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Event:
MMAH 101 Christmas Showdown
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Ganozri shoots in looking for a takedown but Runner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ganozri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ganozri scores with a jab to the body.
Runner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ganozri swinging wildly here.
Ganozri lands a head shot.
Ganozri misses with a takedown
and Runner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganozri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Runner somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner staying out of range there.
As Ganozri looks to move away, Runner throws a big counter combo but Ganozri just gets out of the way.
Ganozri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Ganozri.
Ganozri keeps the fight on the outside.
Ganozri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ganozri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ganozri's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ganozri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Ganozri throws a hook but Runner blocks it.
Ganozri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Ganozri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Runner sneaks out the side door and pushes Ganozri away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Runner lands a leg kick that knocks Ganozri off balance momentarily.
Ganozri jabs Runner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Runner tenderised Ganozri's leg. Ganozri is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!#TD#
Ganozri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Runner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Runner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Runner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ganozri looking for a sweep. Not yet Ganozri, not yet. #T2#
Ganozri controls Runner momentarily but Runner frees himself.
Runner 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.
Runner throws a big elbow that misses.
Runner looking to sit in guard and control but Ganozri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ganozri landing some decent shots from guard.
Ganozri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Runner is trying to control the position but Ganozri postures up.
Ganozri trying to control the position from guard on top but Runner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ganozri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Runner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Runner working a defensive guard but Ganozri passes into half guard.
Ganozri slips a nice elbow through Runner's hands, connecting with Runner's forehead.
Runner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ganozri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Ganozri.
Runner manages to get to full guard.
Ganozri trying to control but Runner is working from the bottom.
Runner is looking to sweep but instead, Ganozri has passed into half guard.
Ganozri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Ganozri lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ganozri there.
Ganozri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ganozri lands strikes from half guard.
Ganozri slips a nice elbow through Runner's hands, connecting with Runner's forehead.
Ganozri is nestled in close to Runner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Ganozri.
Runner trying to get back to full guard but Ganozri takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ganozri cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganozri unloading with bombs!
Runner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ganozri winds up and cracks Runner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ganozri is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Ganozri dominated that round.
That's time! Runner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ganozri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Runner tries to avoid it but Ganozri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Runner to the ground. Runner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Runner thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mo Ganozri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ganozri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Runner has his feet on Ganozri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Runner misses with a double jab.
Runner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ilander Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner digs a good hook to Ganozri's body.
Ganozri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ganozri gets a takedown into half guard.
Runner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ganozri shoots for a double leg takedown but Runner sprawls well. He's pushed Ganozri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Runner works over Ganozri's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Mo Ganozri has been cut.#TD2#
Ganozri drives through with a takedown into Runner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Runner wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Ganozri throws an off balance right hand
enabling Runner to counter with a crisp jab.
Ganozri misses with a looping left.
Runner takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Runner gets caught flat footed, as Ganozri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ganozri is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Runner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ganozri defends it easily.
Ganozri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ganozri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ganozri postures up and lands a big shot to Runner's brow.
Ilander Runner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runner wants to sweep here but Ganozri controlling him for the moment.
Ganozri lands a couple of digs.
Ganozri scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Runner has his foot on Ganozri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ganozri works his way back into a safe position though.
Ganozri is working Runner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Runner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ganozri manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runner postures up in Ganozri's guard and throws a big left but Ganozri blocks it.
Ganozri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ganozri looking to control.
Runner throws a strike but Ganozri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Runner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ganozri is controlling him. #SUB#
Runner working for a triangle but Ganozri defends it easily.
#T3#
Ganozri postures up and lands a big shot to Runner's brow.
Ganozri preventing the sweep.
Ganozri scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Runner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ganozri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ganozri postures up and lands a big shot to Runner's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Runner is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ganozri frees his head nicely. Oh but Runner has switched to an armbar! Ganozri is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ilander Runner!
An out of breath Ilander Runner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAH 92
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Idowu moves into the clinch.
Runner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Idowu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Runner lands with a short shot to the head.
Idowu can't get the takedown.
Runner pushes Idowu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Idowu is trying to drag Runner to the mat but Runner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Runner letting Idowu take a breather here.
Runner lands an elbow that stopped Idowu in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner lands a knee to the body.
Runner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Idowu avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Runner fails to land.
Idowu tries for a takedown but Runner manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Idowu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runner scores with a shot to the side of Idowu's head.
Runner missing with knees to the body.
Runner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idowu managing to block the knees to the body from Runner.
Idowu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Runner to keep the fight standing.
Idowu is breathing heavily.
Idowu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Runner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Runner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Runner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Runner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idowu.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Idowu is trying to pull guard but Runner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Runner.
Runner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Idowu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Idowu avoiding damage as Runner throws knees to the body.
Idowu avoiding damage as Runner throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Idowu fails to pull guard.
Runner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Idowu or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Runner.
Runner has Idowu pressed against the cage.
Idowu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Runner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Runner - that will leave a mark!
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Runner has knocked Idowu down with a huge combo! Runner steps away and waves a wobbly Idowu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Idowu is rocked!
Runner connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idowu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Idowu seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##CL2#
Runner darts in and clinches Idowu up against the cage.
Runner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Idowu blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Runner.
Runner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Runner pushes Idowu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body.
