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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughes darts in looking for a takedown but Runkles gets double underhooks and turns Hughes into the cage. #TD#
Hughes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Runkles was covering up waiting for the punch and Hughes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hughes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hughes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hughes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Runkles's guard.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Runkles's brow. #T1#
Runkles wants to get back to his feet but Hughes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hughes lands a couple of digs.
Runkles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughes is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runkles is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes stands up over Runkles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hughes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Runkles's head.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughes stands up over Runkles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Runkles is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Hughes gets to his feet. Runkles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Hughes moves into the clinch.
Runkles prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Runkles is looking to break free of the clinch but Hughes has double underhooks.
Runkles has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runkles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hughes's efforts to push away.
Runkles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Runkles can't break the clinch.
Runkles is trying to break free.
Runkles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runkles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Runkles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Runkles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Runkles.
Hughes walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Hughes has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Runkles as Hughes shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runkles connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hughes to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Runkles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Skip Runkles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muffintop but Muffintop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muffintop looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muffintop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muffintop wants it to stay on the feet.
Muffintop misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Lee. #TD2#
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Muffintop shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lee tries to clinch there but Muffintop circles away.
Lee blocks a head kick by Muffintop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muffintop tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muffintop throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
#CL2#
Muffintop rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muffintop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Muffintop breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Muffintop darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.#T1#
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muffintop prevents it.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Muffintop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Muffintop clinches. #BC2#
Muffintop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muffintop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Muffintop - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Muffintop. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Muffintop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee. #TD2#
Muffintop dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.#T2##SU2#
Lee is working an open guard so Muffintop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Muffintop tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Muffintop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is looking to escape.#SU2#
Muffintop decides to return to a standing position.
Muffintop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Muffintop misses with a two punch combination.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Muffintop manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Muffintop.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Muffintop tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Muffintop gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Muffintop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3##TD2#
Muffintop feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Muffintop tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Lee is working an open guard so Muffintop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Muffintop throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee dives in and grabs Muffintop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muffintop pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.#CL2#
Muffintop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muffintop is defending well.#BC2#
Muffintop breaks from the clinch.
Muffintop lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Muffintop. Muffintop maintains the clinch. #T4#
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muffintop pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Muffintop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Muffintop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muffintop as he avoids it easily.
Muffintop throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rondey Muffintop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Muffintop keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Some wild striking there from Muffintop.
Muffintop throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muffintop sprawls well. Muffintop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Muffintop leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Muffintop has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2#
Muffintop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Muffintop sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from Muffintop.
No joy there for Muffintop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muffintop keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Rondey Muffintop seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Muffintop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muffintop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Muffintop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Muffintop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Muffintop scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.#ES#
Lee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Muffintop has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Muffintop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Muffintop moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Muffintop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee dives in and grabs Muffintop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muffintop pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muffintop!
Rondey Muffintop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muffintop.
Lee dives in and grabs Muffintop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muffintop pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Muffintop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muffintop scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Muffintop has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3##BC2#
Muffintop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee avoids the head kick by Muffintop.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Muffintop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Muffintop breaks the clinch.
Rondey Muffintop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Muffintop misses.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Muffintop gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage. #TD2#
Muffintop closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Muffintop getting side control.#ES#
Lee kicks Muffintop off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muffintop scores with a nice body kick.
#T4##CL2#
Muffintop has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee is trying to drag Muffintop to the mat but Muffintop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Muffintop manages to break the clinch.
Muffintop misses with a head kick.
Muffintop just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLee.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muffintop swivels and escapes.
Lee dives in and grabs Muffintop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muffintop pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.#CL2#
Muffintop darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rondey Muffintop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muffintop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Muffintop rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Muffintop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muffintop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muffintop can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Muffintop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Muffintop lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lee manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Muffintop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee is trying to drag Muffintop to the mat but Muffintop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Muffintop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muffintop defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muffintop throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Muffintop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Muffintop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Muffintop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Muffintop off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Muffintop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Muffintop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muffintop wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lee uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Muffintop prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aron Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Muffintop decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Muffintop dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Muffintop wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Lee has Muffintop pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Lee is working an open guard so Muffintop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Muffintop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Muffintop breaks away and moves out of range.
