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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Work takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice shot lands for Kaan.
Kaan throws a jab when Work was well out of range.#CL#
Kaan pushes Work up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Work has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kaan working aggressively here.
Kaan misses with a punch on the inside.
Work is trying to break free.
Kaan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Work backwards.
Kaan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaan lands an uppercut.
Kaan lands an uppercut.
Kaan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kaan. #BC#
Kaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Work slips a jab from Kaan.
Kaan throws a jab but it's blocked by Work. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Kaan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Work uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaan.
Work throws a counter combo.
Kaan slips under a jab from Work.#CL#
Kaan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Work has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Work's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaan.
Kaan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Work backwards.
Kaan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Kaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Work throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Kaan darts in and clinches Work up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kaan.
A short right from Kaan on the inside.
Work prevents a body shot from Kaan.
Kaan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Work is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaan misses with a punch to the body.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Work wants to break free but Kaan has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaan. #BC#
Kaan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaan lands a nice looking body kick.
Work looks winded!#T3#
Kaan misses with a wild body shot.
Work misses with a leg kick
and Kaan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Work avoids the body shot from Kaan.
Kaan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Work. Work circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Work is rocked!
Kaan connects with a looping right hand.
Work is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaan finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaan.
Kaan drops Work with a naaaaasty hook - Work is in real trouble here! Kaan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anubis Kaan!
A very excited looking Anubis Kaan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Aaron Work was interviewed post fight and said 'I am sorry for all those I disappointed tonight, I love all the fans that have come out too watch me tonight, however I will come back from this, faster, stronger and trust me better. This is a learning curve for me that I will bounce back from mark my words. Again, thank you for everything though. '.
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Event:
Fresh Blood II
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Goglin clinches.
Goglin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goglin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goglin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Work pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goglin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Goglin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Goglin pushes Work up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goglin blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Goglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goglin throws a series of punches but Work moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work throws a looping overhand right but Goglin ducks down to avoid it.
Goglin moves in looking to clinch but Work pushes him off.
Goglin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Work swivels and escapes.
Goglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Work circles away.
Work throws out a counter right but Goglin avoids it with no problem.
Goglin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Work counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Goglin takes the fight into the clinch.
Work is pressed up against the cage. Goglin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Work down to the mat. Work 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 Monte Goglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goglin tries to clinch but Work moves out of range.
Work lands with a hook. Goglin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Work.
A head kick from Goglin lands but Work takes it in his stride.
Goglin is looking to chop away at Work's legs. #CL#
Goglin rushes Work and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goglin tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Goglin back against the cage.
Goglin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Work prevents it.
Goglin tries to land knees in the clinch but Work avoids the damage to the body. #T2##BC#
Goglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Work gets tackled into the cage by Goglin. Goglin maintains the clinch.
Goglin tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Goglin back against the cage.
Goglin prevents Work from breaking the clinch.
Goglin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Goglin.
Goglin is working for takedown but Work is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goglin is working for takedown but Work is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Work has had enough of the clinch but Goglin keeps him there for the moment.
Work is trying to force a seperation but Goglin has the dominant position.
Goglin misses with some punches.
Goglin lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Goglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Work swats away the attempt to clinch by Goglin.
Work lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good exchange - Work coming out on top.
Monte Goglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Goglin closes the distance and clinches.
Goglin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goglin has Work pressed against the cage, preventing Work from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goglin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Work pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goglin defending well as Work loads up on a big left hand.
Goglin tries to clinch up
and Work counters with a left and a right that stings Goglin. #CL#
Work tries to keep at a distance but Goglin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Goglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goglin throws a series of strikes that have Work backpedaling.
Aaron Work is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goglin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goglin tries to clinch up but Work circles away and keeps his distance.
Work doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goglin wants to clinch.
Work dodges the punch combination from Goglin.
As Goglin backs off Work throws a huge counter combo but Goglin manages to avoid it all.
Goglin tries to clinch
and Work counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goglin slips under a jab.
Goglin throws a combination that misses
enabling Work to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Goglin dominated that round.
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#
A jab from Work does it's job there.