Runner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Runner lands a shoulder strike.
Runner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.#T4#
Runner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Runner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Idowu's defenses.
Runner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#Chinweike Idowu's cut is getting worse.
Runner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Idowu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Runner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Idowu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Runner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Runner managing to block the knees to the body from Idowu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Runner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Runner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Runner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Idowu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Runner.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilander Runner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Runner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Runner working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Runner is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Runner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu is looking to control Runner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Idowu avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Idowu strikes from the bottom but Runner uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#T1#
Runner scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Runner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Runner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Idowu defending against the ground and pound.
Idowu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Runner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Idowu is trying to maintain the position but Runner is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Runner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Runner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Runner uses his free foot to push down on Idowu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idowu.
Runner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runner misses with a head shot.
Runner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Idowu is holding on tight.
Idowu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T3#
Runner misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Idowu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Runner.
Ilander Runner has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Runner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Idowu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Idowu for a finish.
Runner connects with a big shot to the side of Idowu's head.
Idowu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #ES#
Idowu manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T4#
Idowu throws a head kick that misses
and Runner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Idowu's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Runner gets a clinch.
Runner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
Runner lands an elbow just above Idowu 's eye.
Runner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Runner.
Stalling in the clinch from Runner.
A knee to the head by Runner.
Knees to the body from Runner.
Runner gets through Idowu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runner lands a knee to the body.
Runner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilander Runner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Runner has managed to clinch.
Runner throws an elbow but it misses.
Idowu looking for a takedown.
Runner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
Runner lands a nice elbow.
Runner missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu jumps guard but Runner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.
Runner crunches a lovely knee into Idowu's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Runner.
#T1#
Runner looking to throw knees to the head but Idowu is blocking nicely.
Runner lands an elbow inside.
Runner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Idowu up against the cage.
Runner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Idowu is defending well for now.
A short right from Runner on the inside.
Idowu tries to stall but Runner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Idowu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Runner lands an elbow inside that Idowu shrugs off.
Runner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
#T2#
Runner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Runner.
Runner lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilander Runner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Runner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Runner.
Idowu letting Runner take a breather here.
Runner lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner has Idowu pressed against the cage.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
Idowu missing with knees to the body.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runner.
Runner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Runner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runner trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Runner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Runner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Runner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Idowu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Runner tries to throw a body punch but Idowu avoids it by throwing Runner back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runner.
Runner lands a big knee! That's hurt Idowu! Oh, he's all over the place! Runner lands another knee that sends Idowu to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilander Runner!
An out of breath Ilander Runner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAH 86
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Runner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Merali counters with a nice uppercut.
Merali lands a nice shot that snaps Runner's head back.
Runner misses with a few strikes there.
Merali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runner. That did some damage!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Merali 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.
Merali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runner as he jumps to the side.
Merali lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a lazy right hand but Merali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Runner misses.
Merali throws out a counter right but Runner avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Runner misses with a hook. Merali ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Merali there.
Runner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Runner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Runner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merali to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Runner wants to stand and escape but Merali is having none of it.
Merali is in close to Runner's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES#
Runner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Merali presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Merali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Runner throws a low kick, looking for Merali's leg but Merali calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Runner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merali was well out of range. Poor timing from Runner.
Merali keeps the fight on the outside.
Merali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.
Merali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merali misses with a hook. Runner ducked under it nicely.
Dante Merali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merali shoots in for a takedown but Runner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Runner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runner throws a right hand that misses
and Merali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Merali.
Runner throws a right hand that Merali ducks under and follows up with a left that Merali also avoids with ease.#T3#
Merali connects with a looping right hand.
Merali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merali lunges at Runner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Runner's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Runner. Those never looked like landing.
Runner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merali.
Runner thows a leg kick but Merali checks it
and Merali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merali cracks Runner with a good jab.
Runner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Merali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Runner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Merali with a jab.
Runner fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Runner is looking to clinch.
Merali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merali slips under a jab from Runner.
Merali misses with an uppercut
and Runner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merali thinking. #TD2#
Merali shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merali showed some decent athleticism there.
Merali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merali slips a nice elbow through Runner's hands, connecting with Runner's forehead.
Merali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Merali looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES#
Runner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Merali is on him like a limpet, forcing Runner back against the cage.
Runner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Merali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dante Merali will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Merali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merali scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Runner.
Runner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Runner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Merali misses with an uppercut. Runner saw that one coming.
Merali throws a lazy right hand but Runner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merali just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRunner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a leg kick
and Merali counters with a stiff right hand.
Ilander Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runner slips under a jab.
Runner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Merali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runner.
It looked like Runner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Merali tests Runner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Merali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Merali with a nice calf kick.
Runner blocks a jab.
Merali lands a leg kick that knocks Runner off balance momentarily.
Runner tries to move into range but Merali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Merali misses with a low kick.
It looked like Runner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merali throws out a leg kick but Runner moves out of range and Merali only half commits.
Runner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Merali gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Runner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Merali working over Runner with some ground and pound. Runner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Runner is trying to stand.
Merali working Runner over with strikes. #SUB2#
Merali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Runner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Runner tries to kick Merali off but Merali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merali working over Runner with some ground and pound. Runner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Runner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Merali on the ground.#T3#
Merali is nestled in close to Runner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Runner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Merali working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Merali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Runner wants to get back to his feet.