Muffintop throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muffintop circles away.#CL2#
Muffintop moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Muffintop manages to break the clinch.
Muffintop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muffintop wants it to stay on the feet.
Muffintop throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Muffintop.
Muffintop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Muffintop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Muffintop decides to stand back up.
Muffintop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muffintop throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Muffintop misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Muffintop clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muffintop after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Muffintop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lee. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#CL2#
Muffintop pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Aron Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rondey Muffintop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Muffintop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rondey Muffintop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muffintop 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rondey Muffintop!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Hardin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Hardin pushes Cameltoe up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Cameltoe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hardin is trying to keep an underhook but Cameltoe manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hardin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardin wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin is working hard here to advance position.
Hardin is trying to stand back up but Cameltoe is controlling him
#SUB2#
Cameltoe is looking for a kimura but Hardin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cameltoe to get the leverage.
Hardin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cameltoe is working away from the top position though.
Hardin is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Cameltoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardin sees it coming and defends easily.
Hardin tries to roll over but Cameltoe keeps him under control.
Hardin is not content to let Cameltoe control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cameltoe wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cameltoe looks winded!
Hardin is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cameltoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Cameltoe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardin defends it well.
Hardin trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Cameltoe seems content to control.
Hardin trying to control but Cameltoe postures up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cameltoe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hardin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cameltoe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hardin is defending against the submission attempts here by Cameltoe.
#T3#
Hardin is doing well to control the position and prevent Cameltoe from advancing to side control.
Hardin trying to control but Cameltoe postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardin wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Cameltoe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Cameltoe drops back looking for a leg! Hardin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardin manages to kick Cameltoe off! Cameltoe jumps back into Hardin's guard. #SUB2#
Cameltoe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cameltoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cameltoe won't allow Hardin to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Cameltoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Hardin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cameltoe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hardin lands a couple of elbows.
Hardin wanted to stand there but Cameltoe had control of the position.
Hardin content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Rio inform us that Cameltoe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cameltoe controls Hardin momentarily but Hardin frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hardin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cameltoe is breathing heavily.
Hardin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cameltoe keeping moving, preventing Hardin from controlling successfully.
Cameltoe 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#
Hardin wants to control but Cameltoe is keeping busy.
Hardin is trying to get back to full guard.
Cameltoe working the head and body with strikes.
Cameltoe is thwarting Hardin's attempts to control the position.
Cameltoe thows a huge punch but Hardin dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Hardin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardin has his hands on Cameltoe's head, controlling the position.
Cameltoe trying to control but Hardin is working from the bottom.
Cameltoe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cameltoe is fighting to break Hardin's control of his arms but Hardin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cameltoe trying to control but Hardin is working from the bottom.
Cameltoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardin lands a decent punch to the body there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hardin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Hardin is trying to control the position but Cameltoe postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Hardin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cameltoe walks away with a smile on his face. Hardin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Cameltoe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hardin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SUB2#
Cameltoe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hardin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cameltoe's guard! Nice work there by Hardin!
Hardin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardin postures up in Cameltoe's guard and throws a big left but Cameltoe blocks it.
Cameltoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardin landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Hardin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cameltoe looking to control.
Hardin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hardin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cameltoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duncan Cameltoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cameltoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cameltoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardin with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Hardin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cameltoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Cameltoe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hardin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardin trying to hold on to Cameltoe's head to control him but Cameltoe postures up.
Hardin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardin working a defensive guard here.
Cameltoe wants to control from the top but Hardin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameltoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardin is keeping the position for now.
Cameltoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Cameltoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hardin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cameltoe postures up.
Cameltoe is fighting to break Hardin's control of his arms but Hardin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hardin trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Cameltoe gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Hardin sneaks out the side door and pushes Cameltoe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
A head kick misses from Hardin. #CL#
Hardin drives through and clinches with Cameltoe against the cage.
#TD2#
Cameltoe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cameltoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardin defending well though.
Hardin tries to roll over but Cameltoe keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cameltoe is looking for a kimura but Hardin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cameltoe to get the leverage.
Hardin is looking to control Cameltoe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardin avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Cameltoe is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Cameltoe is keen to just control but Hardin is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hardin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cameltoe scoring with some ground and pound.
Cameltoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cameltoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Cameltoe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardin managing to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Hardin clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Cameltoe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hardin is trying to keep an underhook but Cameltoe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hardin trying to control from the bottom.
Cameltoe looks to land a strike but Hardin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hardin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cameltoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardin is pulling down on Cameltoe's head. It's preventing any offense from Cameltoe, at least for the moment.
Cameltoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Edmundo Hardin.
I think Hardin 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Hardin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
McGilliguddy tries to clinch but Finnbogoson is having none of it.
McGilliguddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finnbogoson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnbogoson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
McGilliguddy is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Scratch McGilliguddy has been cut.
Finnbogoson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finnbogoson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for McGilliguddy to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Finnbogoson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thalmor Finnbogoson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Gooch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tuctic!
Tuctic struggling a bit here.
Tuctic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tuctic looking for submissions off his back.
Gooch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tuctic trying to control but Gooch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuctic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tuctic seems keen to control Gooch's posture.#T1#
Gooch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuctic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Tuctic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gooch defends it easily.
Gooch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuctic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gooch throws a strike but Tuctic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tuctic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuctic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tuctic wants to pass the guard but Gooch is keeping the position.#T2#
Tuctic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tuctic won't allow Gooch to sweep him here.
Tuctic throws a big right hand that misses.
Gooch is looking to stand up but Tuctic isn't so interested in that idea.
Tuctic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Gooch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gooch feints and as Tuctic raises his hands in defense, Gooch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tuctic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gooch defends it easily.
Tuctic wants to sweep here but Gooch controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gooch is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tuctic has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gooch is looking to defend but Tuctic has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gooch! Tuctic pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gooch taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sanu Tuctic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Figueroa dives in for a single leg takedown but Gooch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gooch shoots in but Figueroa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gooch digs a good body shot into Figueroa's ribs.
Gooch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Figueroa defends it nicely.
No joy there for Gooch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gooch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Gooch. 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.
Gooch misses with a low kick.
Gooch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Figueroa but Figueroa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Figueroa throws a counter combo.
Gooch goes for a double leg but Figueroa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Figueroa continues to drive forward.#T1#
Gooch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Figueroa as he jumps to the side.
Gooch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Figueroa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gooch is breathing heavily.
Gooch has a takedown stuffed.
Figueroa shoots in but Gooch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Figueroa has a takedown stuffed.
Gooch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gooch avoids the body shot from Figueroa.
#CL#
Gooch moves into range and clinches up with Figueroa.
Gooch trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Figueroa trying to stall but Gooch improves his position.
Gooch tries to pull guard but Figueroa won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Figueroa.
Gooch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Figueroa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gooch blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Figueroa breaks from the clinch.
Gooch dives in for a single leg takedown but Figueroa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Gooch. Those never looked like landing.
Figueroa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Gooch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gooch has had enough of the clinch but Figueroa keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Figueroa prevents Gooch from breaking the clinch.
Figueroa wants to stall.
Gooch wants a takedown.
#BC#
Gooch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueroa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gooch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa avoids it really well and circles away.
Gooch scores with a sloppy right hand. Figueroa should have avoided that one. #T4#
Figueroa lands with a cross. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gooch tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Figueroa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Figueroa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Figueroa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Figueroa seems to have locked his on tight now - Gooch screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Figueroa, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rodrigo Figueroa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Cameltoe with a poor takedown #CL#
and Sanders counters by clinching up.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Cameltoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Cameltoe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanders has Cameltoe pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameltoe cracks Sanders with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Cameltoe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanders looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanders looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanders! #REVR#
Cameltoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Sanders in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sanders postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Sanders's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sanders trying to control the position but Cameltoe is working away.
Cameltoe is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cameltoe is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Cameltoe is looking to reverse the position.
Sanders in side control, throwing shots but Cameltoe defends.
Sanders staying calm.
Cameltoe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sanders is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sanders unloading with bombs!
Sanders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cameltoe is looking to escape.
Cameltoe blocking the ground and pound.
Sanders really is a fat lump.
Cameltoe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanders is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cameltoe reverses the position - he's now on top in Sanders's guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cameltoe trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Sanders seems keen to control Cameltoe's posture.
Sanders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cameltoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cameltoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cameltoe is looking to pass into half guard but Sanders pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sanders is in guard.#REVR#
Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders looking to sit in guard and control but Cameltoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lawrence Sanders will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cameltoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanders.
