russo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zheldak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russo has managed to get both his arms back between Zheldak's legs - danger averted.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Zheldak has wrist control.
Zheldak is looking to stand back up but Russo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zheldak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Zheldak looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Zheldak is trying to maintain the position but Russo is very close to passing his half guard.
Zheldak has hold of Russo's hands but Russo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Russo tries to stand and escape but Zheldak is controlling the position.
Russo lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Zheldak looking for submissions off his back.
Russo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russo lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Zheldak misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Zheldak's head.
Russo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zheldak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Russo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Zheldak's head.
Russo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russo is nestled in close to Zheldak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Russo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Zheldak's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Russo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zheldak keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Russo. No joy for Zheldak on that attempt.
Zheldak misses with a head kick.
Zheldak fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Zheldak gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zheldak walks away with a smile on his face. Russo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Zheldak with that takedown attempt.
Russo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Joe Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Zheldak.#T1#
Zheldak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Russo instigates a clinch.
Russo is trying to pull guard but Zheldak has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Zheldak manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zheldak closes the distance and clinches.
Zheldak goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Russo dives in and scores a takedown into Zheldak's guard.
Zheldak is breathing heavily.
Russo wants to stand but Zheldak is controlling his posture from full guard.
Russo connects with a couple of short punches.
Joe Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zheldak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zheldak is proving hard to escape from.
Russo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Russo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zheldak works the jab nicely.
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!
Russo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russo wants it to stay on the feet.
Joe Russo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Zheldak scores with a one two! Russo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Russo shoots in and drives through. Zheldak sprawls well.
And Zheldak tries to counter it with a takedown but Russo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zheldak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Zheldak with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Russo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zheldak's guard.
Russo wanted to stand there but Zheldak had control of the position.
Russo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Russo landing with the ground and pound.
Russo is working Zheldak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Russo cracks Zheldak with a solid left hand.#T4#
Russo tries to stand but Zheldak is controlling from the bottom.
Russo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Russo works over Zheldak with some ground and pound from guard.
Zheldak wants to sweep here but Russo controlling him for the moment.
Russo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Russo connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo cracks Zheldak with a solid left hand.
Zheldak is looking to sweep but instead, Russo has passed into half guard.
Russo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Russo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Russo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zheldak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Russo is in Zheldak's guard.
Zheldak wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Russo manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Russo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zheldak tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
Russo trying to control the pace.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zheldak can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zheldak is looking to control Russo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zheldak avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Zheldak actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Zheldak's head.
Zheldak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
Russo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zheldak is trying to control but can't.
Russo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Russo winds up and cracks Zheldak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Zheldak's head.
Russo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zheldak.
Russo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Russo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zheldak is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zheldak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zheldak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Russo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Russo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zheldak taking some punishment here, with Russo in his half guard.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Russo. #T3#
Russo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zheldak tries to kick Russo off but Russo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Russo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Russo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Russo working the head and body with strikes.
Russo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zheldak pushes Russo off looking to stand but Russo dives back in and keeps control.
Russo winds up and cracks Zheldak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russo lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Russo there. #T4#
Ground and pound from Russo.
Zheldak taking some punishment here, with Russo in his half guard.
Russo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Russo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russo lands a nice short elbow.
Russo prevents Zheldak from improving his position.
Russo working over Zheldak with some ground and pound. Zheldak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Russo working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zheldak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Petr Zheldak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russo, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Russo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Viro fails with a takedown attempt.
Russo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sam Viro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Viro moves into range and clinches up with Russo.
Viro tries for a takedown but Russo manages to get underhooks.
Joe Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Viro.
Viro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Russo dodges an elbow strike from Viro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Viro successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Viro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russo is aware though and is defending well.
Viro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Russo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viro is pulling down on Russo's head to control his posture. #T1#
Russo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Russo working some strikes from top position.
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Russo wants to stand but Viro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Russo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viro wants to stand up but Russo is controlling him.
Russo wanted to stand there but Viro had control of the position.
Russo lands a couple of digs.
Russo passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Viro wants to control but Russo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Russo working the head and body with strikes.
Russo is nestled in close to Viro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Russo tries to stand and escape but Viro is controlling the position.
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Viro trying to control from the bottom.
Viro tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control.
Russo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Viro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Russo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Viro tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control.
Viro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Russo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russo working over Viro with some ground and pound. Viro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Viro tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Russo connects with a nice short shot to Viro's temple. #T4#
Viro has a hand on Russo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Russo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The referee warns Viro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Russo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Viro is trying desperately to improve position.
Russo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Russo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viro is trying to escape the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo lands a heavy elbow.
Viro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Russo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Viro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Russo's head.
Russo slaps away a takedown attempt from Viro, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Viro rushes Russo and presses him up against the cage.
Russo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viro.
#BC2#
Viro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe Russo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viro.
Joe Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Viro.
Viro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russo tries to avoid it but Viro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russo to the ground. Russo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Viro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viro is breathing heavily.