Merali lands with a punch from half guard.
Merali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Merali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Merali there. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merali lands a nice short elbow.
Runner pushes Merali off looking to stand but Merali dives back in and keeps control.
Dante Merali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Merali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Runner tries to kick Merali off but Merali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merali 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.
Merali stops Runner from getting back to his feet.
Merali lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merali is nestled in close to Runner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Merali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Runner tries to clinch there but Merali circles away.
Runner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt.
Runner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merali manages to avoid it.
Merali lands a really nice looking cross but Runner seems unphased.
Merali cracks Runner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Runner lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Merali feints the counter takedown.
Runner checks a leg kick nicely.
Runner throwing a counter right hand but Merali manages to avoid it.
Merali lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Merali lands with an uppercut that bounces Runner off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Runner misses.
Dante Merali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dante Merali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Merali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Merali shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Runner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Runner is looking to stand up but Merali isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Merali passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Runner tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Merali with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merali lands a nice shot to the head.
Merali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Runner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Merali landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Merali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Runner's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Merali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merali's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merali putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ES#
Runner bucks Merali off and manages to get back to his feet!
Runner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Merali lands with a hook. Runner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Merali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Merali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runner scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merali is defended easily by Runner.#T4#
Runner tries to clinch there but Merali circles away.
Merali tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Runner as Merali shoots in.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.
Runner tries to clinch up but Merali circles away and keeps his distance.
Runner looks to clinch #TD2#
and Merali counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runner!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merali is staying tight to Runner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Runner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.
Ilander Runner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runner throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Merali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Merali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Merali!
In defeat, Ilander Runner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it real!'. |
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Event:
MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bjornsson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Runner dodges it nicely.
Runner has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vancouver Island Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Runner is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Runner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner is in trouble now - Bjornsson has advanced to mount! #T1##SUB#
Bjornsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Runner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Runner is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Bjornsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Runner is surviving well by controlling Bjornsson's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Runner is having none of it.
Bjornsson unloads with some shots from mount but Runner bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Bjornsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Bjornsson has hold of Runner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Runner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Bjornsson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Runner is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Bjornsson!
Ilander Runner was interviewed post fight and said 'Keep it real!'. |
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Event:
MMAH 76
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Gauthier clinches.
Runner has a couple of punches blocked by Gauthier.
#BC2#
Runner breaks from the clinch.
Gauthier dips to his left and cracks Runner with an uppercut!
Gauthier lands a head shot.
Gauthier misses with a series of wild punches.
Runner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gauthier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runner doesn't seem bothered though.
Runner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gauthier.
Gauthier darts in trying to clinch
and Runner counters with a three punch combo that has Gauthier backing up. Gauthier nods at Runner to acknowledge the strikes.
Runner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runner tries to clinch but Gauthier is having none of it.
Gauthier is looking to counter the offense by Runner and move into the clinch.
Gauthier is looking to clinch but Runner is avoiding it.
Gauthier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runner with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1##CL#
Gauthier has managed to clinch.
Gauthier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gauthier lands an elbow that stopped Runner in his tracks for a moment.
Gauthier controlling the action here for a moment.
Runner landing knees to the body.
Runner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gauthier walks away with a smile on his face. Runner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Runner takes a swing at Gauthier's ribcage but misses.
Gauthier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gauthier scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Gauthier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runner doesn't seem phased though.
Gauthier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gauthier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Runner misses with a low kick as Gauthier jumps back.
Runner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gauthier moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gauthier with a jab.#T2#
Gauthier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gauthier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Gauthier moves into the clinch successfully.
Gauthier lands a shoulder strike.
Gauthier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gauthier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner is trying to drag Gauthier to the mat but Gauthier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryder Gauthier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilander Runner.
Runner is trying to pull guard but Gauthier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Runner pulls Gauthier into guard.
Runner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gauthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Runner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Runner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gauthier's guard. #REVB#
Runner trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
Gauthier wants to control but Runner passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Runner is trying for a kimura here. Gauthier looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Runner wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilander Runner!
An out of breath Ilander Runner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAH 72
Date: Aug 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Galvarino ducks under a wild hook from Runner.
Galvarino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Galvarino clinches up with Runner and pushes him back against the cage.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Runner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Runner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Runner keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Galvarino has closed the distance and engaged Runner in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Galvarino.
Galvarino lands a shot to the body.
Galvarino lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Galvarino.
Runner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvarino is working Runner over against the cage.
Runner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Runner is trying to push Galvarino away but Galvarino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, Runner throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Galvarino.
Runner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Galvarino cracks Runner with a nice body shot.
A short left from Galvarino.
Galvarino lands a left hand.
Runner swings wildly with an uppercut but Galvarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvarino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Galvarino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galvarino scores with a shoulder strike.
Runner misses with a knee to the head.
Runner lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Mapuche Galvarino has been cut.
Galvarino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runner is breathing heavily.
Galvarino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galvarino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Galvarino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvarino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galvarino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runner backwards.
Galvarino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Galvarino.
Runner can't break the clinch.
Galvarino scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galvarino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Galvarino as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Galvarino - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Galvarino.