Work lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goglin circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Goglin darts in and clinches Work up against the cage.
Goglin has Work pressed against the cage, preventing Work from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Goglin manages to break the clinch.
Goglin tries to clinch but Work moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Work on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goglin looks to clinch
and Work counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Work is predictable there
and Goglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goglin moves in looking to clinch but Work pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Goglin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Work avoids the elbow strike from Goglin, against the cage.
Work looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Work working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Goglin can't get the takedown.
Goglin trying to land knees to the body.
Monte Goglin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Work wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Work blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Goglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Goglin closes the distance and clinches.
Work prevents a takedown attempt there.
Work wants to break free but Goglin has control.
Goglin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Work working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Goglin breaks from the clinch.
Goglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Work avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Goglin clinches up against the cage.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goglin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Goglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goglin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Work's brow.
Goglin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Work to keep the fight standing.
Goglin wants to get back to striking at distance but Work won't allow it.
Goglin has Work pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Work manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Work is trying to break free.
Goglin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Work blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Work is trying to push Goglin away but Goglin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goglin is looking to break free of the clinch but Work has double underhooks.
Goglin lands an elbow that stopped Work in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Work breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goglin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Work counter with a right hand.
Work misses with a series of wild punches.
Work takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goglin tries to clinch up
and Work counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Work swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Goglin dodges the punch combination from Work.
Work lands with an uppercut that bounces Goglin off the cage and back into range.
No luck for Goglin with that takedown attempt.
Work avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Work manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monte Goglin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Work is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goglin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goglin tries to bum rush Work with a series of wild strikes but Work uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Goglin moves out of range as Work strikes.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Work will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goglin punishes Work's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goglin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goglin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Work. Work obviously looking to wear him down.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch but Work swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Work paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goglin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Work now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goglin misses with a series of wild punches.
Work lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goglin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goglin tries to clinch up but Work circles away and keeps his distance.
Work tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Work.#T1#
Goglin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Work counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Work clinches with his opponent.
Goglin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goglin scores with a hook to the body.
Work wants to get back to striking at distance but Goglin won't allow it.
#BC#
Goglin breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Work, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goglin throws a combination. Work tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Work avoids the head kick by Goglin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Work darts in and clinches Goglin up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goglin.
Goglin wants a takedown.
Goglin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2##BC#
Goglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goglin misses with a takedown
and Work counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Goglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!#CL2#
Work drives through and clinches with Goglin against the cage.
Goglin trying to land knees to the body.
Work wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goglin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Work has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goglin is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Work breaks the clinch.
Goglin misses with a double jab
and Work makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Work lands a glancing blow to the side of Goglin's head.#T3#
Work scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Work.
Nice uppercut there from Work.
Work scores with a punch to the head.
Aaron Work seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goglin tries to clinch up
letting Work counter with a right hand.
Goglin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Work counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Work misses with a straight right.
Work lands a nice shot to the body.
Work avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Goglin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Work counter with a right hand.
Work scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Work moves into range and clinches up with Goglin.
Work stops a takedown attempt from Goglin.
Come on Work - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Work tries to circle away but Goglin has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Work's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Work throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goglin on the side of the head.
Goglin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goglin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goglin moves in looking to clinch but Work pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Work comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Work 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
JBL Judgement Night
Date: Dec 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Work moves to clinch but Brzica breaks away
and Brzica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brzica throws a nice looking combination but Work bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Work unleashes a big counter combination but Brzica bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brzica ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.
Work lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brzica slips a straight right by Work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzica misses with a double jab.
Work throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brzica.
Brzica blocks a jab.#T1#
Brzica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brzica misses with the combination.
It seemed like Work was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brzica throws a series of punches but Work moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Work has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Work dodges the punch combination from Brzica.
Brzica ducks under a wild hook from Work.
It looked like Brzica was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brzica looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Work swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brzica cracks Work with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Work thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brzica misses with the combination.
Work throws a big shot that misses.
Brzica checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Brzica.
#T3#
Brzica lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Work dodges the punch combination from Brzica.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Work! But no joy.
Work throws a right and a left that Brzica avoids nicely.