Russo wants to clinch up but Viro keeps it at a distance.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viro can do to turn this around?
Russo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viro.
A head kick misses from Viro.
It looked like Russo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Russo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Viro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Russo wants to stand but Viro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Russo landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Russo cracks Viro with a solid left hand.
Joe Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viro looking for a sweep. Not yet Viro, not yet.
Russo postures up and lands a big shot to Viro's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Russo landing some decent shots from guard.
Russo scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Viro working a defensive guard here.
Russo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Viro's head.
Russo chips away with some ground and pound.
Russo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Russo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Viro's guard.
Russo distracts Viro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Viro trying to control the position.
Russo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo. #T4#
Russo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Viro is working an open guard so Russo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Viro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russo pinned against the cage. Russo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Viro tries to get set, Russo tries to push him back and clinch up but Viro manages to avoid the attempt.
Viro just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viro or perhaps it was just good defense by Russo, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russo is defended easily by Viro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Russo 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#
Russo tries to clinch up.
Viro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Viro looks to move away, Russo throws a big counter combo but Viro just gets out of the way.#TD#
Russo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Viro trying to control here.
Russo scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ES2#
Viro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Viro clinches with his opponent.
Viro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russo after a bit of a struggle.
Viro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Viro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viro misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viro is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Viro circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Viro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russo, pushing him back against the cage.
Viro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joe Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Viro.
Russo tries to score a body lock takedown but Viro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Viro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Viro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russo, pushing him back against the cage.
Russo tries to pull guard but Viro won't allow it.
Viro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russo after a bit of a struggle.
Russo tries to score a body lock takedown but Viro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Russo is looking to break free of the clinch but Viro has double underhooks.
Russo jumps guard but Viro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Russo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Viro uses from the top position. #T2#
Russo is trying to control the position but Viro postures up.
Viro won't allow Russo to get back to his feet.
Russo looking to control.
Russo pulls Viro in close to prevent any damage.
Viro stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
Viro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Viro from controlling successfully.
Russo striking from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Russo is trying to drag Viro to the mat but Viro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Viro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Viro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russo prevents it.
Russo is trying to stall.
Russo is trying to pull guard but Viro has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Viro breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Viro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russo tries to pull guard but Viro won't allow it.
Viro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viro is defended easily by Russo.
Viro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russo pinned against the cage. Russo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Viro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Russo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Russo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Russo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiedler.#TD#
Russo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Russo showed some decent athleticism there.
Russo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Russo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiedler is just riding it out for now. Russo eventually gives up the hold.
Fiedler keeping hold of Russo's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard. #T1##SU#
Russo decides to return to a standing position.
Russo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fiedler swivels and escapes.
Fiedler raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Russo tries to pull guard but Fiedler holds him up against the cage and eventually Russo drops back down to his feet.
Fiedler taking a breather.
Russo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiedler tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Fiedler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Fiedler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russo, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Russo pulls Fiedler into guard.
Fiedler throws a big elbow that misses.
Fiedler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Fiedler stands up out of Russo's guard for a moment - Russo manages to land a nice upkick.
Russo working a defensive guard here.
Fiedler throwing strikes but missing.
Fiedler stops Russo from standing up.
Fiedler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fiedler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiedler controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Russo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fiedler has picked Russo up and slammed him! Russo can't keep hold of the triangle and Fiedler manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Russo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiedler is looking to pass Russo's guard but actually Russo recovers to full guard.
Fiedler trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Russo is looking to stand up but Fiedler isn't so interested in that idea.
Russo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Russo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Russo working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Fiedler moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Russo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fiedler smiles and moves away.
Fiedler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russo swivels and escapes.
Russo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fiedler slaps away a takedown attempt from Russo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manuel Fiedler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiedler shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.
Russo shoots for a takedown but Fiedler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Fiedler. Those never looked like landing.
Russo feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiedler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manuel Fiedler 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#
Fiedler throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiedler.
As Fiedler looks to move away, Russo throws a big counter combo but Fiedler just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Russo gets tackled into the cage by Fiedler. Fiedler maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Fiedler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiedler misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Russo rushes Fiedler and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo is trying to pull guard but Fiedler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo goes for a takedown attempt but Fiedler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fiedler's waist but Fiedler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russo off to one side. #T1#
Fiedler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Fiedler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fiedler just misses with a punch to the body.
Russo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Russo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fiedler misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Russo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Russo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fiedler wants to improve his position but Russo is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Russo connects with a nice short shot to Fiedler's temple. #T2##SU#
Russo decides to stand and escape the position.
Fiedler shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.
Fiedler is breathing heavily.
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fiedler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fiedler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiedler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russo moves out of range of the body kick from Fiedler.
Fiedler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Russo avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Fiedler misses with a takedown attempt - Russo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fiedler fails to land the takedown.
Russo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Fiedler darts in and clinches Russo up against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Russo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fiedler prevents it.