Galvarino lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Galvarino.
A short body shot lands from Galvarino as the two fighters clinch.
Galvarino lands a hook that snaps the head of Runner backwards.
A short right from Galvarino on the inside.
Galvarino is leaning against Runner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galvarino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galvarino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galvarino gets through Runner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Galvarino.
Galvarino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galvarino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galvarino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galvarino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runner backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Galvarino.
Galvarino lands a shoulder strike.
Galvarino gets through Runner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galvarino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A short right from Galvarino on the inside.
Galvarino lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Galvarino on the inside.
Galvarino lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Runner is rocked!
Runner has had enough of the clinch but Galvarino keeps him there for the moment.
Galvarino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Galvarino lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Galvarino.
Galvarino lands an uppercut.
Galvarino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Galvarino.
Galvarino scores with a shot to the side of Runner's head.
Galvarino lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galvarino lands with a light punch inside.
Galvarino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galvarino scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Galvarino.
Galvarino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galvarino lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Galvarino as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Galvarino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Runner pushes off an throws an elbow but Galvarino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Galvarino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galvarino is leaning against Runner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galvarino lands a body punch.
Galvarino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Galvarino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Galvarino lands a body punch.
Galvarino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galvarino lands an uppercut.
Galvarino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Galvarino digs a right hand into Runner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runner's gas tank.
Galvarino lands with a short shot to the head.
Galvarino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galvarino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galvarino digs a right hand underneath Runner's ribcage. Runner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galvarino.
Galvarino lands with a right to the head.
Galvarino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galvarino lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mapuche Galvarino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mapuche Galvarino's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Galvarino closes the distance and clinches.
Galvarino lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Galvarino.
Galvarino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galvarino presses Runner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galvarino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galvarino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galvarino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Galvarino.
Galvarino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Galvarino pushes Runner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Galvarino.
A body shot lands from Galvarino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvarino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Galvarino.
Galvarino lands a hook that snaps the head of Runner backwards.
Oh Runner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Galvarino.
A hook to the body from Galvarino.
Galvarino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1##KD2#
Galvarino drops Runner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Runner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Galvarino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galvarino lands an uppercut.
Galvarino lands a left hand.
Galvarino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Galvarino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runner backwards.
Galvarino lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Galvarino.
Galvarino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runner or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Galvarino.
Galvarino lands with a short shot to the head.
Mapuche Galvarino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Galvarino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galvarino creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Runner's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Runner drops to his knees and Galvarino pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mapuche Galvarino!
Mapuche Galvarino is the new middleweight champion!
Mapuche Galvarino managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Ilander Runner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it real!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Runner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Runner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bryzgalov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Runner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilander Runner!
Ilander Runner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Toal swinging wildly here.
Toal tries to bum rush Runner with a series of wild strikes but Runner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toal.
Toal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Toal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Runner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toal looks to land a combination but Runner avoids it well.
Toal jabs Runner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toal tried to score with a low kick but Runner checks it.
Runner throws a counter high kick but Toal was just alert enough to avoid it.
Toal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Toal misses with a combination
letting Runner counter with a right hand. #CL#
Runner takes the fight into the clinch.
Runner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toal tries to circle away but Runner has him pinned against the cage.
Runner working Toal over with knees to the body.
Toal looks winded!
Toal wants to break free but Runner has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Runner. #CUT#It looks like Dylan Toal has been cut.#BC#
Runner breaks from the clinch.
Toal throws a head kick that Runner semi-blocks.
Toal fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Runner dodges the punch combination from Toal.
Toal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Toal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
A head kick lands from Runner that sends Toal to the canvas. Toal tries to scramble back to his feet but Runner brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Toal is rocked!
Runner trying to control the position but Toal is working away.
Toal is still in real trouble! Can Runner finish him?#SUB#
Runner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Runner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Runner prevents Toal from escaping the position.
Toal seems to have recovered his senses.#T3##SUB#
Runner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Runner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Runner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Toal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Runner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Toal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dylan Toal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runner keeps Toal at a distance using the push kick.
No luck for Runner with that takedown attempt.
As Runner backs off Toal throws a huge counter combo but Runner manages to avoid it all.
Toal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Runner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL#
Runner clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Runner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Toal misses.
Runner throws a counter high kick but Toal was just alert enough to avoid it.
Toal throws a head kick but Runner moves out of range.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toal swinging wildly here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Runner.
Nice body kick from Runner.
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!
Toal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilander Runner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Toal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Runner misses the shot to the body.
Toal unleashes a big counter combination but Runner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dylan Toal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toal throws a right and a left that Runner avoids nicely.
Runner scores with a spinning back kick!
Toal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runner to score with a decent uppercut.
Runner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toal can do to turn this around?
Toal looks to score with a jab to the body but Runner is just out of range.
Runner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toal.
Runner misses with a takedown attempt - Toal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal throws a nice looking combination but Runner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Runner counters with a low kick, right behind Toal 's knee.
No joy there for Runner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Runner backs off Toal throws a huge counter combo but Runner manages to avoid it all.
Toal is breathing heavily.#T1#
A head kick misses from Runner.
Toal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toal misses with a head kick.
Toal slaps away a takedown attempt from Runner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toal throws a series of punches but Runner moves out of range.