Brzica looks to score with a jab to the body but Work is just out of range.
Work throws out a counter right but Brzica avoids it with no problem.
Brzica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Work releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brzica misses with the combination.
#T4#
Work misses with a shot to the body
and Brzica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Work misses with an uppercut
and Brzica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Work feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brzicas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brzica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brzica misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brzica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Work throws out a counter right but Brzica avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Brzica dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brzica throws out a loose jab but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brzica cracks Work with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Work tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brzica misses with a combination
and Work counters with a three punch combo that has Brzica backing up. Brzica nods at Work to acknowledge the strikes.
Brzica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brzica has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzica fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Work does no damage.
Brzica seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ivan Brzica is winning the standup battle so far.
Brzica tries to bum rush Work with a series of wild strikes but Work uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Work keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Work missing with a left hand there. Brzica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Work cracks Brzica with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brzica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Work wants to land a leg kick but Brzica is out of range.
Ivan Brzica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brzica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Work looks to move away, Brzica throws a big counter combo but Work just gets out of the way.
Work fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brzica went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Work misses with an uppercut
and Brzica counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL#
Brzica has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brzica fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Brzica's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Work pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brzica is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Work swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brzica counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brzica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Work can do to turn this around?
Brzica fails to land with a series of punches.
Work connects with a crisp jab.
Work fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brzica is out of range. #T3#
Brzica jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brzica closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Work misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brzica doesn't manage to clinch there - Work circles away.
Work throws a counter combo.
Work misses with a wild body shot.
Brzica throws a series of punches but Work moves out of range.
Brzica slips under a jab from Work.
Brzica misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Work! But no joy.#T4#
Work throws a hook to the side of Brzica's head but Brzica sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Brzica wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Work thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brzica misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Work! But no joy.
Work throws a hook but Brzica avoids it easily.
Brzica appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brzica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brzica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Work.
Jab by Work.
Brzica misses with a combination
and Work makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Ivan Brzica will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Brzica.
Work throws a hook but Brzica avoids it easily.
Brzica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Work paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Work! But no joy.
Brzica slips a straight right by Work.
Work lands a nice hook to Brzica's body. Brzica takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brzica scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Work. #CL#
Work gets tackled into the cage by Brzica. Brzica maintains the clinch.
Work has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brzica.
Work is trying to push Brzica away but Brzica has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brzica can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Brzica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brzica is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brzica misses with the combination.
Brzica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A punch combination from Brzica misses.
Brzica misses with the combination.
Work throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brzica looks to land a combination but Work avoids it well.
Brzica misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Work moves into the clinch.
Brzica has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Work after a bit of a struggle. #T3##BC#
Brzica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Work's corner calls for a 1-2. Work obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brzica lands a nice shot that snaps Work's head back.
Brzica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Work.
Work throws out a counter right but Brzica avoids it with no problem.
Work slips under a jab.
Brzica throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Work counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Work fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aaron Work has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Work.
Work ducks under a wild hook from Brzica.#T4#
Work slips a jab from Brzica.
Work appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Work throws a right hand that misses
and Brzica counters with a left and a right that stings Work.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brzica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Work on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Work tries to clinch there but Brzica circles away.
Work doesn't manage to clinch there - Brzica circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Brzica instigates a clinch.
Ivan Brzica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Work throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Brzica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brzica has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Brzica!
A very excited looking Ivan Brzica made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Aaron Work had this to say: 'I am sorry for all those I disappointed tonight, I love all the fans that have come out too watch me tonight, however I will come back from this, faster, stronger and trust me better. This is a learning curve for me that I will bounce back from mark my words. Again, thank you for everything though. '.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus III
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
A cross from Work lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Brzica has been cut.
Work is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brzica.
Work wants to clinch but Brzica slips to the side
enabling Brzica to counter with a crisp jab.
Brzica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Work tries a head kick but it misses.
Work misses with a combination
and Brzica counters with a one-two to the body.
Brzica scores with a one two! Work had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aaron Work seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Work swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brzica appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brzica takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brzica throws a series of punches but Work avoids them all with ease.