Cameltoe wants to counter with a clinch but Sanders pushes him away.
Duncan Cameltoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up with Cameltoe, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes Cameltoe against the cage but Cameltoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cameltoe with the counter takedown but Sanders avoids it easily.
Sanders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cameltoe.
Cameltoe shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanders is looking to counter the offense by Cameltoe and move into the clinch.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.
Lawrence Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Cameltoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cameltoe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cameltoe is in Sanders's guard.
Cameltoe trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Cameltoe 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. #T1#
Cameltoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cameltoe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanders looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanders looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanders! #REVR#
Cameltoe is breathing heavily.
Sanders working the ground and pound but Cameltoe is defending the strikes.
Sanders is looking to take a break and control but Cameltoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanders throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cameltoe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Cameltoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cameltoe trying to control but Sanders postures up.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB#
Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanders working over Cameltoe with some ground and pound. Cameltoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cameltoe manages to get to full guard.
Cameltoe trying to control the position here.
Cameltoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanders throws a big elbow that misses.
Cameltoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cameltoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Cameltoe keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cameltoe shoots and misses #TD#
and Sanders decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cameltoe's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sanders there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Sanders dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cameltoe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanders trying to hold on to Cameltoe's head to control him but Cameltoe postures up.
Sanders is controlling Cameltoe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders wants to improve his position but Cameltoe is controlling well.
Cameltoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cameltoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanders with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders is trying to maintain the position but Cameltoe is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanders is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sanders regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
Sanders pulls Cameltoe in close to prevent any damage.
Cameltoe trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Cameltoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders being controlled here, momentarily.
Cameltoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanders seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cameltoe works over Sanders with some ground and pound from guard.
Cameltoe trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cameltoe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cameltoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cameltoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#
It looks like Lawrence Sanders has been cut.
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
Cameltoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cameltoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanders defends well and Cameltoe ends up having to push Sanders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cameltoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cameltoe has his takedown stuffed#TD#
so Sanders counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Sanders scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
Sanders makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanders looking to sit in guard and control but Cameltoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cameltoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanders wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Sanders wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cameltoe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sanders trying to control but Cameltoe is working from the bottom.
Cameltoe controls Sanders momentarily but Sanders frees himself.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Cameltoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duncan Cameltoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawrence Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cameltoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duncan Cameltoe.
Well Sanders 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lawrence Sanders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Muffintop scores with a head kick. Hood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like German Hood has been cut.
Muffintop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Muffintop looks to move away, Hood throws a big counter combo but Muffintop just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Muffintop clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Muffintop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hood wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Muffintop breaks the clinch.
Muffintop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hood wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Hood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muffintop to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muffintop won't allow Hood to sweep him here. #SU2#
Muffintop gets to his feet - Hood follows without any prompting.
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!
Muffintop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hood's head.#ROC2#
Hood is rocked!
Hood wants to stay close but Muffintop steps back to make room for something. Hood seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Muffintop and Hood drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rondey Muffintop!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azevedo.
McGilliguddy misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Azevedo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGilliguddy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but McGilliguddy keeps moving.
McGilliguddy is trying to control the position but Azevedo postures up.
McGilliguddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Azevedo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Azevedo wants to control from the top but McGilliguddy keeps moving.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGilliguddy's guard.
Azevedo prevents McGilliguddy from improving his position.#SUB2#
McGilliguddy is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo.
#SUB2#
Azevedo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McGilliguddy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 777 Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Runkles. Those never looked like landing.
Runkles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novak circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Novak shoots in and gets a takedown into Runkles's guard.
Novak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Runkles doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runkles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Novak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Novak won't allow Runkles to get back to his feet. #T1#
Runkles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Novak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Runkles misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Novak counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Runkles throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Novak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Novak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Runkles tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Novak controlling from mount.
Novak landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Novak controlling his opponent.
Runkles is in a horrible position here. Novak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Novak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Runkles turns into him and now he's in Novak's guard.
Novak thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Novak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SU#
Runkles stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Runkles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Novak dodges the punch combination from Runkles.
Runkles moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNovak.
A punch combination from Runkles misses.
Novak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Novak has Runkles up against the cage in a clinch.
Runkles being controlled against the cage.
Novak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runkles backwards.