Runner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Runner forces Toal back against the cage and clinches.
Runner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Runner to work.
Runner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Runner throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Runner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toal misses with the combination.
Toal throws a combination that misses
and Runner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Toal. Those never looked like landing.
Runner thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Runner moves into the clinch.
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!
Runner with a knee to the head.
Toal blocks the elbow strike.
Runner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Runner.
Toal avoids the elbow strike from Runner, against the cage.
Runner lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Runner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runner shoots in for a takedown but Toal shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilander Runner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner blocks the body kick.
Runner throws a sloppy head kick and Toal moves out of range easily.
Toal throws a sloppy head kick and Runner moves out of range easily.
Runner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Toal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Runner rushes Toal and presses him up against the cage.
Runner throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Toal blocks the elbow strike.
Toal avoids the elbow strike from Runner, against the cage.
#BC#
Runner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ilander Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner throws a series of punches but Toal avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Runner has closed the distance and engaged Toal in a clinch.
#BC#
Runner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Runner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Runner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Toal can turn it around.#BC#
Runner breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilander Runner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Toal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Toal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Runner just misses with a punch to the body.
Toal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runner throws a sloppy head kick and Toal moves out of range easily.
Toal just misses with a punch to the body.
Runner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Runner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Toal misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runner thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Runner has Toal up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Runner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Runner misses with an elbow strike.
Runner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Runner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Runner lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Runner breaks from the clinch.
Toal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Runner rather than just go for the knockout.
Runner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toal.
Dylan Toal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Toal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runner circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Runner has closed the distance and engaged Toal in a clinch.
Runner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Toal blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Runner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runner feints a jab promting Toal to slip. Runner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Toal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Toal blocks a head kick by Runner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runner.#CL#
Runner clinches.
Runner trying to land knees to the body.
Ilander Runner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Runner misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Runner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runner misses with an elbow over the top.
Toal avoids the elbow strike from Runner, against the cage.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
Runner prevents Toal from breaking the clinch.
Runner wants to get back to striking at distance but Toal won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Runner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toal's brow.
Toal takes an elbow to the temple.
Runner lands an elbow inside.
Runner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toal's efforts to push away.
Runner wants to stall.
#T4#
Runner is looking to break free of the clinch but Toal has double underhooks.
Runner taking a breather.
Runner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toal lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toal.
Toal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runner has him pressed against the cage.
Runner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toal blocks an elbow strike.
Ilander Runner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Runner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilander Runner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Runner 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilander Runner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Runner has managed to clinch.
Runner misses with a knee to the head.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Runner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sonnen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Runner lands an elbow inside.
Runner pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonnen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Runner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runner tries a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks it.
Runner pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonnen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Runner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Runner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Runner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonnen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Runner looking to throw knees to the head but Sonnen is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Sonnen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1#
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Runner's head.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sonnen is working Runner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Runner wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
Runner wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Runner wants to stand and escape but Sonnen is having none of it.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Runner wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling the position.
Sonnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
It looks like Sonnen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Runner wants to clinch but Sonnen slips to the side#TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runner! #T3#
Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Runner to see if he's OK.
Sonnen is putting a hurting on Runner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Runner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen lands a nice forearm strike.
Sonnen cracks Runner with a big right hand but Runner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sonnen scoring with punches from side control.
Sonnen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sonnen prevents Runner from escaping the position.
Sonnen working the ground and pound from side control.
Sonnen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sonnen working the head with strikes.
Runner is trying to buck Sonnen off.#T4#
Runner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Runner taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes.
Runner is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Runner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sonnen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sonnen working the head with strikes.
Sonnen is staying tight to Runner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Runner is pushing Sonnen's head away, looking to escape. Sonnen manages to hold on to the position though.
Sonnen is putting a hurting on Runner here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Runner tries to clinch up.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runner throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Runner throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Runner rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Sonnen blocks an elbow strike.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but Runner won't allow it.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Runner manages to get underhooks.
Runner trying to control the position but instead, Sonnen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Runner into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Runner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Runner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Runner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Runner throws an elbow but it misses.
Sonnen blocks an elbow strike.
Runner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sonnen blocks it with crossed arms.
Ilander Runner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sonnen avoiding damage.
#T2##TD2#
Sonnen is trying to trip Runner. He has hold of a leg but Runner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sonnen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Runner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chael Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen stops Runner from standing up.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Runner's head.
Sonnen trying to control but Runner is working from the bottom.
Sonnen prevents Runner from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
Runner is looking to stand up but Sonnen isn't so interested in that idea.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Sonnen distracts Runner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonnen works over Runner with some ground and pound from guard.
Sonnen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Runner wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him.
Sonnen works over Runner with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Sonnen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Runner is proving hard to escape from.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Runner's head.
Runner wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Runner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Runner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Runner. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sonnen blocks a head kick by Runner.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Runner.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Runner avoids it easily.
Runner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen feints the counter takedown.
Runner throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Runner fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Runner is wriggling around but Sonnen manages to pass to half guard.
Runner is trying to stand.
Sonnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sonnen 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.
Runner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen passes to side control.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Sonnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sonnen is chipping away with strikes.
Sonnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Sonnen grinds an elbow into Runner's temple.
Sonnen working the ground and pound from side control.