#TD#
Russo pulls guard.
Russo is looking to stand up but Fiedler isn't so interested in that idea.
Fiedler trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo pulls Fiedler in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Fiedler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiedler with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Russo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fiedler's guard.#ES2#
Fiedler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Russo 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fiedler shoots in but no luck this time.
Fiedler fails with the takedown#CL#
and Russo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Fiedler manages to pull guard.
Russo is working Fiedler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Russo distracts Fiedler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russo works over Fiedler with some ground and pound from guard.
Russo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Russo gets to his feet - Fiedler follows without any prompting.
Manuel Fiedler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo tries to clinch there but Fiedler circles away.
Fiedler throws a fast counter high kick but Russo manages to duck under it in time.
Joe Russo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fiedler circles away.
Russo tries to clinch but Fiedler is having none of it.
Fiedler is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1##TD#
Russo 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.
Fiedler is looking to stand back up but Russo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fiedler.
Fiedler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Russo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fiedler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russo lands a nice short elbow.
Russo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fiedler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fiedler wants to get back to full guard.
Fiedler trying to control but Russo postures up.
#T2#
Fiedler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Russo working Fiedler over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Russo.
Russo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Russo stops Fiedler from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Russo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Russo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fiedler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fiedler taking some punishment here, with Russo in his half guard.
Fiedler has hold of Russo's hands but Russo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Russo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fiedler trying to control from the bottom.
Russo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
Fiedler has hold of Russo's hands but Russo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Russo wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiedler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Russo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Russo.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiedler can do to turn this around?
Russo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Fiedler's head.
Russo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fiedler trying to control here.
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fiedler taking some punishment here, with Russo in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Russo connects with a nice short shot to Fiedler's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Russo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Manuel Fiedler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brzica circles away.
Brzica throws out a counter right but Russo avoids it with no problem.
Brzica scores with a jab to the body.
Brzica misses with the combination.
Russo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Russo with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Russo moves into the clinch.#T1#
Russo is struggling to control the position.
Russo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brzica walks away with a smile on his face. Russo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brzica.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Russo has been cut.#CL#
Russo pushes Brzica up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo tries for a takedown but Brzica manages to get underhooks.
Brzica is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Russo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brzica fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Russo gets a clinch. #T2#
Russo can't get the takedown.
Russo keeps control of Brzica as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brzica walks away with a smile on his face. Russo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD2#
Brzica drops Russo with a nice combination! Brzica dives into Russo's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Russo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brzica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Russo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brzica.
Brzica in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brzica loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brzica trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brzica.
Brzica loads up on a big left hand. Russo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Brzica looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Russo can't hide his disappointment, as Brzica celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Brzica!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarkovsky circles away.
A nice combination there by Tarkovsky.
Tarkovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russo moves in looking to clinch but Tarkovsky pushes him off.
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tarkovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tarkovsky misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Russo counters with a takedown into side control.
Tarkovsky wants to control but Russo postures up.
Tarkovsky taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tarkovsky is trying to improve his position.
Russo lands a nice forearm strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tarkovsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Tarkovsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tarkovsky tries to escape but Russo is in control. #T1#
Tarkovsky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Russo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tarkovsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Russo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tarkovsky is looking to control Russo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarkovsky avoid being mounted?
Tarkovsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tarkovsky wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Tarkovsky has one foot on Russo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tarkovsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Russo needs to keep his hands up - Tarkovsky had a free shot at his head there.
Tarkovsky swings for the body but Russo moves out of range.
Russo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tarkovsky manages to circle out of the way.
Tarkovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.#T2#
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Tarkovsky.
Russo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paul Thomas Tarkovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarkovsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Russo tries to clinch up
and Tarkovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo slips a jab and a cross from Tarkovsky.
Tarkovsky lands with a hook. Russo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Russo is rocked!
Tarkovsky throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Oh Russo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Tarkovsky has Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tarkovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarkovsky throws a monster overhand right that drops Russo! Tarkovsky follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Thomas Tarkovsky!
A very excited looking Paul Thomas Tarkovsky rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Russo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blabalov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blabalov lands with a nice combination. Russo backs away looking to recover.
Blabalov throws a series of punches but Russo moves out of range.
As Blabalov tries to get set, Russo tries to push him back and clinch up but Blabalov manages to avoid the attempt.
Blabalov stuffs the takedown.
Blabalov misses with a series of wild punches.
Russo slips a jab and a cross from Blabalov.
Blabalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blabalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blabalov manages to circle out of the way.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Blabalov shows good takedown defense.
Blabalov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Blabalov moves into range and clinches up with Russo.
Russo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blabalov smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blabalov tries to bum rush Russo with a series of wild strikes but Russo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Blabalov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russo's hands.
Blabalov cracks Russo with a good jab.#CL#
Russo has Blabalov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Russo successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Russo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Blabalov doesn't defend quickly enough and Russo has managed to lock this one up! Can Blabalov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Russo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Russo!
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