Novak leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Novak manages to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Novak can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4##SUB2#
Novak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Runkles defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak pulls Runkles in close to his closed guard and prevents Runkles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Novak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Runkles wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
Runkles being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Novak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Runkles defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozek Novak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Runkles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runkles misses with a series of wild punches.
Novak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runkles throws a combination that misses
and Novak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Novak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runkles, pushing him back against the cage.
Novak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Runkles prevents it.
Novak jumps guard but Runkles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak looking for a takedown.
Skip Runkles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozek Novak.#BC2#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Runkles misses with a series of wild punches.
Runkles throws a combination that misses
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Runkles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skip Runkles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runkles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novak connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Novak. #TD2#
Novak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Novak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Novak is thwarting Runkles's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Novak decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Novak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novak throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Novak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Runkles sprawls well initially but Novak persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Runkles has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Novak is on him like a limpet, forcing Runkles back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkles is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Novak pushes Runkles up against the cage in a clinch.
Novak is looking for a takedown.
Novak throws an elbow that misses.
Runkles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Novak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Runkles just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Runkles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Novak jumps guard but Runkles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Novak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Runkles walks away with a smile on his face. Novak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Novak lands with a nice combination. Runkles backs away looking to recover.
Novak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runkles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Runkles misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Novak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Runkles smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Novak scoring well with a low kick there.
Runkles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Novak rushes Runkles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Novak wants to take the fight to the mat but Runkles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Novak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Runkles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jozek Novak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Runkles throws a right and a left that Novak avoids nicely.
Runkles throws a nice looking combination but Novak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runkles tries to bum rush Novak with a series of wild strikes but Novak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Novak tries to counter it with a takedown but Runkles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Runkles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runkles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runkles throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Novak counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Novak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Runkles is trying to break the clinch but Novak is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Novak jumps guard but Runkles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Novak is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Novak keeps control of Runkles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jozek Novak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Novak fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Novak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Novak misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Novak gets a takedown into half guard.
Runkles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Novak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Runkles is trying to stand back up but Novak is controlling him
#T2##SUB2#
Novak seems to be looking for submissions.
Runkles wants to improve his position but Novak is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Novak there.
Novak is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Novak decides to stand up. #T3#
Novak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skip Runkles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runkles misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Novak with that takedown attempt.
Skip Runkles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozek Novak.
Runkles throws a series of punches but Novak avoids them all with ease.
Novak throws a big counter head kick but Runkles avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runkles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Novak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Runkles wants to get back to his feet.
Novak tries to pass to full mount but Runkles defends it. #T4#
Novak slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Novak stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Runkles to get to his feet.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Runkles pushes him off.#TD2#
Novak gets the takedown into side control.
Runkles bucks up and tries to throw Novak off but instead Novak has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Novak tightening his grip on Runkles, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jozek Novak.
I've got Novak 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Jozek Novak wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 777 Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Poba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runkles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runkles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Gajsn Poba has been cut.
Runkles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Poba counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runkles! #ES2#
Runkles explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poba tries to clinch but Runkles is having none of it. #CL#
Poba clinches.
Runkles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Runkles tries to break free but Poba pushes him back against the cage.
Runkles lands a hook that snaps the head of Poba backwards.
Runkles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runkles's efforts to push away.
Poba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Runkles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Runkles lands a nice uppercut.
Poba tries to pull guard but Runkles won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gajsn Poba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Runkles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Poba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Poba not doing much here.
Poba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Poba 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.
Poba controlling the action here.
Poba stops Runkles from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Runkles misses with a combination
#TD#
so Poba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Poba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Runkles wants to stand up but Poba is controlling him.
Poba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Poba drops back looking for a leg! Runkles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runkles manages to kick Poba off! Poba jumps back into Runkles's guard.
Poba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poba content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poba tries to clinch but Runkles is having none of it.
Poba misses with a takedown attempt - Runkles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Runkles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Runkles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Runkles swats away the attempt to clinch by Poba.
Runkles stuffs the takedown attempt from Poba. Poba gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Runkles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gajsn Poba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Runkles has knocked Poba down with a huge combo! Runkles steps away and waves a wobbly Poba back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Poba is rocked!
Runkles connects with a stiff jab that staggers Poba - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Skip Runkles!
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