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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Adler shoots and misses
enabling Scramstad to counter with a crisp jab.
Scramstad throws a right hand that Adler ducks under and follows up with a left that Adler also avoids with ease.
Adler fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Adler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scramstad, pushing him back against the cage.
Scramstad looking to stall.
Scramstad misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scramstad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adler effectively controlling the action here.
Adler with a knee to the head.
Adler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adler is trying to pull guard but Scramstad has him pressed against the cage.
Troy Scramstad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Adler.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Adler throws an elbow but misses.
Adler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scramstad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scramstad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Adler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Scramstad drags the fight down to the ground.
Adler trying to control but Scramstad is working from the bottom.
Scramstad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scramstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adler is one step ahead there. #T2#
Scramstad wants to stand but Adler is controlling the position.
Scramstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adler is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Scramstad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adler trying to control but Scramstad is working from the bottom. #T3#
Scramstad trying to keep a closed guard but Adler is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scramstad stuffs the takedown.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Adler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scramstad throws out a powerful jab.
Adler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scramstad defends well and Adler ends up having to push Scramstad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scramstad lands an overhand right.
Scramstad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scramstad is looking to clinch.
Scramstad tries for a takedown but Adler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scramstad thinks about countering with a head kick.
Adler looks winded!#T4##CL#
Scramstad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adler, pushing him back against the cage.
Scramstad can't break the clinch.
Adler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scramstad just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Scramstad pulls guard.
Scramstad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scramstad keeping full guard, as Adler tries to pass.
Scramstad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scramstad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Scramstad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Scramstad misses with a head kick.
Adler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scramstad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scramstad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adler sprawls well. Adler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scramstad gets slowly back to his feet.
Adler throws a big counter head kick but Scramstad avoids it with no problem.
Adler shoots in for a takedown but Scramstad shows good takedown defense.
Adler motions for Scramstad to come forward. Adler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Adler with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scramstad dives in and grabs Adler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adler pushes down on Scramstad's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Scramstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scramstad is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Adler has closed the distance and engaged Scramstad in a clinch.
#T1#
Adler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scramstad has had enough of the clinch but Adler keeps him there for the moment.
Adler wants a takedown but no success here.
Adler is breathing heavily.
Scramstad tries to pull guard but Adler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Scramstad jumps into guard, dragging Adler to the mat.
Adler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scramstad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Scramstad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adler defends well.
Scramstad is trying to keep Adler in close.
#SUB#
Adler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scramstad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adler has managed to get both his arms back between Scramstad's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scramstad throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adler preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Scramstad keeping full guard, as Adler tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adler shoots in for a takedown but Scramstad shows good takedown defense.
Scramstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scramstad somewhat.
Scramstad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Adler or perhaps it was just good defense by Scramstad, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scramstad.
Adler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scramstad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adler manages to circle out of the way.
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt - Adler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adler leaves Scramstad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Adler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scramstad, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Scramstad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scramstad wants to break free but Adler has control.
Adler lands a nice knee to the body.
Adler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adler tries to pull guard but Scramstad holds him up against the cage and eventually Adler drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scramstad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adler has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Scramstad manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Scramstad has his foot on Adler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adler works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Adler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Adler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scramstad tries to avoid it but Adler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scramstad to the ground. Scramstad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scramstad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Adler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scramstad goes for a takedown attempt but Adler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scramstad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adler defends it nicely.
Scramstad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Scramstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Scramstad as Adler shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Scramstad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scramstad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scramstad misses with a low kick as Adler jumps back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Adler stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Adler takes the fight into the clinch.
Scramstad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adler jumps guard but Scramstad stands there with Adler around his waist. Adler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scramstad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adler has had enough of the clinch but Scramstad keeps him there for the moment.
Scramstad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adler has Scramstad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scramstad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adler effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Scramstad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scramstad is trying to pull guard but Adler has him pressed against the cage.
Scramstad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Adler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Adler moves into range and clinches up with Scramstad.
Adler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adler lands a knee to the body.
Adler tries to circle away but Scramstad has him pinned against the cage.
Adler tries to break free but Scramstad pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Scramstad jumps guard and drags Adler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Scramstad is trying to keep Adler in close.
Scramstad managing to control the position.
Adler trying to control but Scramstad is working from the bottom.
Scramstad working a defensive guard here.
Adler is fighting to break Scramstad's control of his arms but Scramstad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Scramstad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adler postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adler misses with the body kick#TD#
and Scramstad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adler's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scramstad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scramstad throws a strike aimed at the side of Adler's head but Adler avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Troy Scramstad.
I think Scramstad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Troy Scramstad! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Maldini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scramstad at a distance.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scramstad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maldini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scramstad.
Scramstad shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldini tries to sprawl out of it but Scramstad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scramstad shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scramstad is defended easily by Maldini.
It seemed like Maldini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Scramstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scramstad swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Maldini just misses with a punch to the body.
Scramstad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scramstad with a poor takedown
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scramstad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Maldini lands a left and a right that send Scramstad crashing to the mat, dazed. Maldini thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Scramstad is rocked!
Paolo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Scramstad takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Maldini cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paolo Maldini! |
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