Sonnen wants to control but Runner is keeping him busy.
Sonnen working the head with strikes.
Runner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sonnen connects with a decent elbow.
Runner taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes.
Sonnen working the ground and pound.
Sonnen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Runner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sonnen cracks Runner with a big right hand but Runner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Runner is looking to get back to his feet here but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Runner's back.
Sonnen trying to control.#T3#
What can Runner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Sonnen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sonnen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Runner is looking for a way out.
Runner is trying to get back to his feet but Sonnen has full control of the position and if anything, Runner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sonnen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
Sonnen has good solid back control here.
Sonnen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Runner is covering up but some of the strikes from Sonnen are getting through and doing damage.
Runner trying to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in full control for now.
Sonnen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sonnen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sonnen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sonnen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Runner.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ilander Runner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runner lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sonnen 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Runner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhitkov.
Runner misses with the combination.
Runner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhitkov throws a counter combo.
Zhitkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runner is looking for a counter combo.
Runner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Runner dodges the punch combination from Zhitkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhitkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runner throws a series of punches but Zhitkov avoids them all with ease.
Zhitkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Zhitkov takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Zhitkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runner tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhitkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhitkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Runner throws a series of punches but Zhitkov moves out of range.
Ilander Runner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhitkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Runner as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Zhitkov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Zhitkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Runner misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Runner misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Zhitkov gets a clinch. #TD#
Runner manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Runner has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zhitkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Runner throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Zhitkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Runner does no damage.
Zhitkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Runner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up.
Runner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Zhitkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Runner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Runner misses with a few strikes there.
Zhitkov moves in looking to clinch but Runner pushes him off.
Zhitkov misses with a two punch combination.
Runner missing with a left hand there. Zhitkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Zhitkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhitkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runner in his tracks.
Runner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhitkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhitkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Runner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runner is looking for a counter combo.
Zhitkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Runner looks to land a body kick but Zhitkov moved away.#T4#
Zhitkov lands a jab to the head.
Zhitkov tries for a takedown but Runner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Zhitkov looks to move away, Runner throws a big counter combo but Zhitkov just gets out of the way.
Runner misses with a double jab.
Runner misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhitkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Runner misses the target.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zakhar Zhitkov.
Zhitkov is looking to clinch.
Runner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Runner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A leg kick checked by Zhitkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ilander Runner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Runner misses. #CL2#
Zhitkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Runner landing knees to the head.
Runner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zhitkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Zhitkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner walks into a jab.
Runner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zhitkov wants to clinch up but Runner keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Zhitkov has Runner up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Zhitkov stalling the fight.
Zhitkov is trying to force a seperation but Runner has the dominant position.
Runner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zhitkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Runner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zhitkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Runner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zhitkov up against the cage.
Zhitkov blocks an uppercut.
Runner lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Zhitkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhitkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Runner ducks right into an uppercut from Zhitkov.
Zakhar Zhitkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhitkov scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhitkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhitkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up but Runner circles away and keeps his distance.
Runner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zhitkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zakhar Zhitkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhitkov lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhitkov dodges the punch combination from Runner.
#T3#
Runner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhitkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhitkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Runner connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhitkov as he connects with a hook.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up.
Runner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zhitkov wants to clinch
and Runner counters with a two punch combo.
Zhitkov is looking to clinch.
Zhitkov cracks Runner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhitkov connects with a jab.#T4#
Zhitkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Runner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runner misses with a double jab
and Zhitkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhitkov tries to clinch there but Runner circles away.
Runner misses with a straight right.
Zhitkov looks to land a combination. Runner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zhitkov throws a series of strikes that have Runner backpedaling.
Runner walks into a jab.#ROC2#Runner is rocked!
Zhitkov swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakhar Zhitkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zhitkov lands with a hook. Runner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Runner throws a series of punches but Zhitkov avoids them all with ease.
Zhitkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Runner. Runner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhitkov wants to clinch.
Runner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhitkov wants to clinch.
Zhitkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Runner's head.#T1#
Runner moves out of range of the body kick from Zhitkov.
Zhitkov wants to land a leg kick but Runner is out of range.
Runner moves forwards but Zhitkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Runner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Runner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhitkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhitkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhitkov moves in looking to clinch but Runner pushes him off.#T2#
Zhitkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Runner throws a series of punches but Zhitkov moves out of range.
Zhitkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runner moves forwards but Zhitkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Zhitkov takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runner.
Runner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zhitkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zhitkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Zhitkov breaks the clinch.
Runner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zhitkov.
Runner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Runner drops his hands momentarily and Zhitkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Zhitkov closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Zhitkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Runner has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Runner.
Runner misses with a punch on the inside.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
Zhitkov is trying to push Runner away but Runner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zhitkov blocking some punches.
Zhitkov has Runner pressed against the cage.
Zhitkov working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Zhitkov breaks from the clinch.
Zhitkov lands with a hook. Runner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Runner tries to bum rush Zhitkov with a series of wild strikes but Zhitkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhitkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Runner back to the cage. Zhitkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4##CL2#
Zhitkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhitkov is trying to break the clinch but Runner is controlling him.
Zhitkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zhitkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Zhitkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zhitkov wants to break free but Runner has control.