Brzica scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Brzica.
Work throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Work misses the jab.
Work fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brzica.
A jab from Work misses.
Brzica is looking to counter punch.
Work throws a nice looking combination but Brzica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brzica attempts a counter takedown but Work avoids it well and moves away.
Work takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Work swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Brzica counters by moving into the clinch.
Work taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Brzica has Work pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Work manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Work is trying to stall.
Work tries to circle away but Brzica has him pinned against the cage.
Brzica is trying to break the clinch but Work has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Brzica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Work bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Work releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Work wants to clinch up but Brzica keeps it at a distance.
Brzica defending well as Work loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Work tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brzica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Work swings widly with a right hand
and Brzica counters with a straight right hand.
Work misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brzica.
Work misses with an uppercut
and Brzica counters with a stiff right hand.
Work misses the jab.
Work throws a poor cross that misses
and Brzica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Work misses with a hook. Brzica ducked under it nicely.
Work fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Jab from Brzica.
Work is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Brzica lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brzica's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brzica duly obliges.
Work avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Work takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Brzica's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Work fails to land with a series of punches.
Brzica attempts a counter takedown but Work avoids it well and moves away.
A combination from Brzica does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Brzica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Brzica's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brzica digs a good hook to Work's body.
Work tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brzica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Work throws out a loose jab but Brzica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Work walks into a stiff left hand from Brzica.
Work jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Work misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brzica lands with an uppercut that bounces Work off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Brzica misses. #T1#
Work throws a solid leg kick but Brzica takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Work.
Brzica wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brzica lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Work misses the jab.
Ivan Brzica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brzica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Work darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brzica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Work.
As Brzica backs off Work throws a huge counter combo but Brzica manages to avoid it all.
Work throws out a loose jab but Brzica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Work closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brzica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brzica is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Work steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brzica.
Brzica uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Work throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Work.
Work tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Brzica does no damage.
Work misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Work jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brzica was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Work throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brzica counters with a series of strikes. Work will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Brzica is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Work misses with a looping right.
It looked like Brzica was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brzica is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brzica lands with a straight right. Work didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Work misses the target.
A combination from Brzica does no damage.
Brzica lands with a good body shot.
Work throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brzica is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Work.
Work throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Work misses with a double jab
and Brzica cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A jab from Brzica finds it's way through Work's defenses.
Brzica ducks under a wild hook from Work.
Ivan Brzica is winning the standup battle so far.
Work swinging wildly here.
Work throws a right hand that misses
and Brzica counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brzica moves out of range as Work strikes.
Brzica is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Brzica.
Brzica fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Work on the side of the head.
Work waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brzica.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Brzica dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Brzica's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Brzica throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brzica throws the left hand but Work avoids the punch easily.
Brzica missing with a left hand there. Work was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Work connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brzica's hands.
Brzica feints a jab promting Work to slip. Brzica then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Work slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Work throws a nice looking combination but Brzica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brzica is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Work throws a leg kick but Brzica sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work throws an off balance right hand
and Brzica counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Brzica both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Work takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Work takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Brzica misses.
Work throws out a counter right but Brzica avoids it with no problem.
Brzica defending well as Work loads up on a big left hand.
Work misses with a body shot.
It looked like Brzica was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brzica takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brzica misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Work was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brzica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Work can do to turn this around?
Work throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Work throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brzica scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Work uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brzica.
Work rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brzica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Work.
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!
Some wild striking there from Brzica.
Work throws a nice looking combination but Brzica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brzica swings for the body but Work moves out of range.
Work fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brzica is out of range.
Work throws a poor cross that misses
letting Brzica counter with a right hand. #T3#
Brzica displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Work throws out the jab.
Brzica with a nice cross.
Brzica throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Work on the side of the head.
Work throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Brzica on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Work throws an off balance right hand
and Brzica counters with a stiff right hand.
Work throws a nice looking combination but Brzica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Work tries to clinch
and Brzica counters with a straight right hand.
Brzica misses with a double jab.
Work has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Work tries to clinch
letting Brzica counter with a right hand. #T4#
Work throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brzica.
Brzica is looking to counter punch.
Work throws a poor cross that misses
and Work takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Work throws a combination that misses
and Brzica counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Work takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brzica throws a combination. Work tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Work rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brzica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brzica wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aaron Work has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brzica lands with a nice body punch.
Brzica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Work looks to land a combination but Brzica avoids it well.
Brzica swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Work counters with a left and a right that stings Brzica.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Brzica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brzica has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Brzica!
Our winner, Ivan Brzica, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Aaron Work was interviewed post fight and said 'I am sorry for all those I disappointed tonight, I love all the fans that have come out too watch me tonight, however I will come back from this, faster, stronger and trust me better. This is a learning curve for me that I will bounce back from mark my words. Again, thank you for everything though. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Work misses.
Work falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Brolly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Work's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Work manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Work displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brolly up against the cage.
Work tries to circle away but Brolly has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Work softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brolly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brolly tries to score a body lock takedown but Work shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brolly being controlled against the cage.
Work just leaning against Brolly, taking a breather.
Brolly is working for takedown but Work is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aaron Work has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Brolly.
Work avoiding damage.
#T2#
Work is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aaron Work.
A telegraphed right hand from Work misses the target.
Brolly with the counter takedown but Work avoids it easily.
Work swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Work throws a series of punches but Brolly avoids them all with ease.
Brolly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Work pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brolly moves out of range of the leg kick from Work.
A telegraphed right hand from Work misses the target.
Brolly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Work throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Brolly counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Work! #ES#
Work bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Work misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Work.
Work throws a looping overhand right but Brolly ducks down to avoid it.
Work throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Brolly counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Work has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brolly has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Work - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Work is struggling to control the position.
Work is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Work for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Work has Brolly pushed against the cage.
Work gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Work dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Work closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Work content to control rather than advance.
Work throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brolly to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Work in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Work sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Work passes into half guard.
Brolly is trying to stand.
Well, if Work is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Work throws a series of punches but Brolly moves out of range. #CL#
Work moves into the clinch.
Brolly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Work avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Work has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brolly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brolly is breathing heavily.
Work is trying to break the clinch but Brolly is controlling him.#T3#
Work lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brolly backwards.
Brolly wants to take the fight to the mat but Work manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aaron Work has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Brolly.
Work misses with an elbow strike.
Work slowing the pace effectively.
Work stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brolly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Work is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Work lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Work taking a breather.
Brolly tries to score a body lock takedown but Work shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Work is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brolly can do to turn this around?
A bit of stalling here from Work.
Work is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Work stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Work dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Work shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brolly is trying to defend but Work finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brolly is trying to stand.
Work is controlling the pace.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Work perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Work works his way into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brolly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Work throws out a leg kick but Brolly moves out of range and Work only half commits.
Brolly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Work lands a body shot.
Work connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brolly's hands.
Brolly needs to keep his hands up - Work had a free shot at his head there.
Work misses the shot to the body.
Work tries to bum rush Brolly with a series of wild strikes but Brolly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Brolly tries to counter it with a takedown but Work pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Work misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Work fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brolly checks it well.
Brolly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Work doesn't manage to clinch there - Brolly circles away.
Brolly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brolly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brolly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Work throws out the jab.
Brolly with the counter takedown but Work avoids it easily.
Brolly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Work is looking to clinch.
Brolly feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Work fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brolly feints the counter takedown.
Work swinging wildly here.
Brolly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brolly dodges the punch combination from Work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Work tries to clinch but Brolly is having none of it.
Brolly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Work defends it well.
Shane Brolly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Work is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brolly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Work showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Work has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Work!
Our winner, Aaron Work, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Work keeps the fight on the outside.
Boontham misses with a takedown attempt
and Work counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Work displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boontham.
Work lands with a right hand.
Work throws out a leg kick but Boontham moves out of range and Work only half commits.
Work takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boontham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Work cracks Boontham with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Work has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Boontham to stand back up!
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!
Work drops Boontham with a naaaaasty hook - Boontham is in real trouble here! Work dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Work!
A very excited looking Aaron Work made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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