Runner looking to throw knees to the head but Zhitkov is blocking nicely.
Zhitkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zhitkov is trying to break the clinch but Runner has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakhar Zhitkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhitkov 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakhar Zhitkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Runner misses.
Runner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Hill counters with a shoot takedown. Runner fights it but they end up in guard.
Hill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Hill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Hill drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hill as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Runner screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hill! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brian Hill!
Brian Hill tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Hill avoids the head kick by Runner.
Hill misses with a combination
and Runner counters with a series of strikes. Hill will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Runner misses the target.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hill looks to land a combination but Runner avoids it well.
Runner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Runner circles away.
Runner throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Hill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Runner wants to get back to his feet but Hill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hill is looking to pass into half guard but Runner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Runner is in guard.#REVR#
Runner tries to stand but Hill is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hill managing to control the position. #SU#
Runner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Runner misses with a looping right.
A combination from Hill does no damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Runner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hill's sensitive parts.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runner as he jumps to the side.
Hill throws a right hand that Runner ducks under and follows up with a left that Runner also avoids with ease.
Runner tried to counter with a leg kick but Hill avoided it.
Runner throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hill counters with a takedown into side control.
Runner sneaks out the side door and pushes Hill away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runner throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Hill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hill trying to control but Runner is working from the bottom.
Runner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground.
Hill looking to sit in guard and control but Runner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hill has Runner pulled in close to control his posture.
Runner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Runner being controlled here momentarily.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Runner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Runner wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Hill will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Runner misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Hill shoots in for a double leg but Runner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Runner's head but Runner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Runner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill with a poor takedown
and Runner counters with a head kick. That will keep Hill thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill swings for the body but Runner moves out of range.
Runner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Runner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hill just manages to avoid it.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Hill.
Runner moves out of range of the strikes.
Brian Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Runner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hill is able to avoid easily.
Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Runner counters with a leg kick.
Hill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Runner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hill tries for a takedown but Runner circles away easily
and Runner counters with a thumping low kick.
Hill misses with a double jab.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Hill tries to bum rush Runner with a series of wild strikes but Runner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runner tried to counter with a leg kick but Hill avoided it.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Runner ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Hill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Runner being controlled here, momentarily.
Hill forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Runner is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Hill is working for a kimura but Runner is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hill is working for a kimura but Runner is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Runner defending well. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Runner is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Hill blocks the leg kick.
And Hill tries to counter it with a takedown but Runner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runner stuffs the takedown attempt from Hill. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
Runner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Runner throws a leg kick but Hill moved away.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Runner defends it well.
Runner throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Runner defends it well. #SUB2#
Hill is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Runner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hill passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Hill wants to finish this one by submission but Runner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hill. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hill working for a submission but Runner is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Hill working for a submission but Runner is keeping him at bay.
Hill tries to control but Runner wriggling away.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hill tries to control but Runner wriggling away.
Runner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hill tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3##SUB2#
Hill goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Runner turns into him and now he's in Hill's guard.
Brian Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Runner won't allow Hill to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Runner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Runner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hill is pulling down on Runner's head. It's preventing any offense from Runner, at least for the moment.
Runner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hill is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Runner is sitting in close to Hill's body. Hill has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Runner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Runner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Hill! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Obannion cracks a nice hook into Runner's ribs.
Obannion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Runner is breathing heavily.
Obannion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Runner back to the cage. Obannion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Runner is looking to clinch but Obannion is avoiding it.
Runner leaves Obannion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obannion scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Obannion cracks Runner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Runner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Obannion finish him?
#ROC2#Runner is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ilander Runner has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Obannion clinches with his opponent.
Obannion lands an uppercut.
Obannion lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Obannion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obannion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Obannion.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Obannion obliges.#T1#
Obannion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runner backwards.
Obannion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obannion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Obannion landing knees to the body.
Obannion lands an elbow inside that Runner shrugs off.
Oh Runner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obannion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obannion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runner seems to have got his legs back now.
Obannion lands an elbow just above Runner 's eye.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obannion lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Obannion.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obannion.
A short left from Obannion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obannion lands a good knee to the midsection. Runner won't want to take too many of those.
Runner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Obannion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Obannion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Obannion missing with knees to the body.
Obannion gets through Runner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runner blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Obannion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runner avoids it.
Obannion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Runner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Obannion lands an elbow inside.
Obannion lands an elbow inside.
Obannion can't find room to land a body shot as Runner controls the action.
Obannion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Obannion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Runner is defending well for now.
Runner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obannion blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Obannion.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Obannion.
Runner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Obannion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runner or not.
Obannion lands a nice uppercut.
Runner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Runner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Obannion.
Obannion unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Obannion lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Obannion lands an elbow inside that Runner shrugs off.
Obannion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Obannion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runner avoids it.
Obannion trying to land knees to the body.
Runner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obannion is defending well for now.
Obannion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Obannion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Runner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Obannion tries to land knees in the clinch but Runner avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Obannion.
Obannion lands a body shot.
Obannion scores with a shoulder strike.
Obannion lands an elbow inside that Runner shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Obannion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obannion.
Obannion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runner blocks a body shot from Obannion.
Obannion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obannion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Runner tries a knee to the head but Obannion blocks it.
Obannion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Obannion utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Obannion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obannion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runner blocks a body shot from Obannion.
Obannion lands a body punch.
A short left from Obannion.
Knees in the clinch landing for Obannion.
Obannion lands a body punch.
Obannion lands a knee to the body.
Obannion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Runner's defenses.
Runner avoids the elbow strike from Obannion, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obannion lands with a right to the head.
Obannion pushes Runner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Obannion.
Runner avoiding damage as Obannion throws knees to the body.
Runner takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Obannion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilander Runner's cut.
That's time! Runner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Obannion cracks a nice hook into Runner's ribs.
Obannion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Obannion misses.
Runner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Runner avoids the body shot from Obannion.
Ilander Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obannion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obannion cracks Runner with an open hand slap.
Kristian Obannion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
and Obannion counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Runner! He's just covering up as Obannion starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristian Obannion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Runner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Zhitkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zhitkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhitkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zhitkov clinches up with Runner and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zhitkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Runner wants to clinch but Zhitkov slips to the side
and Zhitkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhitkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runner is looking to clinch. #CL#
Runner clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Runner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Runner gets tackled into the cage by Zhitkov. Zhitkov maintains the clinch.
Zhitkov effectively controlling the action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Zhitkov.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
#T2##BC#
Runner breaks the clinch.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhitkov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Zhitkov has closed the distance and engaged Runner in a clinch.
#BC#
Runner manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zhitkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Runner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Zhitkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zhitkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zhitkov is struggling to control the position.#T3##BC#
Runner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhitkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhitkov lands with a nice combination. Runner backs away looking to recover.
Zhitkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zhitkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Runner tries to clinch but Zhitkov moves out of range. #T4#
Zhitkov scores with a nice strike.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhitkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhitkov throws a nice looking combination but Runner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runner thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Zhitkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Runner lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runner with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Runner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Runner drives through and clinches with Zhitkov against the cage.
#BC#
Runner breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakhar Zhitkov 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#
Runner looks to clinch
and Zhitkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Runner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zakhar Zhitkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhitkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Runner.
Zhitkov throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Zhitkov has closed the distance and engaged Runner in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhitkov stalls.
We've been informed that Zhitkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Zhitkov manages to break the clinch.
Runner wants to clinch but Zhitkov slips to the side
and Zhitkov counters with a two punch combo. #T1##CL#
Runner takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Runner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zhitkov clinches up with Runner and pushes him back against the cage.
Runner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Zhitkov. #BC#
Runner breaks the clinch.
Runner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhitkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhitkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2##CL2#
Zhitkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhitkov blocks an elbow strike from Runner.
Runner trying to stall but Zhitkov improves his position.
#BC2#
Zhitkov manages to break the clinch.
Zhitkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhitkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zhitkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhitkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhitkov wants to counter with a clinch but Runner pushes him away.
A combination from Zhitkov does no damage.
Runner throws a big counter combination but Zhitkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Runner tries to clinch but Zhitkov is having none of it. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Runner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ilander Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhitkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runner wants to clinch
and Zhitkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Runner tries to clinch but Zhitkov moves away
and Zhitkov counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Runner rushes Zhitkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Runner trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Zhitkov.
#BC#
Runner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhitkov blocks a head kick by Runner.
Runner wants to clinch but Zhitkov slips to the side
and Zhitkov counters with a three punch combo that has Runner backing up. Runner nods at Zhitkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Runner tries to clinch up.
Runner tries to clinch but Zhitkov is having none of it.
Zhitkov lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner tries to clinch up
and Zhitkov counters with a series of strikes. Runner will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakhar Zhitkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Zhitkov has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Zhitkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhitkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Runner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhitkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL2#
Runner gets tackled into the cage by Zhitkov. Zhitkov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Runner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runner tries to clinch
enabling Zhitkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Runner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runner tries to clinch there but Zhitkov circles away.
Runner doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhitkov circles away.
#T2#
Zhitkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhitkov unleashes a big counter combination but Runner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zhitkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Runner tries to clinch up.
Runner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhitkov is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Zhitkov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Runner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zhitkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zhitkov gets through Runner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Zhitkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Runner tries to clinch but Zhitkov is having none of it.
Runner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhitkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhitkov throws a combination. Runner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Zhitkov clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Runner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runner wants to clinch but Zhitkov slips to the side
and Zhitkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runner tries to clinch up
and Zhitkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Runner closes the distance but Zhitkov moves to the side
and Zhitkov counters with a series of strikes. Runner will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Runner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhitkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Zhitkov scores with a four punch combination!
Ilander Runner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zakhar Zhitkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runner wants to clinch
and Zhitkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakhar Zhitkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhitkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakhar Zhitkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Ganozri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ganozri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runner moves to clinch but Ganozri breaks away #TD2#
and Ganozri counters with a takedown into side control.
Runner pushes Ganozri away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ganozri gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ganozri throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ganozri in side control, throwing shots but Runner defends.
Runner is pushing Ganozri's head away, looking to escape. Ganozri manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganozri cracks Runner with a big right hand but Runner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ganozri lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganozri scoring with punches from side control.
Ganozri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ganozri lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Ganozri lands an elbow.
Runner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ganozri cracks Runner with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ganozri immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Runner is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ganozri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mo Ganozri! |
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